Physiotherapy Technology
This program trains physical rehabilitation therapists to collect evaluative data, establish and implement treatment plans and collaborate with other resource people. You will study orthopedics, rheumatology, geriatrics, neurology, pneumology and peripheral vascular problems.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains individuals to become physical rehabilitation therapists who are capable of reading and understanding information included in patient files, collecting data required to evaluate the patient’s situation, establishing and implementing a treatment plan, modifying treatment based on the situation, updating patient records and collaborating with other resources.
This program includes training in orthopedics, rheumatology, geriatrics, neurology, pneumology and peripheral vascular problems. When physical rehabilitation therapists work in the health services network, the take on varying levels of responsibility depending on the type of injury being treated.
The work done by physical rehabilitation therapists requires in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, particularly as it pertains to the musculoskeletal system; knowledge of human psychology and knowledge of individuals with disabilities; knowledge of pathological processes and the therapeutic effects of exercise and of physical and mechanical agents; the ability to use specific rehabilitation techniques.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this program have a variety of career opportunities available to them. Currently, jobs can be found in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, nursing homes, chronic care hospitals, children’s hospitals, medical centres (for outpatients), schools for individuals with disabilities and through homecare services. Future opportunities may be available in psychiatric hospitals, educational institutions, major industries (to faster rehabilitation and return to work), multidisciplinary medical centres and care for sports-related injuries. In order to exercise the profession of physical rehabilitation therapist, individuals must hold a licence and be a member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec.
This program trains individuals to become physical rehabilitation therapists who are capable of reading and understanding information included in patient files, collecting data required to evaluate the patient’s situation, establishing and implementing a treatment plan, modifying treatment based on the situation, updating patient records and collaborating with other resources.
This program includes training in orthopedics, rheumatology, geriatrics, neurology, pneumology and peripheral vascular problems. When physical rehabilitation therapists work in the health services network, the take on varying levels of responsibility depending on the type of injury being treated.
The work done by physical rehabilitation therapists requires in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, particularly as it pertains to the musculoskeletal system; knowledge of human psychology and knowledge of individuals with disabilities; knowledge of pathological processes and the therapeutic effects of exercise and of physical and mechanical agents; the ability to use specific rehabilitation techniques.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this program have a variety of career opportunities available to them. Currently, jobs can be found in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, nursing homes, chronic care hospitals, children’s hospitals, medical centres (for outpatients), schools for individuals with disabilities and through homecare services. Future opportunities may be available in psychiatric hospitals, educational institutions, major industries (to faster rehabilitation and return to work), multidisciplinary medical centres and care for sports-related injuries. In order to exercise the profession of physical rehabilitation therapist, individuals must hold a licence and be a member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
Available in 7 institutions
3 years
Technical Program