Certified Physiotherapy Assistant – Level 4
Course Overview: The Certified Physiotherapy Assistant Level 4 course is designed for learners who want to build essential knowledge and practical support skills for physiotherapy, rehabilitation, mobility assistance, and patient care environments. The programme introduces the role of a physiotherapy assistant, basic anatomy and physiology, safe patient handling, therapeutic exercise support, rehabilitation assistance, communication skills, documentation, infection control, and workplace safety. Learners will understand how to assist patients under professional supervision while maintaining dignity, safety, hygiene, and professional standards.
This course is suitable for beginners, healthcare support staff, caregivers, nursing assistants, rehabilitation support workers, and individuals interested in developing a career pathway in physiotherapy and rehabilitation support.
Curriculum
- 12 Sections
- 60 Lessons
- 12 Weeks
- Module 1: Introduction to Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation CareIntroduction to physiotherapy services, rehabilitation support, patient-centred care, and the role of assistants in clinical and care settings.5
- Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy AssistantsBasic anatomy and physiology knowledge required to understand movement, body systems, joints, muscles, and rehabilitation support needs.5
- Module 3: Patient Care, Safety, and Professional EthicsProfessional responsibilities, patient dignity, ethical practice, safety awareness, confidentiality, and respectful healthcare support.5
- Module 4: Body Mechanics and Safe Patient HandlingSafe working posture, manual handling awareness, injury prevention, and correct body mechanics for assisting patients.5
- Module 5: Mobility Support and Transfer TechniquesPractical support skills for assisting mobility, transfers, positioning, walking aids, and fall-prevention practices.5
- Module 6: Therapeutic Exercise AssistanceSupporting prescribed exercise activities, range-of-motion practice, basic strengthening, stretching, and safe exercise monitoring.5
- Module 7: Pain Management Support and Basic ModalitiesIntroduction to pain awareness and assistant-level support for basic treatment modalities under supervision.5
- Module 8: Musculoskeletal Conditions and Rehabilitation SupportAwareness of common musculoskeletal conditions and how assistants support rehabilitation activities safely.5
- Module 9: Neurological Conditions and Patient AssistanceIntroduction to neurological rehabilitation needs and assistant support for patients with movement, balance, and coordination challenges.5
- Module 10: Elderly Care and Post-Surgery Rehabilitation SupportSupport methods for elderly patients and post-operative recovery, including mobility, safety, comfort, and rehabilitation encouragement.5
- Module 11: Communication Skills and Patient MotivationDeveloping professional communication, active listening, patient encouragement, teamwork, and motivational support skills.5
- Module 12: Infection Control, Documentation, and Workplace SafetyEssential infection prevention, documentation, reporting, and workplace safety practices for physiotherapy and rehabilitation support settings.5
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