Education

We support the development of high-quality physiotherapist education as set out in our policy statement and supporting documents. We recognise that physiotherapist education is a continuum of learning. It starts with the entry level physiotherapist education programme that permits entry to the profession, followed by developing and maintaining continued competence to practice. This is supported by World Physiotherapy's Physiotherapist education framework and a range of resources.

These resources are available to help enhance education delivery, and education at all stages of professional development.

World Physiotherapy resources

Policy statement – our Education policy statement (PDF) sets out expectations for physiotherapy education

Physiotherapist education framework – all entry to practice programmes are expected to meet minimum threshold competences set out in our Physiotherapist education framework. This document also supports the development of quality continuing professional development (CPD) in the profession.

The framework is being translated into more languages and will be uploaded to the website as soon as they are available.

Chinese - Simplified: Physiotherapist education framework
Japanese: Physiotherapist education framework

It is important to us that we gather feedback about the implementation of the framework. Please send any comments to [email protected]

World Physiotherapy Network for Physiotherapy Educators

A network for physiotherapist educators interested in all aspects of education from pre-qualifying through the full range of post-qualifying opportunities. Visit the Network page or join the Facebook discussion group for more information.

Global education task force

Our global education task force considered the impact of COVID-19 on physiotherapy education.

The members of the task force are drawn from a wide range of organisations and networks, bringing together expertise and experience from different parts of the world and the physiotherapy profession. The task force has gathered and shared information and experiences of what has been happening to help inform and shape the future.

Task force members: