Training Paths & Education

NOC: 3142
Occupation: Physiotherapists
Category: Health Occupations

To Learn More About Education Requirements:

Program Name: Physical therapy/therapist

Education Level: This program is typically offered at the college or university level.

Program Description:
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. These programs include courses in functional anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, analysis of dysfunction, movement dynamics, physical growth process, management of musculoskeletal disorders, clinical evaluation and measurement, client assessment and supervision, care plan development and documentation, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics.

Institutions that offer this program