Physiotherapy Assistant Practice
This programme is suitable for those wishing to explore the integral aspects of the role of the Physiotherapy Therapist, developing suitable skills for the position as Physiotherapy Therapist Assistant and fulfil the requirements for this professional position. NOTE: This is a classroom based course
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 weeks, Thursday 18.45 - 21.45
Entry Requirements
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the Theory and Practice courses are taken together
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition FEE €240
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.
NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information
Programme Description:
• The importance of postural alignment • Explain concepts and common terms used in the physiotherapy field. • Benefits of a range of therapeutic interventions to include exercise therapy, strengthening, range of movement, hydrotherapy. • Practise a range of related risks, safety procedures and techniques to ensure the safety of both client and therapist during therapy, to include use and adjustment of physiotherapy equipment and mobility aids, client transfers and mobilisation, manual handling of client and equipment, and equipment maintenance. • Execute safe mobilising of clients of all weight bearing abilities, to include supportive positioning of affected body parts using appropriate equipment.
5N3770 Physiotherapy Assistant Practice
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344