Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Working under the supervision of a Physiotherapist, the Physiotherapy Assistant works in close contact with clients/patients to help them implement their treatment programmes and achieve their goals.
This one-year course is designed to give anyone with an interest in this field, a good understanding and appreciation of the role of Physiotherapy and provide for the acquisition of relevant theoretical and practical skills. The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop relevant work-related skills in a healthcare setting.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Physiotherapy Assistant Theory 5N3771
Physiotherapy Assistant Practice 5N3770
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Care Support 5N0758
Understanding Mental Health 5N3772
Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Personal Effectiveness 5N1390
Work Experience 5N1356
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M3782 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Ideal for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the Physio Industry or Healthcare sector. Successful graduates may gain employment as a Physiotherapy Assistant as per the HSE Appointed Grade, work as a Healthcare Assistant or similar.