Rehabilitation Assistant

Their duties often include assisting with therapeutic exercises, setting up equipment, monitoring patient progress, and providing encouragement and support throughout the rehabilitation process.

They work closely with healthcare teams to ensure patients follow prescribed treatment plans and maintain safe environments. Strong communication skills, empathy, and physical fitness are important, as the role involves direct patient contact and sometimes physical assistance.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a rehabilitation assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ACM40818

Certificate IV in Farriery
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$29,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier Horse Breeding Assistant Trainee Farrier
Stable Hand Rehabilitation Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier Horse Breeding Assistant Trainee Farrier Stable Hand Rehabilitation Assistant + 2 more

Biomedical Science (Exercise and Health)
On Campus
3 years
$27,401
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Scientist Health Promotion Officer Rehabilitation Assistant
Allied Health Assistant Cardiac Technician Exercise Physiologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Scientist Health Promotion Officer Rehabilitation Assistant Allied Health Assistant Cardiac Technician Exercise Physiologist + 3 more
FNS30215

Certificate III Personal Injury Management
Blended
12 months
$2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Claims Officer Case Manager Injury Management Officer
Claims Processing Officer Rehabilitation Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Claims Officer Case Manager Injury Management Officer Claims Processing Officer Rehabilitation Assistant + 2 more

Bachelor of Sport Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advanced Personal Trainer Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach
Rehabilitation Assistant Performance Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Advanced Personal Trainer Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Rehabilitation Assistant Performance Analyst + 2 more
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.
Allied Health Assistant Therapy Assistant Rehabilitation Assistant
Disability Support Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Allied Health Assistant Therapy Assistant Rehabilitation Assistant Disability Support Worker + 1 more
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