Asia Western Pacific region
Asia Western Pacific region has physiotherapy associations from 29 countries/territories
The Philippine
Year established
1964
World Physiotherapy member since
1970
Year members reported
2019
Number of physiotherapist members
5,327
Contact details
[email protected]
+63 918 923 6129
Key contacts
Michael Gabilo
Primary contact
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President
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Philippines: a profile of the profession in 2019
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Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist, Registered, Philippines (PTRP)
About Philippine Physical Therapy Association and the physiotherapy profession in Philippines
Practising physiotherapists in the country/territory
14,610
1.37
Per 10,000 population
% female
60%
In this country/territory
49%
In this region
66%
Globally
Physiotherapist members in this member organisation (MO)
5,327
% female
65%
In this MO
47%
In MOs in this region
58%
In MOs globally
Physiotherapy professional entry level education
Minimum qualification required to practice
Bachelors degree
Equivalent fulltime years
5
Number of programmes
94
Entry level physiotherapy education programmes
Please contact the Philippine Physical Therapy Association for details of entry level education programmes in the Philippines
Regulation
* = Continuing Professional Development
Registration required to practice
CPD* required for re-registration
CPD* required for membership
The system of regulation in the country/territory
The Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Professional Regulation Commission, gives a licence by examination to physiotherapists. https://www.prc.gov.ph/physical-and-occupational-therapy The Philippine Physical Therapy Association has Standards of Practice and a Code of Ethics for its members. http://www.philpta.org/?page_id=56
Practice
Which authority defines scope of practice
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities
Standards of practice
The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Education for autonomous practice
Legislation to prevent 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)
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?
n/a
Can people self refer to physiotherapists in the public system?
Limitations
Special interest groups recognised by the member organisation
Educators in physical therapy
Orthopaedics/manual therapy
Older people
Paediatrics
Sports physical therapy
Neurology
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events
Profile of the profession in this region
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Afghanistan
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
<1
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Diploma
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
1-5
Is registration required to practice?
No
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Not defined
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
No
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Australia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
>10000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
10-15
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
40-60%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
60-80%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
5-10
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Independent
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, more than one
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Bangladesh
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
<1
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
40-60%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
<1
Is registration required to practice?
No
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, the WCPT member organisation specific standard
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Bhutan
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
<100
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
<1
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
20-40%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
40-60%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
0
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Government
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Cambodia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
<1
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
<20%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
20-40%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Diploma
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
<1
Which authority defines scope of practice?
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
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Fiji
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
<100
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
1-5
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
40-60%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
60-80%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
5-10
Is registration required to practice?
No
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Partnership
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, the WCPT standard
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Hong Kong
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1000-10000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
1-5
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
20-40%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
40-60%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
1-5
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
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
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Indonesia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
>10000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
<1
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
60-80%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
60-80%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Diploma
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
<1
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Government
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Some
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Japan
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
>10000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
10-15
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
20-40%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
20-40%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Diploma
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
10-15
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Government
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, the WCPT member organisation specific standard
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Korea (Republic of)
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
>10000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
5-10
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
40-60%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
40-60%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Diploma
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
5-10
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Government
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
No
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Kuwait
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
1-5
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
40-60%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
60-80%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
1-5
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Government
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, more than one
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Macau
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
1-5
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
40-60%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
40-60%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
0
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Government
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Malaysia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1000-10000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
<1
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
40-60%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
60-80%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Diploma
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
5-10
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Government
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Mongolia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
<1
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
>80%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
>80%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
1-5
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
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
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Myanmar
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
<1
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
>80%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
>80%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
<1
Is registration required to practice?
No
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Government
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, the WCPT standard
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Nepal
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
<1
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
<20%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
20-40%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
<1
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Government
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
No
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
New Zealand
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1000-10000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
10-15
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
60-80%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
60-80%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
5-10
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Independent
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, the WCPT member organisation specific standard
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
Yes
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Papua New Guinea
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
<100
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
<1
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
40-60%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
20-40%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
<1
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
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
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
Yes
Philippines
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1000-10000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
1-5
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
20-40%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
40-60%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
1-5
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Independent
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
Yes, the standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?
No
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Saudi Arabia
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
1-5
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
1-5
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
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
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
No
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Singapore
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
1-5
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
20-40%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
60-80%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
1-5
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
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
Is direct access permitted?
Yes
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
Yes
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
Taiwan
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
1000-10000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
1-5
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
<20%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
40-60%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Diploma
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
1-5
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
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
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
No
Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?
Yes
Do physiotherapists need to be a member of our member organisation to practice?
No
United Arab Emirates
How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?
100-1000
How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population
1-5
What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?
<20%
What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?
60-80%
What is the minimum qualification required to practice?
Bachelors degree
How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population
1-5
Is registration required to practice?
Yes
Which authority defines scope of practice?
Independent
Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?
No
Is direct access permitted?
No
Can people self-refer to physiotherapists in private practice?
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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