A Day In The Life: Physiotherapist

Explore a real physiotherapy career in Ireland through a day in the life of a working physio. Learn how injuries are assessed, how rehabilitation works, where physiotherapists work, and the university pathway into this healthcare profession.

Course Description

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focused on helping people move better, recover from injury, and manage pain. Physiotherapists work with a wide range of people, from athletes returning to sport to older adults recovering after surgery.

This AI-powered course follows a realistic working day with physiotherapist Anna, offering a practical look at what the job actually involves. Through guided video scenarios, you will see how physiotherapists assess injuries, plan rehabilitation, work with different patients, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Along the way, the course explores the wider career, including where physiotherapists work, the skills needed for the role, and the pathway to becoming a physiotherapist in Ireland.

It provides a clear and engaging introduction to the profession, helping learners understand both the day-to-day work and the training required for this healthcare career.

Module 1: What Is A Physiotherapist?

Meet Anna – Video Walkthrough with Anna

Text Chapter: What Physiotherapy Really Is

Recap Quiz

Module 2: Starting the Day – Preparation & First Patients

Prep, Notes & First Patients – Video Walkthrough with Anna

Text Chapter: Preparation in Healthcare

Recap Quiz

Module 3: Patient Assessment – Finding the Real Problem

Finding the Real Problem – Video Walkthrough with Anna

Text Chapter: The Detective Work

Recap Quiz

Module 4: Treatment Sessions – What Rehabilitation Really Involves

Hands-On Work & Exercise – Video Walkthrough with Anna

Text Chapter: What Treatment Actually Looks Like

Recap Quiz

Module 5: Different Patients, Different Needs

Knowing Your Limits & Protecting Yourself – Video Walkthrough with Anna

Text Chapter: The Same Job, Very Different People

Recap Quiz

Module 6: The Mental Side

Pressure and Responsibility – Video Walkthrough with Anna

Text Chapter: The Parts of the Job You Don’t Always See

Recap Quiz

Module 7: Work Environments

Different Work Settings – Video Walkthrough with Anna

Text Chapter: Where Can Physiotherapy Take You?

Recap Quiz

Module 8: Teamwork

You'll Never Work Alone – Video Walkthrough with Anna

Text Chapter: Physiotherapy as Part of a Bigger System

Recap Quiz

Module 9: Progress, Setbacks and Recovery

Real Progress – Video Walkthrough with Anna

Text Chapter: Recovery Isn't a Straight Line

Recap Quiz

Module 10: Becoming a Physiotherapist in Ireland

Study and Career Direction – Video Walkthrough with Anna

Text Chapter: The Pathway to Becoming a Physio

Recap Quiz

Duration
1 Hour
Lessons
10 modules
Format
Video, text
Certification
Yes
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