Faculty of Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy

The programme presentation describes a three-year, limited-entry degree intended to prepare physiotherapists for ethical, effective, safe and person-centred practice, with responsibility for their professional actions. It refers to the Italian professional profile under Ministerial Decree 741/1994.

Physiotherapists may work in public or private healthcare settings, independent practice, consultancy or research and with people of different ages, subject to the qualification and registration requirements of the country concerned.

Learning objectives

The material refers to core competence and curriculum frameworks and European physiotherapy education and practice standards. Learning includes specialist physiotherapy skills and transferable communication, educational and management skills.

It promotes evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, continuing professional learning and observance of professional ethics. Classroom and clinical activities are intended to be interactive and centred on the student.

The three years

The first year develops basic-science knowledge, initial clinical placement experience and the foundations of professional competence. The second year covers musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy and care of older people, together with evidence-based methods and patient education.

The third year includes physiotherapy in visceral conditions, management and research methods, with substantial supervised clinical practice during the second semester.

Teaching approach

• Develop clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice through interactive activities and online learning.
• Involve students actively in their learning.
• Use innovative teaching methods and approved placements, including independent-practice settings where permitted.
• Personalise learning within available resources and regulatory requirements.

Admission and further study

The historical presentation describes an entrance examination with a nationally scheduled date and professional qualification on completion. Obtain current admission and professional-recognition rules from the university and competent authority.

Further options described include master's-level study in rehabilitation healthcare sciences, doctoral research and specialist postgraduate training such as sports or respiratory physiotherapy, subject to the relevant entry requirements.