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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.
For questions or feedback please contact info@erwcpt.eu
General View
Country Profile
Education
Profession & Practice
CPD & Specialisation
Migration & Mobility
Address
Postfach 603
LI-9494 Schaan
Liechtenstein
Telefon
(423) 232 60 63
Website
Social media:
Number of Members:
100
Europe Region Primary Contact
President / Chair
CEO / General Secretary
Angelika Estermann / angelika.estermann@physio.li
Committee of 5 persons
36 000
Population
93
Practising Physiotherapists
100
Physiotherapists' Members
Publications
Newsletters
Journals
Scientific Publications
Events
Organisation Congress
Once a year.
Other events
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.
Bachelor of Science
13
School years needed before entering the Physiotherapy Programme
4.0
Years of the Physiotherapy Education Programme
ECTS
Correspondent Bologna Cycle
National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)
Professional Title
English title
National language titles
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapeut
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?
No
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:
Mandatory
CPD is monitored by:
Regulatory authority
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?
No
Courses are to
Does the MO survey their members about CPD?
No
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 Liechtenstein on a permanent basis you will have to submit the following documents:
- Proof of nationality, Nationality of Liechtenstein or National of a member of the EEA or equivalent on the basis of treaty
- Proof of relevant professional qualification
- Extract from police records
- Medical certificate as proof of the health requirement for professional practice
- Professional indemnity
- Required language ability
- Proof of premises and equipement
- Persons willing to practive in the health sector as employees need to identify the employer
- Copy of passport
- Education and training diploma to proof the completion of at least three years of training at a recognized school of physiotherapy or equivalent
- Proof of two years of practice at the physiotherapy specialized department of a hospital, whereby one year can be done at a freelancer physiotherapist
Responsible authority:
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 weeks to take a decision after reception of all necessary documents.
Cost:
800 – 1000 CHF
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 Liechtenstein on a temporary basis you will have to submit the following documents:A certification emerging that:
- The service provider is legally settled for the relevant activity in the county of settlement
- The service provider has not been banned (permanent or temporarily) to carry out the activity at the moment the certificate is presented
- Proof of professional qualification
- Proof of nationality
- In cases mentioned in Art. 31 para 2 (In case that the profession or education is not regulated in the county of settlement and he carried out the professin at least two years in the previous 10 years) a proof, that the service provider has carried out the relevant profession as a freelance
- In certain cases, the professional qualification the professional qualification may be checked befor the first activity
Responsible authority:
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 weeks to take a decision after reception of all necessary documents.
Cost:
800-1000 CHF
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