Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

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

51.0806 - Physical therapy 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, behavioural sciences, biomechanics, clinical documentation, clinical pathology, communication, exercise physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, and professional standards and ethics.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • physical therapy assistant
  • physiotherapist assistant
  • physiotherapy assistant

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• Exclusion(s)

  • kinesiology and health science(31.0505)
  • occupational therapist assistant(51.0803)
  • physical therapist(51.2308)
  • physical therapy aide(51.2605)
  • physical therapy technician(51.2605)
  • rehabilitation assistant (RA)(51.0817)