Physiotherapist Assistant

triOS College
Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' The triOS College Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma Program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to start a rewarding career as a Physiotherapist Assistant.

Physiotherapy is part of the process of recovery and rehabilitation for injured individuals, and the demand for trained professionals to support the industry continues to grow. With an aging population, the demand will only rise.

Individuals considering a career as a Physiotherapist Assistant should enjoy working with people, be compassionate, patient, and possess the ability to listen, as well as being physically able to assist in patient lifts and support.

Physiotherapist Assistants are taught how the body functions. Knowledge is acquired on disease, injury and the healing process, detection of deficiencies in posture, balance, movement and function. Graduates from the program are eligible to join the National Support Worker Assembly which is the parallel association under the umbrella of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

The Physiotherapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatments to patients under the direction of and as assistants to a Physiotherapist. Work settings include hospitals, physiotherapy clinics, rehabilitation centres, long-term care facilities, sports medicine clinics, community health care agencies and other medical settings.

Topics of this program include: Microsoft Office Applications (Microsoft Word Intermediate, Microsoft Excel Intermediate, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communications); Introduction to Rehabilitation, the Health Care System and Ethics; Interpersonal Skills, Communication and Problem Solving; CPR and First Aid Certifications; Human Anatomy, Physiology and Diseases/Disorders; PTA Administration and Program Support; Mental Health, Illness and Disability; Introduction to Occupational Therapy; Basic Patient Care Techniques, Functional Movement and Rehabilitation; Developmental Psychology and Functional Development Across the Lifespan; PTA Therapeutic Techniques; Clinical Placement and Career Management.

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Phone:1-877-798-7467

School Address:

7610 Tecumseh Road, East
Windsor, ON N8T 1E9

520 First Street
London, ON N5V 3C6

445 King Street West
Kitchener, ON N2G 1C2

4 Hughson Street, South 5th Floor
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z1

55 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor
Mississauga, ON L5B 1M3

425 Bloor Street East, Suite 200
Toronto M4W 3R4


Jobs & Resumes: Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, Toronto, Windsor
Houses & Roommates: Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, Toronto, Windsor

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