Korean Physical Therapy Association

Member organisation

Korean Physical Therapy Association

The Korean Physical Therapy Association has been a member of World Physiotherapy since 1974 and is part of our Asia Western Pacific region.

Subgroups

The Korean Physical Therapy Association, or its national special interest groups, are members of the following subgroups recognised by World Physiotherapy:

Year established

1966

World Physiotherapy member since

1974

Year members reported

2021

Number of physiotherapist members

20,662

Contact details

Korea (Republic of): a profile of the profession in 2021

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About Korean Physical Therapy Association and the physiotherapy profession in Korea (Republic of)

Practising physiotherapists in the country/territory

38,751 (estimated)

7.50

Per 10,000 population

% female

59%

In this country/territory

52%

In this region

62%

Globally

Physiotherapist members in this member organisation (MO)

20,662

% female

59%

In this MO

50%

In MOs in this region

59%

In MOs globally

Physiotherapy professional entry level education

Minimum qualification required to practice

Diploma

Equivalent fulltime years

Number of programmes

Regulation

* = Continuing Professional Development

Registration required to practice

CPD* required for re-registration

CPD* required for membership

Practice

Which authority defines scope of practice

Ministry of Health or another government department

Standards of practice

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?

n/a

Can people self refer to physiotherapists in the public system?

Limitations

Special interest groups recognised by the member organisation

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events

http://edu.kpta.co.kr/

KPTA Education Center

Profile of the profession in this region

A global profile of the profession is also available.

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Afghanistan

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

185 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.3 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

48% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

54% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

1.35 (1-5)

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?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

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?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Australia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

22,270 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

14.46 (10-15)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

58% (40-60%)

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?

10.2 (10-15)

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, More than one

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

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?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Bahrain

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

48 (<100)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

3.12 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

60% (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?

3.19 (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 direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Bangladesh

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

910 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.12 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

47% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

44% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

0.5 (<1)

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?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

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?

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Bhutan

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

34 (<100)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.49 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

41% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

51% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

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 direct access permitted?

Public only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Cambodia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

139 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.18 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

40% (20-40%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

44% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

0.62 (<1)

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 direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Fiji

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

74 (<100)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

1.02 (1-5)

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?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

5.66 (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 World Physiotherapy standard

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Hong Kong

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

970 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

5.26 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

57% (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?

3.36 (1-5)

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 direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

India

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

48,397 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.59 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

65% (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?

1.05 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Not defined

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 direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Indonesia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

5,510 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.58 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

63% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

68% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

1.33 (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 direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Iran

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

2,045 (1000-10000)

Japan

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

107,927 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

13 (10-15)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

36% (20-40%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

36% (20-40%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

11.03 (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?

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Korea (Republic of)

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

20,662 (>10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

7.5 (5-10)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

60% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

60% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

8.23 (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?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Kuwait

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

573 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

3.99 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

62% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

76% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

1.21 (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 direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Macau

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

147 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

3.23 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

58% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

57% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

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 direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Malaysia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

1,481 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.88 (<1)

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?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

4.6 (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?

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Mongolia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

216 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.68 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

83% (>80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

83% (>80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

3.15 (1-5)

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?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Myanmar

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

210 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.15 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

74% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

77% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

0.28 (<1)

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?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Nepal

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

503 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.73 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

42% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

31% (20-40%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

0.36 (<1)

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?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Yes, All programmes (Yes)

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?

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

New Zealand

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

4,094 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

11.92 (10-15)

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

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

3.07 (1-5)

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 direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Pakistan

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

1,305 (1000-10000)

Papua New Guinea

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

145 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.17 (<1)

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?

0.58 (<1)

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 direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Yes

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Philippines

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

5,476 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

1.29 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

65% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

64% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

4.41 (1-5)

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?

Is direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Saudi Arabia

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

210 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

1.63 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

47% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

25% (20-40%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

3.12 (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 direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Singapore

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

447 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

3.78 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

69% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

71% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

1.77 (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 direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Sri Lanka

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

360 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.28 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

53% (40-60%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

39% (20-40%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

0.92 (<1)

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 direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Taiwan

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

1,197 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

3.16 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

61% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

59% (40-60%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

3.15 (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 direct access permitted?

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Thailand

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

1,670 (1000-10000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

2.16 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

75% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

80% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Bachelors degree

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

1.15 (1-5)

Is registration required to practice?

Yes

Which authority defines scope of practice?

Physical Therapy Council (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 direct access permitted?

Yes

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

United Arab Emirates

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

322 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

3.15 (1-5)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

69% (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?

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?

Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

Is direct access permitted?

Private only

Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

Yes

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

Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

Yes

Vietnam

How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

442 (100-1000)

How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

0.26 (<1)

What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

70% (60-80%)

What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

70% (60-80%)

What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

Diploma

How many entry level education programmes per 5,000,000 population?

0.84 (<1)

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 direct access permitted?

Private only