Professional Competencies (Physiotherapy)
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The document outlines the qualifications, responsibilities, and legal requirements for physiotherapists as established by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act of 2021. It details the educational framework, fiscal and communication responsibilities, and legal compliance necessary for professional practice in physiotherapy. Additionally, it describes the necessary competencies and qualifications for various academic ranks within the field.
Professional Competencies (Physiotherapy)
- 1. Professional Competencies Prof. (Dr.) Asir John Samuel, PhD (Physiotherapy), MPT (Neurosciences and Paediatric Neurology), BPT, BSc (Psychology), DYScEd, MAc, PGDBEME, Additional Professor Cum Vice Principal, Yenepoya Physiotherapy College, Mangalore
- 2. Act • THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS ACT, 2021 • 28th March, 2021 • MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE • (Legislative Department)
- 3. NCAHCPA, 2021 • Physiotherapy Professional is a person who practices physiotherapy by undertaking comprehensive examination and • appropriate investigation, provides treatment and advice to any persons preparatory to or for the purpose of or • in connection with movement or functional dysfunction, malfunction, disorder, disability, healing and pain from trauma and disease,
- 4. NCAHCPA, 2021 • using physical modalities including exercise, mobilization, manipulations, electrical and thermal agents and • other electro therapeutics for prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, health promotion and fitness • The physiotherapist can practice independently or as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and has a minimum qualification of a baccalaureate degree
- 5. Qualifications • Physiotherapist or other professional who studies, advises, researches, supervises or provides preventive, curative, rehabilitative, therapeutic or promotional health services • Who has obtained any qualification of degree under this Act, the duration of which shall not be less than three thousand six hundred (3600) hours spread over a period of three years to six years divided into specific semester
- 6. UGC – Assistant Professor • Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (B.P./T./B. Th./P./B.P.Th.), & Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (M.&P.Th/M.Th.P./M.Sc. P.T/M.P.T.) with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) from a recognized University
- 7. UGC – Associate Professor • Essential: A Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (M.P.T./M.P.Th./M.Th.P/M.Sc. P.T.) with eight years’ experience as Assistant Professor • Desirable: Higher Qualification, such as Ph.D. degree in any discipline of Physiotherapy recognised by the U.G.C, and published work of high standard in peer- reviewed or UGC - listed journals
- 8. UGC- Professor • Essential: A Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (M.P.T./M.P.Th./M.Th.P/M.Sc. P.T.) with ten year teaching experience • Mandatory: Higher Qualification, such as Ph.D. degree in any discipline of Physiotherapy recognised by the U.G.C, and published work of high standard in peer-reviewed or UGC - listed journals
- 15. Fiscal responsibilities • Director/manger of the physical therapy service, in consultation with physiotherapy staff and appropriate administrative personnel, participates in planning for and allocation of resources • Fiscal planning and management of the service is based on sound accounting principles
- 16. Fiscal responsibilities • Fiscal management plan includes, • Budget that provides for optimal use of resources • Ensures accurate recording and reporting of financial information • Ensures compliance with legal requirements
- 17. Fiscal responsibilities • Allows for cost-effective utilization of resources • Uses a fee schedule that is consistent with the cost of physical therapy services and that is within customary norms of reason and fairness • Considers the option of providing pro bono services
- 18. Communication responsibilities • Communication links exist between staff, the director/manager of the service, and the organisation to optimise the quality of the patient/client services provided
- 19. Communication responsibilities • The physiotherapy director/manager ensures the appropriate communication and availability of service specific and organisational policies, procedures and documents including • Job/position description and a formal appraisal system • Annual report • Objectives of the organisation and an organisation chart
- 20. Legal responsibilities • Physiotherapist complies with all the laws and legal requirements of the jurisdiction in which they practice and the body which regulates the practice of physiotherapy • Physiotherapist possesses a license to practice that is granted for the legislative jurisdiction in which the physiotherapist practices
- 21. Legal responsibilities • Physiotherapist shall not release patient information to a third party without consent of the patient/client or legal authorisation • Physiotherapist with first-hand knowledge shall report violations by physiotherapy personnel of laws and legal requirements of the jurisdiction
- 23. Educational Framework- Domain • Knowledge • Skill • Attitude
- 26. Entry level professional- Academic
- 33. Patient/caregiver satisfaction survey following physiotherapy interventions Dr. Asir John Samuel, PhD (Physiotherapy), MPT (Neurosciences and Paediatric Neurology), BPT, BSc (Psychology), DYScEd, MAc, (PGDBEME), Additional Professor, Yenepoya Physiotherapy College Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka