Physiotherapy Assistant
This one-year course provides students with a programme that is an ideal starting point for learners wishing to pursue a career in Physiotherapy or work as a Physiotherapy assistant. It prepares students to work alongside a physiotherapist, assisting with patient handling, patient care and supervised use of physiotherapy equipment.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher education and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities.
Graduates are eligible to apply to an Irish Hospital or Residential Care setting for a position as a Physiotherapy Assistant.
Further opportunities may include Private gyms, Spa Facilities and Self employment.
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Health, Fitness and Sport Performance
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
UCC Sports Studies and Physical Education 8
UL BSc Physical Education 8
TU Dublin Sports Science and Health 7
DkIT? Sport, Exercise and Enterprise 7
TUS Midlands Midwest Business (Sport and Recreation) 6
ATU Galway Sport and Exercise Science 8
TUS Midwest Sports Strength and Conditioning 8
ATU Donegal Sports and Exercise 8
University of Ulster Physiotherapy
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022 Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Additional courses:
First Aid Responder and Fitness Sessions course fees are also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
Is this course right for you?
This course will give a knowledge and understanding of the variety of skills necessary to work within the Physiotherapy Industry. It will give an introduction to assessing and treating clients presenting with injuries or disabilities, from the healthcare sector to the sporting industry
What will you study?
This programme covers a wide range of topics with particular emphasis being placed on practical application in the areas of anatomy, physiology, and physiotherapy assistant skills. Work Experience forms an integral part of the course and learners are required to gain work experience within a practice to gain practical experience and application.
Students will also gain a qualification in ITEC Sports Massage Therapy which provides the skills and knowledge to plan, prepare, and provide a range of sports massage methods to clients.
Areas of study to include:
Areas of study may include:
Physiotherapy Assistant Practice
Physiotherapy Assistant Theory
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise and Fitness
Sport and Recreation Studies
Communications
Work Experience
Nutrition
Infection Prevention and Control
Word Processing
Patient Manual Handling
First Aid Responder
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Qualifications Obtained
5M5146 QQI Level 5 Sports, Recreation & Exercise
National Governing Body Awards
ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie