A Physiotherapist is a person qualified to treat disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise.
Below is How To Become A Physiotherapist In Ghana
How many years does it take to become a physiotherapist?
This may be a full or part-time course or a degree apprenticeship in physiotherapy.
Full-time degrees take three years. Part-time degrees vary from four to six years.
There are also two-year accelerated MSc courses available to people who already have a BSc degree in a relevant subject.
What subjects do I need for physiotherapy?
Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in either English, biological science, chemistry, physics, and health and physical education are normally required for course entry.
Alternatively, you could complete a relevant bachelor’s degree followed by a postgraduate qualification in physiotherapy.
Is a physiotherapist a doctor?
Yes, physiotherapists who complete advanced studies can be called a doctor.
Which course is best for physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy Courses After 12th
| Name of the Course | Type of Course | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BPT – Bachelor of Physio / Physical Therapy | Undergraduate Degree | 4 years |
| B.Sc in Physiotherapy | Undergraduate Degree | 3 years |
| BOT – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | Undergraduate Degree | 3-5 years |
| Diploma in Physiotherapy | Undergraduate Diploma | 2 to 3 years |
How many points do you need to do physiotherapy?
Applicants must achieve a minimum H5 grade in two subjects and a minimum O6 / H7 grade in the remaining four subjects. The points for entry to physiotherapy (RC004) in 2020 were 566.
How can I study physiotherapy?
To become a physiotherapist, candidates must graduate from a Bachelor of Physiotherapy course or equivalent after clearing Class 12 board exams in the stream of Science.
Candidates can choose to pursue a Master of Physiotherapy course to improve their career opportunities as well.