The Macau Physical Therapists Association has been a member of World
The association was formally established in 2000, although the the roots of the
The Macau
2000
2011
2020
144
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Primary contact
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Data disclaimerData correct as at 30 June 2020
150 (estimated)
2.37
56%
In this country/territory
54%
In this region
63%
Globally
144
56%
In this MO
51%
In MOs in this region
61%
In MOs globally
Bachelors degree
There are no entry level education programmes in Macau
* = Continuing Professional Development
Physiotherapists must be registered to practice in the private sector but not in the public sector. Licensing Department of Health Bureau: https://www.ssm.gov.mo/portal/ (select "service" > "service procedure guide" > "private practice licensing department" > "healthcare practitioner license" ) Please note the above are translated from Chinese.
Ministry of Health or another government department
The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
There are no professional entry level programmes in the country
Act as first contact/autonomous practitioners
Assess patients/clients
Make a diagnosis
Offer preventative advice/services
Refer to other specialists/services
Treat (interventions, advice and evaluation of outcome)
Provide telehealth services
*Direct access means a person can refer themselves to a physiotherapist without referral from another health professional
In part
- for insurance claims purposes; for referral within the public sector
Currently we do not post CPD info on the website.
A global profile of the profession is also available.
235 (100-1000)
0.27 (<1)
48% (40-60%)
38% (20-40%)
Diploma
1.35 (1-5)
No
Not defined
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
No
19,031 (>10000)
14.25 (10-15)
65% (60-80%)
65% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
9 (5-10)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, More than one
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
54 (<100)
903 (100-1000)
0.11 (<1)
48% (40-60%)
47% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.59 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The World Physiotherapy member organisation specific standard
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
34 (<100)
0.48 (<1)
41% (40-60%)
36% (20-40%)
Bachelors degree
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Public only
Yes
No
Yes
146 (100-1000)
0.23 (<1)
40% (40-60%)
32% (20-40%)
Diploma
0.62 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Private only
Yes
Yes
No
59 (<100)
1.02 (1-5)
80% (60-80%)
67% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
5.66 (5-10)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Private only
No
Yes
Yes
1,026 (1000-10000)
4.75 (1-5)
58% (40-60%)
57% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
3.36 (1-5)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
No
Yes
No
Yes
48,397 (>10000)
0.59 (<1)
65% (60-80%)
63% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.21 (1-5)
Yes
Member organisation
Yes, The World Physiotherapy member organisation specific standard
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
No
No
Yes
4,998 (1000-10000)
0.62 (<1)
68% (60-80%)
63% (60-80%)
Diploma
0.86 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, Some programmes (Some)
Private only
Yes
Yes
No
2,045 (1000-10000)
104,610 (>10000)
10.27 (10-15)
36% (20-40%)
36% (20-40%)
Diploma
10.55 (10-15)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
Yes
No
No
19,508 (>10000)
6.79 (5-10)
65% (60-80%)
65% (60-80%)
Diploma
8.23 (5-10)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
No
No
No
No
No
575 (100-1000)
3.87 (1-5)
62% (60-80%)
78% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.21 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, More than one
No
No
No
No
Yes
144 (100-1000)
2.37 (1-5)
56% (40-60%)
56% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Private only
Yes
No
Yes
1,469 (1000-10000)
0.79 (<1)
70% (60-80%)
70% (60-80%)
Diploma
5.23 (5-10)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
Yes
No
No
198 (100-1000)
0.62 (<1)
84% (>80%)
84% (>80%)
Bachelors degree
1.58 (1-5)
Yes
A partnership between a regulation/licensing/registration body and your organisation (Partnership)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Private only
No
Yes
No
863 (100-1000)
0.15 (<1)
93% (>80%)
77% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
0.74 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
455 (100-1000)
0.73 (<1)
42% (40-60%)
31% (20-40%)
Bachelors degree
0.36 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
3,769 (1000-10000)
11.67 (10-15)
82% (>80%)
75% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
5.12 (5-10)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
1,395 (1000-10000)
85 (<100)
0.1 (<1)
60% (40-60%)
60% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.58 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5,464 (1000-10000)
1.29 (1-5)
65% (60-80%)
65% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
4.59 (1-5)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
300 (100-1000)
1.19 (1-5)
60% (40-60%)
63% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
2.97 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Private only
No
No
Yes
347 (100-1000)
3.58 (1-5)
73% (60-80%)
72% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.77 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
360 (100-1000)
0.17 (<1)
58% (40-60%)
58% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.92 (<1)
No
Not defined
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
1,110 (1000-10000)
3.07 (1-5)
62% (60-80%)
59% (40-60%)
Diploma
3.15 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
No
Yes
No
No
1,850 (1000-10000)
1.44 (1-5)
68% (60-80%)
70% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.15 (1-5)
Yes
Physical Therapy Council (Other)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
314 (100-1000)
2.98 (1-5)
68% (60-80%)
63% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.56 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
No
Private only
Yes
No
Yes
Find out how the Macau Physical Therapist Association celebrated World PT Day 2021
See the exercise video produced by the Macau Physical Therapist Association to mark World PT Day 2020.
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