Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2016

• 51. - Health professions and related programs
• 51.08 - Allied health and medical assisting services

51.0806 - Physical therapy technician/assistant

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and record patient progress. These programs include courses in applied anatomy and physiology, applied kinesiology, principles and procedures of physical therapy, basic neurology and orthopedics, physical therapy modalities, documentation skills, psychosocial aspects of health care, wound and injury care, electrotherapy, working with orthotics and prostheses, and personal and professional ethics.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • physical therapy assistant
  • physical therapy technician
  • physiotherapist assistant
  • physiotherapy assistant

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • kinesiology and health science(31.0505)
  • occupational therapist assistant(51.0803)
  • physical therapy(51.2308)
  • rehabilitation assistant (RA)(51.0817)