Europe region
With 42 physiotherapy associations, Europe is the largest World Physiotherapy region
جمعية العلاج الطبيعي الأردنية/Jordanian Physiotherapy Society has been a member of World Physiotherapy since 1995 and is part of our Europe region.
Year established
1980
World Physiotherapy member since
1995
Year members reported
2024
Number of physiotherapist members
96
Contact details
[email protected]
+962777665737
Key contacts
Alia Alghwiri
Primary contact
[email protected]Nedal Abu-Salim
General Secretary
[email protected]Alia Alghwiri
President
Professional titles protected by law
معالج طبيعي
Physiotherapist
About Jordanian Physiotherapy Society and the physiotherapy profession in Jordan
Practising physiotherapists in the country/territory
3,800 (estimated)
3.35
Per 10,000 population
% female
36%
In this country/territory
In this region
Globally
Physiotherapist members in this member organisation (MO)
96
% female
48%
In this MO
In MOs in this region
In MOs globally
Physiotherapy professional entry level education
Minimum qualification required to practice
Bachelors degree
Equivalent fulltime years
4
Number of programmes
17
Entry level physiotherapy education programmes
http://jpts.org.jo/teaching-bodies/
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?
To obtain a license to practice physiotherapy in Jordan, individuals must meet the requirements set by the Jordanian Ministry of Health, which include: 1. Possession of Jordanian citizenship. 2. Successful completion of the licensing examination. 3. For holders of non-Jordanian certificates, completion of a credential evaluation process. For further details, visit the Jordanian Ministry of Health website: [www.moh.gov.jo].
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
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?
Can people self refer to physiotherapists in the public system?
Limitations
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
Any person needs physical therapy services, he / she necessarily has a referral from a medical doctor.
Special interest groups recognised by the member organisation
Orthopaedics/manual therapy
Older people
Paediatrics
Sports physiotherapy
Womens health
Neurology
Private practitioners
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events
Profile of the profession in this region
A global profile of the profession is also available.
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Austria
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
6,194 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
20.59 (>20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
75% (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?
4.93 (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, More than one
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Belgium
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
5,032 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
35.13 (>20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
64% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
60% (60-80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Masters degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
1.69 (1-5)
Is registration required to practice?
No
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 any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Bosnia and Herzegovina
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
312 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
2.24 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
54% (40-60%)
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?
38.93 (>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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Bulgaria
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
240 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
6.22 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
66% (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?
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?
No
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Croatia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
2,005 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
5.2 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
65% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
65% (60-80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
11.68 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Cyprus
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1,300 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
10.32 (10-15)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
43% (40-60%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
43% (40-60%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
11.9 (10-15)
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Cyprus Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Establishments Registration Council https://seff.org.cy/en/home/ (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Czech Republic
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
965 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
7.27 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
73% (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?
5.98 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Denmark
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
14,044 (>10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
34.54 (>20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
67% (60-80%)
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?
10.09 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Yes
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Estonia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
326 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
6.22 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
87% (>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?
14.64 (10-15)
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?
No
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Finland
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
6,701 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
17.21 (15-20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
81% (>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?
13.43 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Yes
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
France
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
106,426 (>10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
15.61 (15-20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
52% (40-60%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
52% (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Yes
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Germany
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
23,240 (>10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
24.27 (>20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
76% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
72% (60-80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Diploma
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
15.62 (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?
No
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Greece
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
5,004 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
10.88 (10-15)
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?
2.41 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Hungary
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1,122 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
7.32 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
94% (>80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
91% (>80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
4.17 (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?
No
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Iceland
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
710 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
18.8 (15-20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
69% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
67% (60-80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Masters degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
12.7 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Yes
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Ireland
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
3,058 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
10.62 (10-15)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
75% (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?
6.65 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Yes
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Israel
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
790 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
6.15 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
61% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
67% (60-80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
2.56 (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 World Physiotherapy standard
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Italy
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
2,806 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
12.25 (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?
3.57 (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?
No
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Jordan
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
96 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
3.35 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
49% (40-60%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
37% (20-40%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
7.5 (5-10)
Is registration required to practice?
No
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 any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Kosovo
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
786 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
4.48 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
58% (40-60%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
58% (40-60%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
11.39 (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 standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Lebanon
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1,334 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
2.49 (1-5)
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?
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?
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 any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Liechtenstein
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100 (<100)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
25.52 (>20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
77% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
76% (60-80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
Is registration required to practice?
No
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 any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Lithuania
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
105 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
6.16 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
78% (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?
19.15 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Luxembourg
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1,117 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
26.92 (>20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
55% (40-60%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
52% (40-60%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Masters degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
14.96 (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, Some programmes (Some)
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Malta
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
104 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
13.09 (10-15)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
56% (40-60%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
60% (60-80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
9.04 (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 member organisation specific standard
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Yes
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Netherlands
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
12,738 (>10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
20.15 (>20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
58% (40-60%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
62% (60-80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
3.36 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
North Macedonia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
142 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
8.28 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
55% (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?
13.8 (10-15)
Is registration required to practice?
No
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 any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Norway
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
8,668 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
24.15 (>20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
74% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
69% (60-80%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
5.44 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Yes
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Palestine
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1,160 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
2.25 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
59% (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?
6.78 (5-10)
Is registration required to practice?
No
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 any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Portugal
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
12,109 (>10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
11.5 (10-15)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
73% (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?
10.93 (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 standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Romania
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
7,537 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
3.96 (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?
0.52 (<1)
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Member organisation
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
No
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Slovakia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
546 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
7.31 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
65% (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?
5.53 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Slovenia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
807 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
7.54 (5-10)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
63% (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?
16.5 (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 World Physiotherapy standard
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Spain
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
8,380 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
14.23 (10-15)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
61% (60-80%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
61% (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Sweden
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
10,593 (>10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
16.63 (15-20)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
77% (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?
3.8 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Yes
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Switzerland
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
11,775 (>10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
24.86 (>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?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
5.65 (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?
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Yes
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Syria
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
510 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
0.3 (<1)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
59% (40-60%)
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
43% (40-60%)
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Diploma
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
1.29 (1-5)
Is registration required to practice?
No
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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Turkey
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1,498 (1000-10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
4.57 (1-5)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
57% (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?
6.68 (5-10)
Is registration required to practice?
No
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 any kind of direct access permitted?
No
Different kinds of direct access permitted
No
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Ukraine
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
121 (100-1000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
0.81 (<1)
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
55% (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?
9.59 (5-10)
Is registration required to practice?
No
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?
No
Is any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Private only
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
United Kingdom
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
49,768 (>10000)
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?
10.44 (10-15)
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?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?
9.07 (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 any kind of direct access permitted?
Yes
Different kinds of direct access permitted
Yes
Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
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