Paramedical and health
Assist the physiotherapist: prepare sessions, support patients and maintain rehabilitation equipment.
Length
07 months of theoretical and practical training + 03 months of work placement
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Physiotherapy assistant activities
The Assistant Physiotherapist supports the physiotherapist in organising rehabilitation sessions: welcoming and positioning patients, preparing equipment and assisting with prescribed exercises.
They work under the responsibility of the physiotherapist, who conducts the assessment and establishes the care programme.
Its activities include
- Welcoming and settling in patients.
- Prepare the room and rehabilitation equipment.
- Supporting patients with prescribed exercises
- Help patients move around safely.
- Report any difficulty observed to the physiotherapist.
- Keep appointments and records up to date.
- Clean and maintain equipment.
The Assistant Physiotherapist works in
- Physiotherapy practices.
- Hospitals and clinics.
- Rehabilitation centres.
- Centres for older people or people with disabilities.
- Sports clubs and organisations.
Working in this profession requires
- Good physical fitness.
- Good listening skills and patience.
- Following the programme set by the physiotherapist.
- Respect for medical confidentiality.
- A willingness to encourage others.
Upon completion of the training, graduates can fill the following positions
- Physiotherapy Practice Assistant
- Rehabilitation Centre Assistant
- Sports Facility Assistant
10 modules. Tap a module to see what it covers.
- Organisation of rehabilitation facilities
- Role and limitations of the assistant
- Medical confidentiality
Detailed programme
Work placement in a rehabilitation facility
- Practical experience in a practice or centre, under supervision
Admission requirements
To enrol, prepare these items. The centre helps with your file, and training starts once the first instalment is paid.
- The registration form, filled in at enrolment
- A photocopy of your ID card or birth certificate
- Two 4 x 4 passport photos, less than 3 months old
- One ream of paper
- The first instalment of the tuition: 40%
- The registration fee
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