subject: Bachelor of Physiotherapy course [print this page] Bachelor of Physiotherapy course Bachelor of Physiotherapy course
The new bachelor program will be four and-one-half year long, four academic years, followed by a six-month rotatory internship. The clinical education will take place at Duhlikhel Hospital which is the main teaching and training center for Kathmandu University. Sixteen students who are holding physiotherapy certificate level were enrolled in the program. This opportunity was given for this group to acknowledge their contribution to health services in Nepal.
The aim of this program is to produce therapists who are fit to practice by providing them with best quality learning opportunities in order to provide high quality services for patients in Nepal. Its anticipated that by producing high quality therapists, patients, in particular people with disabilities will receive better care and the medical costs for patients will be reduced by decreasing injuries, surgeries, medication use, imaging needs etc. Additionally, the physiotherapy profession level in Nepal will be enhanced by allowing recognition by international professional bodies, future development of high degree in physiotherapy (Master and Doctorate degrees) and improves therapists knowledge and skills.
History of physiotherapy in Nepal
Physiotherapy training in Nepal did not exist before 1980's .
1983-1990 ,2 year certificate course at Institute of Medicine-Tribhuvan University.
Approximately 50 graduates. 2002-Date: 3 year certificate course DMI/ KU
65 so far graduated from the course.
benifits of physiotherpy education for the profession:
Improve the economic situations of physiotherapists and their families.
Allows access to international assistance and recognition by international professional bodies.
Allows development of high degree in physiotherapy in Nepal(Masters, Doctorate degrees)
Will allow for an advisory role in education and regulation of physiotherapy
Organizing conferences/events for networking and knowledge exchange between therapists
Allows for better communication between physiotherapists, government and other organizations
Improves the ability of the therapist to do their job properly
