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?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SHB20216

Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$640 - $5,785
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Receptionist Sales Assistant
Hairdressing Assistant Therapy Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Receptionist Sales Assistant Hairdressing Assistant Therapy Assistant + 2 more
CHCSS00130

Individual Support - Disability
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 5 weeks
$20 - $2,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Personal Care Assistant NDIS Worker
Outreach Worker Therapy Assistant Peer Support Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Personal Care Assistant NDIS Worker Outreach Worker Therapy Assistant Peer Support Worker + 3 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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