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Singapore Physiotherapy Association

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Founded in 1964, the Singapore Physiotherapy Association has been a member of World Physiotherapy since 1982 and is part of our Asia Western Pacific region.

Our 18th general meeting took place in Singapore in 2015.

Specialty groups

The Singapore Physiotherapy Association, or its national special interest groups, are members of the following specialty groups recognised by World Physiotherapy:

World Physiotherapy member since

1982

Year members reported

2023

Number of physiotherapist members

439

Contact details

    Key contacts

    Singapore: a profile of the profession in 2023

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    Physiotherapist

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    Physical Therapist

    About Singapore Physiotherapy Association and the physiotherapy profession in Singapore

    Practising physiotherapists in the country/territory

    2,433

    4.32

    Per 10,000 population

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    % female

    68%

    In this country/territory

    53%

    In this region

    63%

    Globally

    Physiotherapist members in this member organisation (MO)

    439

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    % female

    70%

    In this MO

    48%

    In MOs in this region

    58%

    In MOs globally

    Physiotherapy professional entry level education

    Minimum qualification required to practice

    Bachelors degree

    Equivalent fulltime years

    4

    Number of programmes

    2

    Entry level physiotherapy education programmes

    https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/undergraduate-programmes/physiotherapy

    Regulation

    * = Continuing Professional Development

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    Registration required to practice

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    CPD* required for re-registration

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    CPD* required for membership

    What is required to practice in the country/territory?

    Physiotherapists working in Singapore must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council. http://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/ahpc/apply-to-be-a-registered-allied-health-professional

    Practice

    Which authority defines scope of practice

    Ministry of Health or another government department

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    Standards of practice

    The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority

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    Education for autonomous practice

    All programmes

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    Legislation supports private practice

    Physiotherapists are permitted to

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      Act as first contact/autonomous practitioners

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      Assess patients/clients

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      Make a diagnosis

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      Offer preventative advice/services

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      Refer to other specialists/services

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      Treat (interventions, advice and evaluation of outcome)

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      Provide telehealth services

    Direct access

    *Direct access means a person can refer themselves to a physiotherapist without referral from another health professional

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    Direct access* permitted?

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    Can people self refer to physiotherapists in private practice?

    Will this be reimbursed?

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    Can people self refer to physiotherapists in the public system?

    Limitations

    What are the circumstances in which direct access is limited?

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      Setting (eg. outpatient, private practice, school setting, prevention and wellness, etc)

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      Population/health condition (eg. musculoskeletal, non-complex, etc)

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      Time (eg. medical referral required if treatment is needed beyond 30 or 60 days)

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      Training (eg. certification, academic training, or CPD to demonstrate skill necessary to treat patients without referral from a medial doctor)

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      Other

    Special interest groups recognised by the member organisation

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      Electrophysical agents

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      Neurology

    Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events

    https://www.physiotherapy.org.sg/events

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    Afghanistan

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    300 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.07 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    60% (40-60%)

    What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

    40% (20-40%)

    What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

    Bachelors degree

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

    0.49 (<1)

    Is registration required to practice?

    No

    Which authority defines scope of practice?

    Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

    Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

    No

    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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Australia

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    25,470 (>10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    16.03 (15-20)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    60% (40-60%)

    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?

    9.82 (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, 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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Bangladesh

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    935 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.16 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    42% (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?

    0.44 (<1)

    Is registration required to practice?

    No

    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?

    48 (<100)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.51 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    52% (40-60%)

    What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

    48% (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?

    No

    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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Cambodia

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    126 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.24 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    47% (40-60%)

    What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

    45% (40-60%)

    What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

    Diploma

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

    0.89 (<1)

    Is registration required to practice?

    No

    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 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

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Fiji

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    78 (<100)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    1.51 (1-5)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    68% (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?

    5.38 (5-10)

    Is registration required to practice?

    No

    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?

    No

    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?

    1,564 (1000-10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    6.11 (5-10)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    56% (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?

    3.4 (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?

    No

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    Yes

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    India

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    15,183 (>10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.6 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    69% (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?

    1.03 (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?

    No

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Indonesia

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    5,673 (1000-10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.59 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    63% (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?

