The Latvian Physiotherapists' Association is part of our Europe region. The association was founded in 1995 and has been a member of World
The Latvian
1995
1999
2019
850
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(371) 2623 1932
Primary contact
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Data disclaimerData correct as at 30 June 2019
1,100 (estimated)
5.71
87%
In this country/territory
69%
In this region
66%
Globally
850
87%
In this MO
65%
In MOs in this region
58%
In MOs globally
Bachelors degree
4
3
Please contact the Latvian Physiotherapists' Association for details of entry level education programmes in Latvia
* = Continuing Professional Development
The professional scope of physiotherapists is regulated by Medical Treatment Law and Normative Regulations of Latvian Ministry of Health, and the Physiotherapy Professional Standard. After completing an education programme (recognised by the Ministry of Education), graduates take a certification examination (held by Latvian Organisation of Health Professional). After successful completion, graduates may start independent practice as a certificated (licensing) physiotherapist. Re-certification is required every five years. http://www.vi.gov.lv/en/start/the-medical-person-registration
Ministry of Health or another government department
The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
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)
*Direct access means a person can refer themselves to a physiotherapist without referral from another health professional
No
Mental health
Sports physical therapy
A global profile of the profession is also available.
100-1000
1-5
20-40%
40-60%
Bachelors degree
10-15
Yes
Government
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
1000-10000
10-15
40-60%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
5-10
Yes
Government
Yes, more than one
No
No
No
Yes
No
1000-10000
>20
<20%
40-60%
Masters degree
5-10
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes
No
No
No
No
100-1000
1-5
20-40%
40-60%
Bachelors degree
>20
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Some
No
Yes
Yes
No
100-1000
1-5
<20%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
1-5
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes
No
No
No
100-1000
5-10
40-60%
40-60%
Bachelors degree
15-20
Yes
Partnership
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
100-1000
5-10
Bachelors degree
5-10
Yes
Government
Yes, the WCPT standard
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
>10000
>20
60-80%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
10-15
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
1000-10000
>20
60-80%
>80%
Bachelors degree
10-15
Yes
Government
Yes, more than one
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
100-1000
<1
Bachelors degree
10-15
No
Not defined
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
>10000
>20
Diploma
15-20
Yes
Independent
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
No
No
No
1000-10000
5-10
20-40%
40-60%
Bachelors degree
1-5
Yes
Government
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
100-1000
1-5
60-80%
>80%
Bachelors degree
1-5
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
100-1000
15-20
60-80%
60-80%
Masters degree
10-15
Yes
Partnership
Yes, the WCPT standard
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
1000-10000
10-15
Bachelors degree
5-10
Yes
Independent
Yes, more than one
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
100-1000
5-10
<20%
40-60%
Bachelors degree
5-10
Yes
Government
Yes, the WCPT standard
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
>10000
10-15
Bachelors degree
1-5
No
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Yes
No
No
100-1000
1-5
<20%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
1-5
No
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
No
No
No
100-1000
1-5
40-60%
40-60%
Bachelors degree
5-10
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
100-1000
5-10
>80%
>80%
Bachelors degree
5-10
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
1000-10000
1-5
60-80%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
10-15
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
100-1000
>20
60-80%
60-80%
Diploma
0
Yes
Partnership
Yes, the WCPT standard
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
100-1000
1-5
20-40%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
15-20
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Some
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
100-1000
15-20
Masters degree
15-20
Yes
Government
Yes, the WCPT member organisation specific standard
Yes
Yes
No
No
100-1000
10-15
20-40%
40-60%
Bachelors degree
10-15
Yes
Government
Yes, the WCPT member organisation specific standard
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
100-1000
5-10
40-60%
40-60%
Bachelors degree
15-20
Yes
Government
Yes, the WCPT standard
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
>10000
>20
20-40%
40-60%
Bachelors degree
1-5
Yes
Government
Yes, the WCPT member organisation specific standard
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
1000-10000
>20
40-60%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
1-5
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
>10000
15-20
60-80%
60-80%
Masters degree
5-10
Yes
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
100-1000
10-15
<20%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
5-10
Yes
Government
Yes, the WCPT standard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
100-1000
5-10
60-80%
60-80%
Diploma
15-20
Yes
Government
Yes, the WCPT member organisation specific standard
No
No
Yes
No
No
1000-10000
10-15
<20%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
5-10
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
>10000
15-20
60-80%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
<1
Yes
Government
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
1000-10000
10-15
60-80%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
1-5
Yes
Government
Yes, more than one
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
100-1000
5-10
Masters degree
10-15
No
Government
Yes, the WCPT member organisation specific standard
Yes
Yes
No
No
>10000
5-10
60-80%
60-80%
Bachelors degree
5-10
Yes
Partnership
Yes, more than one
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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