Rehabilitation Therapy

Rehabilitation Therapy is a dynamic course that equips you with the knowledge and skills to help people overcome physical challenges and improve their quality of life. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy, learn assessment techniques, and master therapeutic exercise prescription and manual therapy—all essential for careers spanning various health and wellness sectors, from rehabilitation to fitness and research.


With a background in Rehabilitation Therapy, you could become a physical therapist, recreational therapist, personal trainer, behavioral therapist, cardiovascular physiotherapist, clinical researcher, massage therapist, or even a pediatric physical therapist. Whether you're helping patients recover from injuries, designing fitness programs, or contributing to groundbreaking research in this field, your work has the potential to bring joy and mobility back into people's lives.


Beyond technical expertise, success in Rehabilitation Therapy requires compassion, effective communication, active listening, patience, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients to guide their recovery process effectively. If you're passionate about helping others and are eager to make a tangible impact on their wellbeing, this course is your first step toward an inspiring and rewarding career.


Helpful subjects:
Mathematics
English
Psychology
Science

Hard Skills

  1. Musculoskeletal anatomy
  2. Assessment techniques
  3. Therapeutic exercise prescription
  4. Manual therapy

Soft Skills

  1. Empathy
  2. Communication
  3. Active listening
  4. Patience
  5. Ability to build rapport with clients to effectively guide their recovery process

Average Starting Salary

MYR 4,500

Career paths

  • Recreational Therapist
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical Therapist
  • Behavioral therapist
  • Cardiovascular physiotherapist
  • Clinical researcher
  • Massage therapist
  • Pediatric physical therapist
  • Physiotherapist
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