    1.32 (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, Some programmes (Some)

    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

    Japan

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    110,188 (>10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    14.91 (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?

    11.11 (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?

    No

    Is direct access permitted?

    No

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    Yes

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    No

    Korea (Republic of)

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    22,631 (>10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    9.08 (5-10)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    60% (60-80%)

    What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

    60% (60-80%)

    What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

    Diploma

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

    8.14 (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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

    No

    Is direct access permitted?

    No

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    No

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    No

    Kuwait

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    588 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    3.98 (1-5)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    62% (60-80%)

    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?

    1.17 (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 World Physiotherapy standard

    Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

    No

    Is direct access permitted?

    No

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    No

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Macau

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    169 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    3.41 (1-5)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    59% (40-60%)

    What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

    42% (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?

    No

    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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Malaysia

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    1,720 (1000-10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.88 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    66% (60-80%)

    What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

    73% (60-80%)

    What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

    Diploma

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

    5.89 (5-10)

    Is registration required to practice?

    No

    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?

    No

    Is direct access permitted?

    No

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    Yes

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    No

    Mongolia

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    253 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.74 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    92% (>80%)

    What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

    92% (>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?

    A partnership between a regulation/licensing/registration body and your organisation (Partnership)

    Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

    No

    Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

    Yes, All programmes (Yes)

    Is direct access permitted?

    Private only

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    No

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

    Yes

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    No

    Myanmar

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    104 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.09 (<1)

    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?

    0.74 (<1)

    Is registration required to practice?

    No

    Which authority defines scope of practice?

    Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

    Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

    No

    Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

    Yes, All programmes (Yes)

    Is direct access permitted?

    No

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    Yes

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Nepal

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    570 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.75 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    47% (40-60%)

    What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

    47% (40-60%)

    What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

    Bachelors degree

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

    0.98 (<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?

    No

    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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    New Zealand

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    4,340 (1000-10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    12.4 (10-15)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    73% (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?

    2.93 (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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Oman

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    100 (<100)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    1.09 (1-5)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members 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?

    2.19 (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, More than one

    Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

    No

    Is direct access permitted?

    No

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    Yes

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Pakistan

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    1,645 (1000-10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.09 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    71% (60-80%)

    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?

    0.02 (<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

    Papua New Guinea

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    213 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.21 (<1)

    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?

    0.49 (<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?

    5,586 (1000-10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    1.44 (1-5)

    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?

    3.37 (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?

    No

    Is direct access permitted?

    No

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    Yes

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Saudi Arabia

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    150 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    1.92 (1-5)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    17% (<20%)

    What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

    49% (40-60%)

    What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

    Bachelors degree

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

    3.02 (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?

    No

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Singapore

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    439 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    4.32 (1-5)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    70% (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?

    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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Sri Lanka

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    456 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.31 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    54% (40-60%)

    What proportion of practising physiotherapists are female?

    38% (20-40%)

    What is the minimum qualification required to practice?

    Bachelors degree

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

    0.9 (<1)

    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?

    No

    Is direct access permitted?

    Yes

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    No

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Taiwan

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    1,282 (1000-10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    3.63 (1-5)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    60% (40-60%)

    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?

    Yes

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    Yes

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Thailand

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    2,110 (1000-10000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    1.89 (1-5)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    66% (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?

    1.19 (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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    United Arab Emirates

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    308 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    3.78 (1-5)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    71% (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?

    1.59 (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?

    No

    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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

    Vietnam

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    675 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.25 (<1)

    What proportion of physiotherapist members are female?

    84% (>80%)

    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?

    1.07 (1-5)

    Is registration required to practice?

    No

    Which authority defines scope of practice?

    Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)

    Is practice guided by specified standards of practice?

    No

    Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

    No

    Is direct access permitted?

    Private only

    Do support personnel work with physiotherapists?

    No

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

    No

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    No

    Yemen

    How many physiotherapist members does our member organisation have?

    175 (100-1000)

    How many practising physiotherapists per 10,000 population?

    0.16 (<1)

    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?

    0.74 (<1)

    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?

    No

    Are physiotherapists educated for autonomous practice?

    Yes, Some programmes (Some)

    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

    Are physiotherapists permitted to provide telehealth services?

    Yes

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