Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician
The Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence for supporting physiotherapy and rehabilitation activities under appropriate professional direction. The programme covers anatomy, patient assessment support, therapeutic exercise, equ...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence for supporting physiotherapy and rehabilitation activities under appropriate professional direction. The programme covers anatomy, patient assessment support, therapeutic exercise, equipment handling, mobility, rehabilitation documentation and safe working practices.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Physiotherapy Technician Roles
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Musculoskeletal System
- Nervous System
- Functional Anatomy
- Patient-Assessment Support
- Rehabilitation Planning Support
- Range-of-Motion Exercise
- Strengthening Exercises
- Stretching Techniques
- Mobility Exercises
- Electrotherapy Equipment Awareness
- Therapeutic Ultrasound Awareness
- TENS Awareness
- Basic Massage Awareness
- Soft-Tissue Support Techniques
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Neurological Rehabilitation Awareness
- Post-Surgical Recovery Support
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Progress Notes
- Practical Rehabilitation Scenarios
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Physiotherapy Technicians
- Rehabilitation Aides
- Healthcare Assistants
- Physiotherapy Support Personnel
- Community Rehabilitation Staff
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop physiotherapy-support competence.
- Strengthen therapeutic-exercise knowledge.
- Improve mobility-support skills.
- Develop physiotherapy-equipment awareness.
- Improve rehabilitation safety practices.
- Strengthen patient-progress documentation.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical physiotherapy skills test and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on skills demonstration and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 practical skills test and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total).
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