Program Description

The Physiotherapy Assistant Program at Clarkridge Career Institute introduces the  students to conjectural knowledge and practice-oriented skills , enabling them to master the expertise required for the profession of a physiotherapy assistant.

Physiotherapy assistants are an important part of the client recovery process and play a vital role in their well-being. They assist in designing and executing the care and treatment plan for their client’s recovery, while also providing mental and emotional support.

This program offers a variety of career options to the graduates. Students are exposed to various training and developmental opportunities not only regarding patient treatments, but also pertaining to the interpersonal and professional skills required to provide clients with utmost care and relaxation. Students are also familiarized with a number of techniques and exercises that facilitate an increased range of motion while mitigating pain and discomfort in patients, and also train them for simultaneously offering client-centric care and rehabilitation services where needed.

About Program

At Clarkridge Career Institute, in our Physiotherapist Assistant program, you'll learn to support people whose ability to function and adapt has been impaired or compromised due to injury, illness, or conditions affecting participation in daily activities.
Through training in this health care diploma program, which will consist of current theoretical knowledge and practical experiences, you'll develop competencies to become a compassionate, client-centered, and reflective rehabilitation practitioner who will be prepared with the knowledge and skills to work in the dynamic health care field. 

Program Structure

• What is physiotherapy?
• Duties of a physiotherapist
• Ethical responsibilities of the profession
• How to become a physiotherapy assistant
• Working with clients with various health care needs
   

Career Opportunities

After Successful completion of the Physiotherapy Assistant Program, the graduating students can find employment in wide-ranging domains in the capacity of Physiotherapy Assistant in:

• Retirement home
• Private clinic
• Rehabilitation Centre
• Hospital Emergency Department
• Inpatient Acute or Critical Care

-    ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 
In order to meet minimum program eligibility, you must possess the following:

• Grade 12 (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent; or should be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Pass a qualifying test.

-    OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Medical certificate (includes TB test, immunization status especially Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended)
• Police Clearance Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector check.
   

Please call us at (416-635-7190) to know about the tuition fee for the Physiotherapy Assistance Program.