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												The Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma program has been designed to provide students with a strong foundation to work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist.
												
												Current trends in Healthcare restructuring have resulted in shorter hospital stays and more outpatient rehabilitation. Some tasks formerly performed by Physiotherapists are now being delegated to Assistants in an effort to further reduce costs.
												
												The demand for Physiotherapist Assistants is expected to increase over the next few years.
												
												Inclusive of an 11-week clinical placement period, the program provides well-rounded combination of theory instruction and practical training of which the student can continually develop and apply their knowledge to skilled tasks and proper assessment procedures.

The Academy is proud of the strong relationships with private clinics, athletic and rehabilitation clinics along with hospital prosthetic departments. We are pleased to locate these placements on the students' behalf so they are able to concentrate on their academics throughout their 9 months at the National Academy of Health & Business.

Future Career Opportunities

The graduates are prepared to work in the following settings under the supervision of a Physiotherapist:

Any rehabilitation departments
Fitness clubs and spas
Hospitals (areas of physiotherapy, rehabilitation and prsthetics)
Physiotherapy clinics
Long term care facilities
Sports medicine clinics
Clinics offering chiropractic, homeopathic and naturopathic care
Recreational therapy facilities

Prerequisites

Grade 12 or equivalent (transcript required) – biology recommended
Mature student status applicable
Prospective student must achieve a passing grade on entrance examination

Upon enrollment, an immunization report is required along with a current Police Record assessment.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the National Academy of Health & Business as a PTA, a student must:

obtain an overall average of 60% in each module in the theory component
achieve a passing grade of 60% on the Final Practical Examination
achieve a passing grade of 60% on the Final Theory Examination
11 week internship, the student must obtain an overall average of 70%

A student must complete the hours of the Practical hours arranged for them by the Academy. Weekly monitoring of progress by Placement Coordinators with the host placement and the student provide the student with constant feedback to ensure continued success.

A student will earn a mandatory CPR and First Aid Certificate while a student at the Academy. This is arranged for the student at a reduced cost. This cost is included in fees agreed to at time of enrollment. This certification is required prior to starting placement experience.

Students are taken on field trips and have guest speakers visit the Academy regularly.

Course Summary
Anatomy & Physiology
Water/Electrolyte Balance/Nervous System
Intro to Kinesiology/Gait
Amputation and Care/Ortoses/prostheses
Human Development
Common Human Disorders
Review for Midterm theory
Midterm Theory
Physical Agents
Ultrasound Theory
Ultrasound Practical
Rehabilitation
Clinical Problem Solving I
Communication Techniques
Communication Disorders
Departmental Administration
Systems of Health Care Delivery
Clinical Problem Solving II
Ethical issues
Final Practical Examination
Review for Theory Final
Final Theory Exam

Clinical Instruction

Hours
95
20
20
20
20
70
8
2
70
10
10
80
10
10
10
5
5
10
10
5
17
3

125

Internship (11 weeks – Two experiences)

TOTAL PROGRAM LENGTH: 36 weeks

Career Search & Resume Strategies
CPR and First Aid training

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