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Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Assistant
Help physiotherapists and kinesiologists deliver exercise and rehabilitation programs.
Who it's for
- Fitness and sports professionals
- Care workers moving into rehabilitation
Skills taught
- Anatomy & movement basics
- Therapeutic exercise support
- Mobility aids
- Patient motivation
Skills assessed
- Safe exercise support
- Following treatment plans
- Patient communication
Example practical assignment
Prepare and deliver a supervised exercise session following a physiotherapist's plan.
How you're assessed
Observed session reviewed by a licensed physiotherapist.
Where these skills are used
- Physiotherapy assistant
- Rehabilitation aide
- Kinesiology assistant
Examples of roles that commonly use these skills. Completing the pathway does not by itself qualify you for these roles.
Partner placements for this pathway
Movimiento Rehab
Physiotherapy Assistant Trainee
Caracas24 months5×2 day shiftsRotations of 3 months
Apprenticeship
Kinesis Center
Kinesiology Assistant
Valencia36 months5×2 day shiftsRotations of 14 weeks
On-the-job Reskilling ProgramTraineeship
Deporte Activo
Sports Rehab Aide
Lara12 monthsTraining & match daysRotations of 3 months
Fellowship
Fisio Hogar
Home Rehabilitation Assistant
Mérida24 months5×2 visitsRotations of 4 months
Direct hire
Clínica del Lago
Rehabilitation Aide
Zulia36 months6×1 shiftsRotations of 14 weeks
On-the-job Reskilling ProgramApprenticeship