Working as a Physiotherapy Assistant in Ireland: Difference between revisions
Kim Jackson (talk | contribs) m (Formatting and tidied up links) |
Kim Jackson (talk | contribs) m (Grammar and spelling) |
||
| (2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
<div class="editorbox"> | <div class="editorbox"> | ||
'''Original Editors ''' - [[User:Claire Adams|Claire Adams]] as part of the [[UCD Final Year Project: What Next?|UCD Final Year Project: What Next?]] | '''Original Editors ''' - [[User:Claire Adams|Claire Adams]] as part of the [[UCD Final Year Project: What Next?|UCD Final Year Project: What Next?]] | ||
'''Top Contributors''' - {{Special:Contributors/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} | '''Top Contributors''' - {{Special:Contributors/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
<div class="pp-no-course-suggestions pp-no-article-suggestions"></div> | |||
== Role == | == Role == | ||
Works under supervision of a physiotherapist | Works under the supervision of a physiotherapist; works in close contact with patients to help them implement their treatment programmes achieve goals set for them. | ||
== Activities == | == Activities == | ||
* Instructing patients in exercise therapy and use of mobility aids | * Instructing patients in exercise therapy and the use of mobility aids | ||
* Offering advice and encouragement with a planned treatment programme | * Offering advice and encouragement with a planned treatment programme | ||
* Preparing patients for therapy | * Preparing patients for therapy | ||
* Setting up equipment | * Setting up equipment | ||
* Monitoring progress of patients and reporting back to physiotherapist. | * Monitoring the progress of patients and reporting back to the physiotherapist. | ||
* Record keeping and administration duties. | * Record keeping and administration duties. | ||
* Keeping treatment area’s clean and tidy. | * Keeping the treatment area’s clean and tidy. | ||
== Qualification: == | == Qualification: == | ||
| Line 53: | Line 52: | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
[http://www.portobelloinstitute.ie/health-education/healthcare-courses/physiotherapy-assistant-full-time Portobello Institute].<br> | [http://www.portobelloinstitute.ie/health-education/healthcare-courses/physiotherapy-assistant-full-time Portobello Institute].<br> | ||
[[Category:University College Dublin Project]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:20, 28 March 2020
Original Editors - Claire Adams as part of the UCD Final Year Project: What Next? Top Contributors - Kim Jackson, Admin and Claire Adams
Role[edit | edit source]
Works under the supervision of a physiotherapist; works in close contact with patients to help them implement their treatment programmes achieve goals set for them.
Activities[edit | edit source]
- Instructing patients in exercise therapy and the use of mobility aids
- Offering advice and encouragement with a planned treatment programme
- Preparing patients for therapy
- Setting up equipment
- Monitoring the progress of patients and reporting back to the physiotherapist.
- Record keeping and administration duties.
- Keeping the treatment area’s clean and tidy.
Qualification:[edit | edit source]
1 year full time course.
FETAC level 5 major award in Health Service Skills DHSSX.
Location: Cork, Dublin, Galway.
Course Content[edit | edit source]
- Care support
- Communications
- Workplace statutory policies
- Work experience
- Infection prevention and control
- Physiotherapy assistant theory and practise
- Rehabilitation support
- Human Growth and development.
Entry[edit | edit source]
- Direct application to the college
- No point requirements
Grading[edit | edit source]
- 50%- Practical examination
- 50% - written assignment
Other Requirements[edit | edit source]
- Students will have been certified with Irish Heart Foundation level 3 heart saver CPR.
- In New Zealand, physiotherapy assistant also works in occupational and speech and language departments.
- Can often be voluntary work.
Benefits For a Trained Physiotherapist[edit | edit source]
- Working within a physiotherapy department
- Make contacts for the future.
- Able to continue CPD.
