Overview
The Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma focuses on courses in rehabilitation principles and practices, anatomy, musculoskeletal theory, physiology, therapeutic communication, disease, injury and intervention and more. You'll also work in three separate health care fieldwork placements, totaling 15 weeks on the job, learning alongside experienced clinicians. Upon graduation, you'll be equipped in occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech/language audiology therapy and will be able to provide physical, cognitive, communication or psychosocial support. Clients come from all demographics and range from newborns to the elderly.