Rehab technician vs animal assisted therapist

Differences between rehab technician and animal assisted therapist duties and responsibilities

Rehab technician example responsibilities.

• Make rounds for walkers and wheelchairs for patients.
• Assist therapist with transfers, monitoring of splints, hot packs, and modalities.
• Prepare patients for therapy sessions and assist patients to put on devices such as braces and splints.
• Maintain and clean medical equipment, interact with staff and patients, and occasionally cover the reception desk.Skills UsedCNA and CPR
• Provide nursing and orthopedic patient care for stroke patients, assisting with rehabilitation, medication and recovery knowledge.
• Assist physical therapists in the rehabilitation of patients by providing exercise programs and proper treatment for healthy injury recovery.
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Animal assisted therapist example responsibilities.

• Lead aftercare/community resource groups to provide education and awareness to patients regarding post-discharge follow up.
• Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
• Operate electrical muscle stimulation machinery, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and the neck traction machine.
• Observe physical therapist while providing comprehensive education, caregiver training for family members of patients prior to discharge to ensure safety.
• Aid with patient's exercises, perform ultrasound, IFC, cold and heat treatments.