Client Education in Therapy Support
Provide support to therapists in delivering and facilitating continuity of care with clients and caregivers
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Patient and/or Client Education and Health Promotion
Levels
Support therapists to reinforce client education to clients and caregivers
Possess effective communication techniques
Understand and implement the methods to reinforce client education
Applies relevant therapy techniques and/or exercises in assigned therapy area(s)
Understands the responsibilities and limitations of the roles of therapy assistants and therapists
Organisation specific policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for client services
Educate clients and caregivers on self-management techniques and interventions
Reinforce client education for clients and caregivers, as instructed by therapists
Educate clients and caregivers on the various interventions or treatments for the clients in assigned therapy area(s) under supervision of therapists
Train caregivers in performing exercises for the clients and other relevant activities to manage client conditions under supervision of therapists
Train clients and caregivers in correct use of prescribed orthoses and assistive devices in assigned therapy area(s) under supervision of therapists
Provide reminders to clients and caregivers on interventions, exercises or use of assistive devices, as instructed by therapists
Reinforce potential safety precautions and risks associated with use of equipment
Monitor compliance of clients and patients to therapists’ recommended activities and use of assistive devices, and report adherence to therapists
Provide guidance to junior therapists where necessary.
Identify educational needs of the clients and caregivers to facilitate clients’ goals identified by therapists
Discuss health literacy concerns of patients with therapists as required
Determine appropriate types of delivery methods for client education
Evaluate the clients’ and/or caregivers’ understanding of education topics and update therapists
Evaluate performance of clients and caregivers in performing prescribed techniques, exercises and/or care management plans in assigned therapy area(s) and update therapists
Motivate clients and caregivers to continue with interventions or therapy techniques and exercises in assigned therapy area(s)
Escalate complex cases when necessary to therapists
Give feedback to support learning
Supervise therapy support students and therapy assistants in assigned clinical area(s)