i am looking into becoming fully qualified in physiotherapy.is this a college couse or would i have to attend university,and for how long.thanks
2007-03-06 11:23:17 · 3 answers · asked by james l 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
In the UK all physiotherapists must now be chartered physiotherapists if they want to call themselves physios (hope that makes sense)
It is a 3 or 4 year university degree (depending on England or Scotland). During that time you will spend 1100hours on placements in hospitals to ensure you are safe as well as attend lectures etc in uni.
You need high grades to get in as its a tough and popular course. Check out some of the universities that do the course (visit UCAS website) or look on www.csp.org.uk for more info.
Physios are different in USA/canada than rest of world as differently qualified and often have to follow doctors orders. In the UK we are autonomous practitioners who assess, diagnose, treat and discharge our own patients. Work is both outpatient (injuries etc) and inpatient (chest treatments, rehab) based.
hope this helps
2007-03-08 05:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by Little C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a BSc(Hons)in Physiotherapy then you would have to go to Uni. It is usually a three year course involving lectures and attending physiotherapy classes for active training. The course will cover both physical and psychological aspects of physiotherapy. I think if you really want to do it then you should go for it!
2007-03-06 19:43:15 · answer #2 · answered by VV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~No, it is not a college course. It is a field of practice. You have to take a whole bunch of qualified college courses to get a degree so you can do it (legally).
2007-03-06 22:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by Oscar Himpflewitz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