Physiotherapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Assistants Specific Skills

Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities

Area of Practice - Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Manipulative therapy

Program Experience Physical rehabilitation

Work Setting

Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres; Nursing home/home for the aged

Area of Specialization Physiotherapy

Additional Skills Document patient rehabilitation progress

Specific Skills

Instruct in the use of rehabilitative techniques, prosthetic devices and wheelchairs; Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients; Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English