Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician, designed for healthcare assistants, rehabilitation aides, and physiotherapy support staff working in hospitals, clinics, and community health centres. The program emphasizes patient rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, equipment handling, and compliance with international physiotherapy standards. Participants will gain the competence to support physiotherapists, assist in patient recovery, and prepare audit‑ready documentation for regulated healthcare environments.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician |
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| Total Credits | 50 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 150 |
| Qualification Time | 500 |
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Introduction to Physiotherapy & Technician Roles Scope, responsibilities, and importance of physiotherapy technicians in healthcare.
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Human Anatomy & Physiology for Rehabilitation Musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and functional anatomy basics.
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Patient Assessment & Rehabilitation Planning Assisting physiotherapists in patient evaluation and therapy planning.
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Therapeutic Exercise Techniques Range of motion, strengthening, stretching, and mobility exercises.
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Electrotherapy & Physiotherapy Equipment Safe use of ultrasound, TENS, and other physiotherapy devices.
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Manual Therapy & Basic Massage Techniques Assisting with soft tissue mobilization and therapeutic massage.
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Rehabilitation for Common Conditions Orthopaedic injuries, neurological disorders, and post‑surgical recovery.
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Health, Safety & Infection Control in Physiotherapy PPE, sterilization, hazard identification, and OSHA compliance.
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Documentation & Record‑Keeping in Physiotherapy Practice Patient records, therapy progress notes, and audit‑ready documentation.
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Case Studies & Practical Applications in Physiotherapy Real‑world scenarios, simulations, and applied physiotherapy practices.
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Builds competence in physiotherapy technician roles and rehabilitation support
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Enhances compliance with NHS, WHO, HCPC, OSHA, and BS standards
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Strengthens skills in therapeutic exercise, equipment handling, and patient support
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Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and compliance in physiotherapy practice
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in rehabilitation, physiotherapy support, and healthcare services
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Physiotherapy technicians and rehabilitation aides
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Healthcare assistants in hospitals and clinics
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Individuals progressing from Level 2 Award in Healthcare Support (HCSA‑212) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical physiotherapy skills test + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on skills demonstration, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 practical skills test + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total)
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Certification: Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician (PTCD)
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