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Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists help patients improve and maintain their physical performance and ability to function independently; prevent and manage pain, physical impairments, disabilities and limits to participation; and promote fitness, health and wellness.
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- Related School Subjects Community Health; Language Arts; Management and Marketing; Mathematics; Physical Education; and Science (Biology; Chemistry; and Physics)
- Field of Study Health Care and Medical Sciences
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Salary
According to the 2009 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey, Albertans in the Physiotherapists group earned from $29.83 to $48.82 an hour. The average wage was $37.52 an hour.
For more detailed information, see WAGEinfo.
For information about current collective agreements in the public and not-for-profit sectors, see the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) website.
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Other Sources
Post-secondary institution calendars and websites (see Educational Requirements above)
EDinfo website: www.alis.alberta.ca/edinfo
Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) website: www.thesehands.ca
College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA) website: www.cpta.ab.ca
Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) website: www.hsaa.ca
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