Rehabilitation Assistants (RA's), also referred to as occupational therapist assistant (OTA), physiotherapist assistant (PTA) are members of the health care team who work under the supervision of an occupational therapist, physiotherapist to improve client’s physical and mental functioning as well as quality of life.
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Scope of Practice
In British Columbia, Canada rehabilitation assistants are not allowed to assess clients but can modify treatment plans set by the physiotherapist, occupational therapist,
Education
Preferred education in Canada is the completion of a 2 year full time diploma in an accredited rehabilitation assistant program.
Responsibilities
Areas of Practice
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