Criteria

Physiotherapist (Physical Therapist-PT)

Definition

The Physical Therapist is an individual who holds a current, valid license issued under a national authority or board that authorizes them to practice Physical Therapy and use the title Physical Therapist.

Physical therapists are health care professionals who help individuals maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and functioning, thereby enabling optimal performance and enhancing health, well-being, and quality of life.

Practice

Settings…

SETTINGS IN WHICH PHYSICAL THERAPY IS PRACTICED

• • Hospitals

• • Rehabilitation centres and residential homes

• • Out-patient clinics

• • Community based rehabilitation programs

• • Community settings including primary health care centres,

• · Individual homes, and field settings

• • Education and research centres

• • Physical therapist private /practices/clinics

• • Nursing homes

• • Elderly care centres

• • Schools, including pre-schools and special schools

• • Occupational health centres

• • Public settings (e.g., shopping malls) for health promotion

• • Sports centres/clubs

• · Workplaces/companies

Education

• · 3-year accredited Diploma OR

• · Bachelor’s Degree in physical Therapy

  OR

• · DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy (entry level) Graduate

• · Master’s in physical therapy (Entry Level) graduate

Scope of Practice