Rehabilitation assistant

Rehabilitation Assistant

A Rehabilitation Assistant is a healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or occupational therapist. They assist in the provision of therapy services to patients with physical, mental, or emotional impairments, with the goal of improving their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.

Roles and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]

Rehabilitation Assistants are responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

Assisting with patient exercises as directed by the therapist
Helping patients with mobility and physical activities
Monitoring patient progress and reporting changes to the therapist
Assisting with patient care tasks such as dressing changes and patient transfers
Maintaining a clean and safe therapy environment

Education and Training[edit | edit source]

To become a Rehabilitation Assistant, one must typically complete a post-secondary education program in physical therapy assisting or occupational therapy assisting. These programs usually include both classroom instruction and clinical experiences.

Licensing and Certification[edit | edit source]

In most jurisdictions, Rehabilitation Assistants must be licensed or certified to practice. This typically involves passing a national examination and meeting other state-specific requirements.

Related Professions[edit | edit source]

Related professions to Rehabilitation Assistant include Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Rehabilitation Counselor.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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