College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Tasks
Assess patients' physical abilities
Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
Follow through on treatment programs with patients
Help physical therapists
Set up and dismantle equipment
Clean and maintain equipment
Record vital signs
Plan physiotherapy programs
Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations