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The data has been provided by the Member Organisation and to the extent possible are a true reflection of the situation in the country, however not all figures are authoritative and should be interpreted accordingly.
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General View
Country Profile
Education
Profession & Practice
CPD & Specialisation
Migration & Mobility
The Cyprus Association of Physiotherapists was established by law in 1989 and it represents all the physiotherapists who practice the profession in the country. The Association considers all matters related to profession and has the power among other to:
- Promote and protect the status of the profession
- Deal with issues of ethics and make suggestions to update the existing legislation
Address
PO Box 27387
Nicosia
1644
Cyprus
Telefon
(00357) 22450390
Website
Social media:
Number of Members:
1 250
Europe region Primary Contact
President
Chief Executive Officer
Polyvios Papakyriakou / cyprusphysio@cytanet.com.cy
Polyvios Papakyriakou / cyprusphysio@cytanet.com.cy
Maria Koutroumpa administrative and communication officer / cyprusphysio@cytanet.com.cy
General Secretary
Contact for Students
Panayiotis Rentzias
Registration counsil / info@seff.org.cy
1.3 million
Population
1 500
Practising Physiotherapists
1 250
Physiotherapists' Members
Publications
Newsletters
Journals
Scientific Publications
Events
Organisation Congress
Yes, every two years
Other events
World Physical Therapy Day and Seminar / 8th Physiotherapy Congress of Cyprus
Entry Level Educational programmes: Those programmes that prepares graduates for entry into practice of physiotherapy. They bring a person to the point of being able to practice as a physiotherapist in the country of education. Entry requirements, length of the education programmes and the final qualification obtained may vary within and across countries.
World Physiotherapy definition: “Entry level physical therapist professional education programmes are those that equip physical therapists to practise as independent professionals. World Physiotherapy recommends that education for entry-level physical therapists should be based on university or university-level studies of a minimum of four years, independently validated and accredited as being at a standard that affords graduates full statutory and professional recognition.”
In some countries it could be a difference between education itself and access to the profession such as possible legal requirements to practice – i.e. registration or training period.
BSc in Physiotherapy
12
School years needed before entering the Physiotherapy Programme
4.0
Years of the Physiotherapy Education Programme
240
ECTS
1st
Correspondent Bologna Cycle
Level 6
Level 6 (FHEQ)
Level 6
National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)
Professional Title
English title
National language titles
Physiotherapist
Φυσιοθεραπευτής / Φυσιοθεραπεύτρια
Practice and Regulation
Professional Autonomy
Standards of practice
Yes
Code of conduct
Yes
Registration required to practice
Yes
Re-registration required
Yes
Re-registration frequency
Every year
CPD required for re-registration
No
Permitted to Assess?
Yes
Permitted to Diagnose?
No
Permitted to Treat?
Yes
Permitted to Refer on to other specialities/services?
Yes
Permitted to Refer on to other tests or examinations (MRI, Radiography, US)?
No
Access to Physiotherapy
Access to physiotherapy: Ability of a client or patient to be referred to a physiotherapist for assessment and treatment. There are different types:
1. Direct access: The patient/client directly asks the physiotherapist to provide services (The patients refer themselves). The physiotherapist freely decides his conduct and takes full responsibility for it. Also when the physiotherapist has direct access to patients/clients and determines those that need a physiotherapy assessment/intervention without referral from a third party.
2. Access by referral: The patient/client has access to the physiotherapist by referral from another health professional (medical practitioner or other).
3. Access by referral with the freedom to decide intervention: The patient/client has access to the physiotherapist by referral from another health professional. The prescription will not indicate the technical modalities used in the intervention.
4. Access by referral with an imposed programme of intervention: The patient/client has access to the physiotherapist by referral from another health professional. The prescription will include the diagnosis, and will further specify the intervention modalities to be carried out by the physiotherapist. The prescription may also include the number of sessions and their frequency.
Can service users refer/seek directly asks the physiotherapist to provide services (assessment, intervention or treatment)?
Yes
Is Self-referral allowed or possible within the national health system?
No
Is Self-referral allowed or possible outside the national health system?
No
In the case a medical/ physician referral is needed, are there limitations?
No
Do the expected competencies of graduates from entry-level physical therapy programmes prepare them to accept self-referrals on qualification?
Yes
Clarifications:
According to the existing regulation, "The Physiotherapists Registration Laws, 1989-2005" physiotherapists have proffesional autonomy and self- referral directly
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Continuing professional development (CPD): Is a systematic, ongoing structured process of maintaining, developing and enhancing skills, knowledge and competence both professionally and personally. The aim is to develop the clinical performance at work. The individual physiotherapist undertakes her/his CPD activity systematically keeping a record of her/his clinical reflection and learning. This process strengthens the personal and professional profile along with quality service to the patient/clients
CPD in the country is:
Voluntary
Other
CPD is monitored by:
What is the CPD approach in the country?
More information on what is recorded
Does the MO offer advice on career pathways to its members?
No
Is this advice in relation to:
Further information on the advise the MO provides
Does the MO offer CPD courses to its members?
Yes
Courses are to
Does the MO survey their members about CPD?
No
Who is financing or otherwise supporting CPD?
Self
Other - Responsible for financing
Who provides the MOST financial support
Clarifications:
Clinical Specialisation
Physiotherapy clinical specialisation recognised?
No
Physiotherapy clinical specialisation recognised by
Recognised clinical specialisations
Clarifications:
Permanent Stay
Documents you must provide / the application (attachment) or information to be submitted:
If you have obtained your professional qualification out of the EU, you should check with responsible authority whether you can apply for the recognition of your professional qualifications.
If you wish to work as a physiotherapist in Cyprus on a permanent basis you will have to submit the following documents:
- Certificate of Secondary - School
- Degree/ Diploma
- Certificate of birth
- Certificate of marriage for married non Cypriots
- Detailed curriculum of studies
- Certificate of practical training
- Certificate of clean criminal record (not more than three months must have elapsed from the date of issue)
- The Board may request a certificate of recognition of the professional title of studies by the competent authorities of the country of studies
- Passport
- Certificate of recognition of the professional title of studies by the competent authorities of the country from which the applicant comes
- Licence to practice the profession (certificate of period of working experience)
Responsible authority:
Cyprus Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Establishments Registration Council
When can you expect an answer:
The duration of the recognition procedure is:
1 month to acknowledge receipt of your application and request any documents they need.
2 months to take a decision after reception of all necessary documents.
Cost:
50 euro + 50 euro every year for renewal of the license to practice the profession
Temporary Stay
Documents you must provide / the application (attachment) or information to be submitted:
If you have obtained your professional qualification out of the EU, you should check with responsible authority whether you can apply for the recognition of your professional qualifications.
If you wish to work as a physiotherapist in Cyprus on a permanent basis you will have to submit the following documents:
- Certificate of Secondary - School
- Degree/ Diploma
- Certificate of birth
- Certificate of marriage for married non Cypriots
- Detailed curriculum of studies
- Certificate of practical training
- Certificate of clean criminal record (not more than three months must have elapsed from the date of issue)
- The Board may request a certificate of recognition of the professional title of studies by the competent authorities of the country of studies
- Passport
- Certificate of recognition of the professional title of studies by the competent authorities of the country from which the applicant comes
- Licence to practice the profession (certificate of period of working experience)
Responsible authority:
Cyprus Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Establishments Registration Council
When can you expect an answer:
The duration of the recognition procedure is:
1 month to acknowledge receipt of your application and request any documents they need.
2 months to take a decision after reception of all necessary documents.
Cost:
50 euro + 50 euro every year for the renewal of the license to practice the profession
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