The Bhutan Society of Physiotherapy has been a member of World Physiotherapy since 2019 and is part of our Asia Western Pacific region.
2018
2019
2024
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+975 1766 7380
Primary contact
President
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Data disclaimerData correct as at 30 June 2024
38
0.48
60%
In this country/territory
In this region
Globally
53
56%
In this MO
In MOs in this region
In MOs globally
Bachelors degree
There are no entry level education programmes in Bhutan
* = Continuing Professional Development
Physiotherapists must comply with: the professional code of conduct and ethics by the Bhutan Medical and Health Regulations 2005. www.bmhc.gov.bt; the Bhutan Civil Service Rules 2018 by Royal Civil Service Commission; Professional code of conduct and ethics by Bhutan Society of Physiotherapy, and National standards prescribed by the Ministry of Health.
Ministry of Health or another government department
The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
All programmes
Act as first contact/autonomous practitioners
Assess patients/clients
Make a diagnosis
Offer preventative advice/services
Refer to other specialists/services
Treat (interventions, advice and evaluation of outcome)
Provide telehealth services
*Direct access means a person can refer themselves to a physiotherapist without referral from another health professional
What are the circumstances in which direct access is limited?
Setting (eg. outpatient, private practice, school setting, prevention and wellness, etc)
Population/health condition (eg. musculoskeletal, non-complex, etc)
Time (eg. medical referral required if treatment is needed beyond 30 or 60 days)
Training (eg. certification, academic training, or CPD to demonstrate skill necessary to treat patients without referral from a medial doctor)
Other
The perception of the general public that they will require a prescription or advice from a medical doctor to access physiotherapy in itself is one major limitation of direct access. Another limitation is the prescription of specific physiotherapy interventions such as electrotherapy and manual therapies by certain group of physicians and surgeons that limit the scope of physiotherapy practice.
CPD credits approving authority.
Collaborating CPD partner
A global profile of the profession is also available.
212 (100-1000)
0.12 (<1)
48% (40-60%)
40% (20-40%)
Bachelors degree
0.47 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
26,974 (>10000)
16.85 (15-20)
64% (60-80%)
64% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
9.38 (5-10)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, More than one
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
52 (<100)
3.37 (1-5)
63% (60-80%)
70% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
3.37 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
982 (100-1000)
0.17 (<1)
41% (40-60%)
35% (20-40%)
Bachelors degree
0.32 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The World Physiotherapy member organisation specific standard
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
53 (<100)
0.48 (<1)
57% (40-60%)
61% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Yes
Public only
Yes
Yes
No
133 (100-1000)
0.27 (<1)
50% (40-60%)
48% (40-60%)
Diploma
0.89 (<1)
No
The Ministry of Health is the parent authority of physical therapy professional practice and service. However, for education of physical therapist, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports are responsible for. By law, a Council for Physical Therapy should have been established for overseeing and licensing of physical therapy practice in Cambodian. Unfortunately, the council has not been created. We need WCPT to help supporting us. (Other)
Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
65 (<100)
1,860 (1000-10000)
6.4 (5-10)
55% (40-60%)
53% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
3.32 (1-5)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
7,011 (1000-10000)
0.36 (<1)
66% (60-80%)
60% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
1.25 (1-5)
Yes
Not defined
Yes, The World Physiotherapy member organisation specific standard
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
5,778 (1000-10000)
0.73 (<1)
63% (60-80%)
67% (60-80%)
Diploma
2.09 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, Some programmes (Some)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
100,979 (>10000)
16.31 (15-20)
35% (20-40%)
35% (20-40%)
Diploma
11.04 (10-15)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
23,314 (>10000)
9.82 (5-10)
59% (40-60%)
59% (40-60%)
Diploma
8.12 (5-10)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
585 (100-1000)
3.48 (1-5)
63% (60-80%)
65% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.16 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
178 (100-1000)
3.64 (1-5)
62% (60-80%)
54% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Yes
Private only
Yes
Yes
No
1,520 (1000-10000)
1.14 (1-5)
73% (60-80%)
70% (60-80%)
Diploma
5.83 (5-10)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
263 (100-1000)
0.76 (<1)
83% (>80%)
83% (>80%)
Bachelors degree
2.9 (1-5)
Yes
A partnership between a regulation/licensing/registration body and your organisation (Partnership)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Private only
No
No
Yes
95 (<100)
0.06 (<1)
79% (60-80%)
76% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
0.27 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
603 (100-1000)
0.81 (<1)
52% (40-60%)
43% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
1.29 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
4,576 (1000-10000)
14.96 (10-15)
77% (60-80%)
70% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
3.83 (1-5)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
100 (<100)
1.01 (1-5)
40% (20-40%)
43% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
2.15 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, More than one
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
1,850 (1000-10000)
0.13 (<1)
65% (60-80%)
68% (60-80%)
Professional doctorate
0.08 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
207 (100-1000)
0.2 (<1)
55% (40-60%)
55% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.48 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5,651 (1000-10000)
1.5 (1-5)
65% (60-80%)
65% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
4.01 (1-5)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
150 (100-1000)
1.89 (1-5)
29% (20-40%)
57% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
2.98 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Private only
Yes
Yes
No
473 (100-1000)
4.42 (1-5)
78% (60-80%)
67% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
0.84 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
477 (100-1000)
0.27 (<1)
54% (40-60%)
30% (20-40%)
Bachelors degree
0.91 (<1)
No
Not defined
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
1,366 (1000-10000)
3.48 (1-5)
59% (40-60%)
58% (40-60%)
Diploma
3.15 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
2,134 (1000-10000)
2.35 (1-5)
60% (60-80%)
69% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.18 (1-5)
Yes
Physical Therapy Council (Other)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
387 (100-1000)
4.2 (1-5)
70% (60-80%)
59% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
1.58 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Yes
Private only
Yes
Yes
No
1,030 (1000-10000)
0.35 (<1)
76% (60-80%)
71% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
0.66 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
No
Yes
Private only
Yes
No
No
190 (100-1000)
0.18 (<1)
42% (40-60%)
37% (20-40%)
Bachelors degree
0.73 (<1)
Yes
A partnership between a regulation/licensing/registration body and your organisation (Partnership)
No
Yes, Some programmes (Some)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Asia Western Pacific region has physiotherapy associations from 32 countries/territories
