Scope of Practice
In British Columbia, Canada rehabilitation assistants are not allowed to assess clients but can modify treatment plans set by the physiotherapist and/or occupational therapist.Education
Preferred education in Canada is the completion of a 2-year full-time diploma from an accredited rehabilitation assistant program.Responsibilities
*Implementing the rehabilitation program as directed by physiotherapist or occupational therapist *Teaching group and individual exercise programs *Wheelchair mobility training *Instructing patients in self care and instrumental activities of daily living *Assisting in making, modifying, and adapting self-help devices and equipment. *Application of hot or cold modalities as instructedAreas of Practice
*Hospitals *Rehabilitation Centres *Mental health *Extended care *Private practice *Community health *School DistrictSee also
*References
* http://www.bcphysio.org/app/member/pdfs/Position_Paper_Final_version.pdf * http://www.caot.ca/pdfs/CAOT-Poster.JPG * http://www.caot.ca/pdfs/SupportPer_Profile.pdf Rehabilitation medicine