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
• 51.26 - Health aides/attendants/orderlies

51.2605 - Physical therapy technician/aide

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to assist in rehabilitation services under the supervision of physical therapists, and to perform routine functions in support of physical therapy and rehabilitation. These programs include courses in applied kinesiology, basic function of the human body, communication skills, principles and procedures of physical therapy, physical therapy modalities, and professional ethics.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • physical therapy aide
  • physical therapy attendant
  • physical therapy technician
  • physiotherapy aide
  • physiotherapy attendant
  • physiotherapy technician

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• Exclusion(s)

  • physical therapist(51.2308)
  • physical therapy assistant(51.0806)
  • physiotherapist assistant(51.0806)