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Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Assistants

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3-4 hours
Free

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This free online course teaches about the basic concept of physiotherapy and the assessment methods they use. This course will explore the fundamental physiotherapy practices and the critical role the physiotherapist assistants play in this profession. We will study the assessment methods a physiotherapist uses to evaluate a client's wellness and level of impairment. In addition, we will research various branches of physiotherapy such as neurological, respiratory, sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Register today!

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID188553
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration3-4 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Explain the basic concept of physiotherapy and its importance to today's healthcare systems
• Discuss the different assessment methods a physical therapist uses to assess a client's wellness
• Summarise the critical interventions used in physiotherapy and concepts of therapeutic exercise
• Outline the role of sports physiotherapy in the healthcare system
• Describe critical neurological diseases and the basics of neurological physiotherapy
• Discuss how to examine skeletal muscle structure and common musculoskeletal disorders
• Summarise various respiratory conditions and the techniques used by respiratory physiotherapists
• Explain the legal rights of children concerning health care and the role of paediatric physiotherapy
• Outline the five steps of evidence-based physiotherapy
Course Code4963

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