Therapy Assistant

Their duties include preparing equipment, helping clients with exercises, monitoring progress, and providing administrative support. They work in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, aged care facilities, and community health services.

The role requires good communication skills, empathy, and the ability to follow treatment plans under supervision to help improve patients’ physical and mental wellbeing.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $49,400
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a therapy assistant?

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CHCSS00130

Individual Support - Disability

Online
4 weeks
$750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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SHB20216

Certificate II in Salon Assistant

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$640 - $5,785
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Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT43021

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Communication and Swallowing Support)

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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