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Member Organisations

Italian Association of Physiotherapy (A.I.FI.)

Associazione Italiana di Fisioterapia - Italian Association of Physiotherapy

Italy

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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The Italian Association of Physical Therapists (AIFI), is a voluntary and non-profit organization, that represents, protects and promotes the category of Physiotherapists, by developing the knowledge and the scientific study of the Profession, including professional practice, training and research, in the interest of all citizens.

Address

Via Fermo 2/C 00182 Roma

Telefon

(39) 06 7720 1020

Email

info@aifi.net

Website

http://www.aifi.net

Social media:

Number of Members:

3 214

Europe region Primary Contact

President

Chief Executive Officer

Michele Cannone / michelecannone@gmail.com

Simone Cecchetto / presidente@aifi.net

Donato Lancellotti segretario@aifi.net

General Secretary

Contact for Students

Donato Lancellotti

Ministero della Salute - https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/riconoscimentoQualifiche/homeRiconoscimentoQualifiche.jsp

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.

Laurea in Fisioterapia

13

School years needed before entering the Physiotherapy Programme

3.0

Years of the Physiotherapy Education Programme

180

ECTS

1st

Correspondent Bologna Cycle

Level 6

Level 6

Level 6

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level

International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)

Schools with programs officially recognised to enter the profession

Professional Title

English title

National language titles

Physiotherapist

Fisioterapista

Practice and Regulation

Professional Autonomy

Standards of practice

Yes

Code of conduct

Yes

Registration required to practice

No

Re-registration required

No

Re-registration frequency

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?

No

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)?

No

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?

No

Clarifications:

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:

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?

Who is financing or otherwise supporting CPD?

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 Italy on a permanent basis you will have to submit the following documents:

- Copy of an identity proof
- Certificate or other certificate released by the competent authorities of the country allowing the exercise of the profession of the applicant
- Certified copy of diploma
- Detailed studies program
- Certificate which shows in detail the professional activities possibly carried out after graduation
- Certificate stating any periods of practical training carried out, specialization courses, other securities
- Any delegation

Responsible authority:

When can you expect an answer:

Cost:

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.

Responsible authority:

When can you expect an answer:

Cost:

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