Chamber of Physiotherapists of Montenegro

Member organisation

Chamber of Physiotherapists of Montenegro

Komora fizioterapeuta Crne GoreMontenegroEurope

Komora fizioterapeuta Crne Gore/Chamber of Physiotherapists of Montenegro has been a member of World Physiotherapy since 2019 and is part of our Europe region.

Physiotherapists in Montenegro were previously represented, between 2007 and 2015, by the Physiotherapists’ Association of Montenegro (Drustvo fizioterapeuta Crne Gore) and, between 2015 and 2017, by the Physiotherapists' Association of Montenegro (Udruženje Fizioterapeuta Crne Gore).

Year established

2016

World Physiotherapy member since

2019

Year members reported

2024

Contact details

[email protected]

Montenegro: a profile of the profession in 2024

Data correct as at 30 June 2024

Professional titles protected by law

Physiotherapists

About Chamber of Physiotherapists of Montenegro and the physiotherapy profession in Montenegro

% female

In this country/territory

In this region

Globally

% female

In this MO

In MOs in this region

In MOs globally

Physiotherapy professional entry level education

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?

It is necessary for the physiotherapist to have a License issued by the Chamber of Physiotherapists of Montenegro, https://komorafizioterapeuta.me/ Office space of about 65 square meters, two wet nodes, complete equipment for physical therapy, physical modalities and kinesitherapy. Regardless of the fact that, for example, a physiotherapist would not deal with electrotherapy, but only with kinesitherapy for children, he must have such a large office space and a set of equipment for physical therapy. The employee is a physiotherapist with a university degree.

Practice

Which authority defines scope of practice

Ministry of Health or another government department

Standards of practice

The World Physiotherapy standard

Education for autonomous practice

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?

Can people self refer to physiotherapists in the public system?

Limitations

What are the circumstances in which direct access is limited?

Special interest groups recognised by the member organisation

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?

Is any kind of direct access permitted?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

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?

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?

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?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

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?

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?

Is any kind of direct access permitted?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

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?

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?

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?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

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?

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?

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

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?

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Not defined

Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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 any kind of direct access permitted?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

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?

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?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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?

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?

Is any kind of direct access permitted?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

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?

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

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?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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 any kind of direct access permitted?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

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?

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?

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?

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?

Is any kind of direct access permitted?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is any kind of direct access permitted?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

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?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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?

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 any kind of direct access permitted?

Different kinds of direct access permitted

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

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?

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?

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?

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