3255 Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants
Physiotherapy technicians and assistants provide physical therapeutic treatments to patients in circumstances where functional movement is threatened by injury, disease or impairment. Therapies are usually provided according to rehabilitative plans established by a physiotherapist or other health professional. Tasks include - (a) administering manual treatments such as massage therapy or pressure point therapy; (b) administering electrical modality treatments, ultrasound and other physical therapies using specialized techniques and equipment; (c) instructing, motivating, safeguarding and assisting patients as they practise physical exercises, relaxation techniques and functional activities; (d) conferring with physiotherapists or other health care providers to evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment; (e) monitoring and recording patients’ progress during treatment, including measuring their range-of-joint motion and vital signs; (f) fitting patients for orthopaedic braces, prostheses and other physical support devices such as crutches, and instructing patients in the use of such devices. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Acupressure therapist - Electrotherapist - Hydrotherapist - Massage therapist - Physical rehabilitation technician - Physiotherapy technician - Shiatsu therapist Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Physiotherapist - 2264 - Chiropractor - 2269 - Occupational therapist - 2269 - Podiatrist - 2269.
Where 3255 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >3 Technicians and Associate Professionals
- >>32 Health Associate Professionals
- >>>325 Other Health Associate Professionals
- >>>>3255 Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants
- >>>>3255 Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants
3255 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
Other ISCO-08 codes under 3255 Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants
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- 3253Community Health Workers
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- 3257Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates
- 3258Ambulance Workers
- 3259Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 3255?
- ISCO-08 3255 is "Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants". Physiotherapy technicians and assistants provide physical therapeutic treatments to patients in circumstances where functional movement is threatened by injury, disease or impairment. Therapies are usually provided according to rehabilitative plans established by a physiotherapist or other health professional. Tasks include - (a) administering manual treatments such as massage therapy or pressure point therapy; (b) administering electrical modality treatments, ultrasound and other physical therapies using specialized techniques and equipment; (c) instructing, motivating, safeguarding and assisting patients as they practise physical exercises, relaxation techniques and functional activities; (d) conferring with physiotherapists or other health care providers to evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment; (e) monitoring and recording patients’ progress during treatment, including measuring their range-of-joint motion and vital signs; (f) fitting patients for orthopaedic braces, prostheses and other physical support devices such as crutches, and instructing patients in the use of such devices. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Acupressure therapist - Electrotherapist - Hydrotherapist - Massage therapist - Physical rehabilitation technician - Physiotherapy technician - Shiatsu therapist Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Physiotherapist - 2264 - Chiropractor - 2269 - Occupational therapist - 2269 - Podiatrist - 2269.
- How does ISCO-08 3255 map to other classification systems?
- 3255 Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (9487f835-b5a9-4742-8ecf-35520911e28c, b01affdd-c8a9-4121-bc50-a5be17f014eb, ceda6443-e1dd-4890-b018-42318e3abac2, +1 more); SOC 2018 (31-2021, 31-9011). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 3255?
- 3255 Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants sits under 3255 Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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