Association of Physiotherapists in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Member organisation

Association of Physiotherapists in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Udruženje/Udruga fizioterapeuta u Bosni i HercegoviniBosnia and HerzegovinaEurope

The Association of Physiotherapists in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been a member of World Physiotherapy since 2015 and is part of our Europe region.

Year established

2009

World Physiotherapy member since

2015

Year members reported

2021

Number of physiotherapist members

268

Contact details

Bosnia and Herzegovina: a profile of the profession in 2021

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fizioterapeut

fizioterapeutski tehničar

About Association of Physiotherapists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the physiotherapy profession in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Practising physiotherapists in the country/territory

550 (estimated)

1.65

Per 10,000 population

% female

50%

In this country/territory

66%

In this region

62%

Globally

Physiotherapist members in this member organisation (MO)

268

% female

53%

In this MO

65%

In MOs in this region

59%

In MOs globally

Physiotherapy professional entry level education

Minimum qualification required to practice

Bachelors degree

Equivalent fulltime years

Number of programmes

Regulation

* = Continuing Professional Development

Registration required to practice

CPD* required for re-registration

CPD* required for membership

Practice

Which authority defines scope of practice

Ministry of Health or another government department

Standards of practice

The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Education for autonomous practice

Some programmes

Legislation supports private practice

Physiotherapists are permitted to

Direct access

*Direct access means a person can refer themselves to a physiotherapist without referral from another health professional

Direct access* permitted?

Can people self refer to physiotherapists in private practice?

Will this be reimbursed?

In part

Can people self refer to physiotherapists in the public system?

Limitations

Always when they need a physiotherapy services in CBR centers, hospital departments or rehabilitation institutions

Special interest groups recognised by the member organisation

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events

https://www.facebook.com/groups/37730809193/

facebook page

http://www.uffbih.ba, http://www.ufubih.ba

First web address from 2009, second is an official

Profile of the profession in this region

A global profile of the profession is also available.

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Albania

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

80 (<100)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.77 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

60% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

55% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Masters degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

10.47 (10-15)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Austria

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

5,609 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

18.68 (15-20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

77% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

70% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

5.09 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, More than one

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Belgium

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

4,973 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

31.11 (>20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

67% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

60% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Masters degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

7 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Bosnia and Herzegovina

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

268 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

1.65 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

54% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

51% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

31.59 (>20)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, Some programmes (Some)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Bulgaria

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

262 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

5.69 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

63% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

63% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

1.42 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, Some programmes (Some)

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Croatia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

1,975 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

4.83 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

63% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

63% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

11 (10-15)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Member organisation

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Cyprus

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

901 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

9.04 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

50% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

50% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

8.41 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Cyprus Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Establishments Registration Council Ministry of Health (Other)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Czech Republic

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

820 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

7.53 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

61% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

75% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

6.12 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Denmark

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

13,116 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

26.25 (>20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

69% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

72% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

8.62 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Estonia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

451 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

6.81 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

93% (>80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

78% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

11.36 (10-15)

Is registration required to practice?

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Not defined

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Finland

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

6,132 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

21.75 (>20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

81% (>80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

82% (>80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

13.59 (10-15)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, More than one

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

France

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

97,421 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

14.93 (10-15)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

51% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

51% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Masters degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

3.96 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Member organisation

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Georgia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

216 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

1.11 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

72% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

60% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

8.04 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Germany

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

21,502 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

24.48 (>20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

65% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

73% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

16.1 (15-20)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Greece

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

3,625 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

9.15 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

54% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

54% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

2.33 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Hungary

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

970 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

6.18 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

94% (>80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

89% (>80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

4.09 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Iceland

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

666 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

19.8 (15-20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

71% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

70% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Masters degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

14.14 (10-15)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

A partnership between a regulation/licensing/registration body and your organisation (Partnership)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Ireland

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

3,162 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

10.5 (10-15)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

50% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

50% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

6.18 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Israel

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

748 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

6.75 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

65% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

75% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

5.63 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Italy

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

7,398 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

11.06 (10-15)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

53% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

52% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

3.48 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Jordan

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

72 (<100)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

2.36 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

47% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

38% (20-40%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

3.01 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Kosovo

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

700 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

3.79 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

56% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

56% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

5.42 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Latvia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

1,242 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

9.01 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

80% (>80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

80% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

7.79 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Lebanon

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

1,428 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

2.08 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

64% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

64% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

6.57 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, Some programmes (Some)

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Liechtenstein

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

102 (100-1000)

Lithuania

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

91 (<100)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

4.27 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

90% (>80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

76% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

19.72 (15-20)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, Some programmes (Some)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Luxembourg

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

869 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

29.29 (>20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

54% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

53% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Masters degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

16.45 (15-20)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Malta

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

92 (<100)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

12.22 (10-15)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

49% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

66% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

20.68 (>20)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The World Physiotherapy member organisation specific standard

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Montenegro

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

361 (100-1000)

Netherlands

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

15,386 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

21.7 (>20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

58% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

59% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

3.48 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, More than one

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Norway

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

8,540 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

25.32 (>20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

75% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

68% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

4.7 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Palestine

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

1,706 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

3.73 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

62% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

62% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

5.47 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Poland

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

71,258 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

18.76 (15-20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

74% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

74% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Masters degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

17.11 (15-20)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Member organisation

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Portugal

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

867 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

13.14 (10-15)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

74% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

74% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

9.73 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Romania

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

5,561 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

2.04 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

63% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

64% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

1.8 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Member organisation

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Slovakia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

402 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

6.5 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

69% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

66% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

13.77 (10-15)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Slovenia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

501 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

7.74 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

82% (>80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

72% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

14.51 (10-15)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, More than one

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Spain

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

6,854 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

12.8 (10-15)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

66% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

63% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

6.1 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Sweden

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

11,012 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

16.79 (15-20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

78% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

77% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

3.93 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The World Physiotherapy member organisation specific standard

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Switzerland

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

9,306 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

21.14 (>20)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

72% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

72% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

2.94 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, More than one

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Syria

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

480 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.59 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

56% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

40% (20-40%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

0.59 (<1)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Turkey

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

1,396 (1000-10000)

Ukraine

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

142 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.67 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

54% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

50% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Masters degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

7.62 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

United Kingdom

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

53,486 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

8.81 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

71% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

73% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

7.07 (5-10)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes