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Curacao Association of Physiotherapists
Curacaose Vereniging Van FysiotherapeutenCuraçaoNorth America Caribbean
World Physiotherapy member since
1999
Year members reported
2021
Number of physiotherapist members
47
Contact details
(599) 9 465 4477
Key contacts
Michelle Van Rhee
Primary contact
[email protected]Gerold Brandon
President
[email protected]
Curaçao: a profile of the profession in 2021
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About Curacao Association of Physiotherapists and the physiotherapy profession in Curaçao
Practising physiotherapists in the country/territory
90 (estimated)
5.63
Per 10,000 population
% female
55%
In this country/territory
66%
In this region
62%
Globally
Physiotherapist members in this member organisation (MO)
47
% female
53%
In this MO
60%
In MOs in this region
59%
In MOs globally
Physiotherapy professional entry level education
Minimum qualification required to practice
Bachelors degree
Regulation
* = Continuing Professional Development
Registration required to practice
CPD* required for re-registration
CPD* required for membership
What is required to practice in the country/territory?
- Bachelor Degree - UNICO- code from the government (registration code from the Ministry of Health)
Practice
Which authority defines scope of practice
Ministry of Health or another government department
Standards of practice
Education for autonomous practice
Legislation supports private practice
Physiotherapists are permitted to
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
*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?
No
Can people self refer to physiotherapists in the public system?
Limitations
Referral needed from medical doctor otherwise insurance doesn't pay the treatments
Profile of the profession in this region
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Bahamas
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
33 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
1.69 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
85% (>80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
85% (>80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Diploma
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 standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is direct access permitted?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Barbados
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
47 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
1.81 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
85% (>80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
87% (>80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
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?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Bermuda
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
27 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
8.6 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
81% (>80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
85% (>80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
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 member organisation specific standard
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
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?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Canada
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
12,315 (>10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
7.02 (5-10)
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?
Masters degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
2.02 (1-5)
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?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Curaçao
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
47 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
5.63 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
53% (40-60%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
56% (40-60%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
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?
No
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is direct access permitted?
Private only
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
No
Dominican Republic
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
77 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
0.19 (<1)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
81% (>80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
30% (20-40%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
0.94 (<1)
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Catholic University Santo Domingo Pontificia Universidad Madre y Maestra (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, Some programmes (Some)
Is direct access permitted?
Private only
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Guyana
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
47 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
0.77 (<1)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
72% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
57% (40-60%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
6.42 (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?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Haiti
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
31 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
0.11 (<1)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
87% (>80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
88% (>80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
0.9 (<1)
Is registration required to practice?
No
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Not defined
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
No
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?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Jamaica
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
64 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
1.87 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
78% (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?
1.7 (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 World Physiotherapy standard
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is direct access permitted?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Panama
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
81 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
4.18 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
77% (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?
5.99 (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?
No
Is direct access permitted?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Puerto Rico
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
113 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
2.24 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
78% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
84% (>80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Professional doctorate
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
1.56 (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?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
St Lucia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
14 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
0.77 (<1)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
93% (>80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
93% (>80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
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?
No
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is direct access permitted?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Suriname
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
51 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
1.22 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
84% (>80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
83% (>80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
8.68 (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?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
No
Trinidad and Tobago
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
34 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
0.6 (<1)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
68% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
87% (>80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
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, More than one
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
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?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
United States
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
65,861 (>10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
9.56 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
58% (40-60%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
65% (60-80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Professional doctorate
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
3.99 (1-5)
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 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?
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
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