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Physiotherapy

The Alma Mater Europaea - ECM's bachelor program in Physical Therapy prepares students to become skilled health workers.

Alma Mater Europaea students develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the physical exercises and appropriate use of technologies associated with various physical therapy treatment interventions

The undergraduate program is an entry-level professional program emphasizing the scientific basis of human structure and human movement, the spiritual basis of human worth, and the integration of these foundational elements into a comprehensive and problem-solving, evidence- and consensus-based approach to artful evaluation and skillful treatment.

In order to accomplish these tasks, the curriculum combines general education, science, and technical courses specifically designed for the Physical Therapy bachelor program, and culminates with a full-time clinical internship.

Academic excellence. Innovative programs. Real-world connections. First-class educational experience. Impact your career. Study in the heart of Europe.

In September 2024, at AQ Austria, Univerza Alma Mater Europaea successfully completed the notification procedure for the period until 2030. The decision regarding the notification of the study programs does not establish equivalence with Austrian studies or corresponding Austrian academic degrees. The studies and academic degrees are recognized as those of the country of origin or the institution’s base state.  In the event of the revocation of the decision regarding the notification by the AQ Austria Board, the study program may no longer be conducted in Austria.

Additional Steps Required to Obtain Professional Qualification in Slovenia and work in Austria

We are publishing:

– Clear communication that additional specific steps are required under Slovenian law to obtain professional licensure. 

– Clear communication that even after completing all these steps, authorization to practice as a physiotherapist in Austria still requires recognition by the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care, and Consumer Protection. 

1.  Pathway to Professional Qualification for Physiotherapy Graduates in Slovenia

Graduates of the Physiotherapy program at Univerza Alma Mater Europaea must complete specific steps to practice independently in Slovenia and Austria. Below is a detailed guide outlining these requirements.

In Slovenia, physiotherapy is a regulated profession under the oversight of the Ministry of Health. To obtain full professional qualification and licensure, graduates must:

a. Complete a Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy 

A minimum of 180 ECTS over three years (six semesters) is required.

b. Complete a Six-Month Supervised Internship 

After graduation, candidates must complete a six-month internship in a licensed healthcare facility, gaining practical experience under the supervision of a registered physiotherapist.

c. Pass the State Professional Examination 

Upon completing the internship, graduates must pass a state-administered professional qualification exam, organized by the Ministry of Health in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Students may take this exam with a translator in their language (German, Italian, Hungarian, etc.).

d. Professional Qualification 

Once a candidate passes the exam, they receive from the Ministry an official document confirming that they hold Professional Qualification.

> Note: Graduates who have not yet obtained full professional qualification may work under the supervision of a licensed physiotherapist.

2. Practicing as a Physiotherapist in Austria

After obtaining full professional licensure in Slovenia, graduates wishing to practice in Austria must take an additional step:

e. Obtain Authorization from the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care, and Consumer Protection of Austria 

Candidates must submit their Diploma and Professional Qualification document to the Ministry to obtain official authorization to practice independently as physiotherapists in Austria.

Courses

PYSICAL THERAPY CURRICULUM – 1st YEAR

  Course ECTS
Total per year 60
1. semester
1 Anatomy with histology 7
2 Communication skills 3
3 Physics 5
4 Professional Ethics 4
5 Physical Therapy Skills I. 6
6 Physical Therapy Assessment 5
7 Physical therapy research methods 5
8 Physical factors in therapy 5
9 Functional anatomy 6
10 Biochemistry and microbiology 5
11 Nursing 4
12 Elective course* 5

PYSICAL THERAPY SYLLABUS – 2nd YEAR

  Course ECTS
Total per year 60
3. semester
13 Psychology 5
14 Physiology with pathophysiology 5
15 Manual therapy - 1 5
16 Biomechanics 5
17 Physical Therapy - 1 6
18 Physical Therapy - 2 5
19 Clinical kinesiology 5
20 Special topics in Physical Therapy - 1 5
21 Clinical Medicine I. 5
22 Clinical Medicine II. 4
23 Elective course* 5
24 Elective course* 5

PYSICAL THERAPY SYLLABUS – 3rd YEAR

  Course ECTS
Total per year 60
5. semester
25 Rehabilitation medicine 6
26 Manual therapy - 2 5
27 Clinical medicine III. 6
28 Physical Therapy 3 5
29 Physical Therapy Skills II 5
30 Hygiene and social medicine 4
31 Elective course* 5
32 Health care legislation 4
33 Clinical practice 5
34 Diploma thesis 15

Other courses

  ELECTIVE COURSES ECTS
1 Human and sports 5
2 Basics of occupational therapy 5
3 Basics of classical massage 5
4 Basics of motor transformations 5
5 Basics of radiology 5
6 Palliative care - FTH 5
7 Rehabilitation of sports injuries 5
8 Sport activities of disabled 5
9 Angleščina 5
10 Information science 5
11 First aid 5
12 Team approach in gerontology 5
13 Physical Theraphy in gerontology 5
14 Physical Theraphy in Sport 5

 

Faculty

Programs:

Undergraduate: Humanities, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Gerontology
Graduate: Health Sciences, Humanities, Social Gerontology
Graduate: Humanities

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Advantages

Physical therapy is an essential element of patient care. Physical therapists are highly educated experts in the movements and functioning of the human body. The goal of a physical therapist is to promote patient mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. 

The medical professionals who plan and execute rehabilitative programs designed to improve patient mobility and lessen pain are in high demand.

All Alma Mater Europaea - ECM lectures are filmed and e-learning supported. You can watch them in live stream and re-run them at home as many times as you like.

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Employability

The Alma Mater Europaea undergraduate Physical Therapy program prepares graduates for roles in a wide variety of work settings, such as:

  • Hospitals and health centers
  • Private practice
  • Health resorts
  • Healthcare institutions
  • Sports facilities
  • Retirement facilities
  • DURATION: 6 semesters / 3 years
  • CREDITS: 180 ECTS
  • TITLE: Bachelor of Physical Therapy
  • LOCATIONS: Slovenia and other
  • START DATE: October

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