Physiotherapy Assistant Practice QQI L5

Participant Profile:
This programme is suitable for those wishing to explore the integral aspects of the role of the Physiotherapy Therapist, developing suitable skills for the position as Physiotherapy Therapist Assistant and fulfil the requirements for this professional position. NOTE: This is a classroom based course NOTE: IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE THEORY AND PRACTICE COURSES ARE TAKEN TOGETHER NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information

Programme Description:
• The importance of postural alignment • Explain concepts and common terms used in the physiotherapy field. • Benefits of a range of therapeutic interventions to include exercise therapy, strengthening, range of movement, hydrotherapy. • Practise a range of related risks, safety procedures and techniques to ensure the safety of both client and therapist during therapy, to include use and adjustment of physiotherapy equipment and mobility aids, client transfers and mobilisation, manual handling of client and equipment, and equipment maintenance. • Execute safe mobilising of clients of all weight bearing abilities, to include supportive positioning of affected body parts using appropriate equipment.