Professional considerations of physiotherapists

Features of physiotherapy

1. High ethical standards 

2. Special knowledge/ skills 

3. High training levels 

4. Act in the interest of others 

5. Prioritize welfare, health and safety of community

What can physiotherapists do

undertake physiotherapy 

1. Assessment 

2. Treatment 

3. Prevention

4. Rehabilitation

of any injury + disease

Scope of physiotherapists

1. Assess

2. Interpret 

3. Analyse 

4. Plan 

5. Intervene 

6. Evaluate

Client, life stage, diversity, setting, body system + how it affects the treatment of the patient

Organisations of regulation of physiotherapy

1. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency 

2. Physiotherapy Board of Australia 

3. Australian Physiotherapy Association

4. Australian Physiotherapy Council

Functions of physiotherapy board of australia

1. Register physiotherapist + students 

2. Develops standards + guidelines + codes 

3. Handles complaints + investigations + disciplinary hearings 

4. Assess overseas trained practitioners 

Criteria for registration as physiotherapist

1. Criminal history 

2. English language skills 

3. Professional indemnity insurance 

4. Continuing professional development

5. Recency of practice 

Roles of physiotherapist

1. Practitioner

2. Be professional + ethical  

3. Communicate  

4. Reflect on own practice + learn proactively

5. Be collaborative 

6. Educate others 

7. Manage/ lead 

Code of Conduct

1. Provide good care

2. Foster open, trusting relationships w/ good communication

3. Maintain good relationships with other practitioners

4. Contribute to effectiveness + efficiency of healthcare system

5. Minimize risk in practice 

6. Maintain + develop professional knowledge + behaviour

7. Maintain health + well being ( work-life balance)

8. Teach, supervise and mentor practitioner students 

9. Undertake research