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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
Address
Tbiliska 6
Bratislava
831 06
Slovakia
Telefon
+421 908365500
Website
Social media:
Number of Members:
496
Europe Region Primary Contact
President / Chair
CEO / General Secretary
Petra Dubajová / p.dubajova@gmail.com
Diana Dudášová/ skfprezident@gmail.com
Petra Dubajová / p.dubajova@gmail.com
5 415 949
Population
3 816
Practising Physiotherapists
496
Physiotherapists' Members
Publications
Newsletters
No
Journals
Scientific Publications
Events
Organisation Congress
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.
Bc.(Bakalár), Mgr(Magister)
14
School years needed before entering the Physiotherapy Programme
3.0
Years of the Physiotherapy Education Programme
ECTS
1st.
2nd.
Correspondent Bologna Cycle
Level 5B & 5A
National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)
Professional Title
English title
National language titles
Physiotherapist
Fyzioterapeut
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
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:
Mandatory
CPD is monitored by:
Professional Body
What is the CPD approach in the country?
Input based (quantity of learning e.g. number hours, days, credit points)
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:
The MO is not offering courses however we are providing information about acredited courses on our webside.
Clinical Specialisation
Physiotherapy clinical specialisation recognised?
Yes
Physiotherapy clinical specialisation recognised by
Member Organisation
Health Authorities
Recognised clinical specialisations
Neurology, Sports, Ergotherapy
Clarifications:
To become a specialist there is required a master degree to apply for a specialization programme at the university.
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.
Information not yet provided by the national authorities
Responsible authority:
When can you expect an answer:
Information not yet provided by the national authorities.
Cost:
Information not yet provided by the national authorities.
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.
Information not yet provided by the national authorities
Responsible authority:
When can you expect an answer:
Information not yet provided by the national authorities.
Cost:
Information not yet provided by the national authorities.
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