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.

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.