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C O U R S E C O O R D I N A T O R : P R O F E S S O R F I L I P S T A E S

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES PHYSIOTHERAPY IN ZIMBABWE

Contents

�  Location �  Attractions �  Demographics �  Education System �  Physiotherapy Education �  Physiotherapy Education Content �  Current Research in Department of Rehabilitation �  Professional Registration �  Professional Registration For Foreigners �  Associations �  Job prospects �  Finances

Location

Total Area : 390, 757 km2

Attractions

Demographics

�  Population (2012 Census) : 13,061,239 �  Birth rate : 32.19 births/1,000 population (2012 est.) �  Death rate : 12.38 deaths/1,000 population (2012 est.) �  Physicians density : 0.16 physicians/1,000 population

(2004) �  Hospital bed density : 1.7 beds/1,000 population (2011) �  Major languages: English (official), Shona, Ndebele + 15

other languages �  Literacy rate : Total population: 90.7% (2003 est.),

male: 94.2% (2003 est.), female: 87.2% (2003 est.)

�  Driving : Left  �  Currency : Multi-currency system

Education System

�  Compulsory : 5 yrs – 16yrs ¡   First seven years : Primary school and then ¡  Four years : Secondary school.-> Vocational College 

�  Non Compulsory ¡  Two years : High school. -> University

Physiotherapy Education

�  University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences Harare.

�  Department of Rehabilitation, ¡  4 year fulltime BSc with Honours PHYSIOTHERAPY (Since

1987) ¡  2 year parttime MSc PHYSIOTHERAPY ¡  4 year fulltime Bsc with Honours Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy Education

�  Entry requirements undergrad. ¡   5 ‘O’ subjects, including English Language at ‘O’ level and at

least two Advanced passes or equivalent. ¡  Application fee of US$50 (Locals) ¡  Application fee of US$70 (Locals) ¡  High competition.

�  Entry requirements postgrad. ¡  Experience and CPD ¡  Bsc Honours

Physiotherapy Education Content Anatomy C 1&2 RPY101 Physiology C 1&2 RPH101 Physics C 1&2 RPS101 Psychology   I C 1&2 RS0C101 Sociology C 1&2

CSHS101 Communication Skills (for academic purposes) C 1&2

CSHS102 Communication Skills (for academic purposes) C 1&2 BSc PHYSIOTHERAPY YEAR II RPT201 Physiotherapy Techniques II C 1&2 RR101 Rehabilitation I C 1&2 RCS101 Clinical Sciences I C 1&2 RC101 Clinical Physiotherapy C 1&2

RRM101 Research Methodology and BioStatistics I C 1&2

RKB101 Kinesiology C 1&2 RPS201 Psychology II C 1&2 BSc PHYSIOTHERAPY YEAR III RPT301 Physiotherapy Techniques III C 1&2 RR201 Rehabilitation II C 1&2 RCS201 Clinical Sciences II C 1&2 RC201 Clinical Physiotherapy II C 1&2 RRM201 Research Methodology and Statistics II C 1&2 PHYSIOTHERAPY YEAR IV RPT401 Physiotherapy Techniques IV C 1&2 RR301 Rehabilitation III C 1&2 RCS301 Clinical Sciences III C 1&2 RC301 Clinical Physiotherapy III C 1&2

RPR470 Research Project

Physiotherapy Education Content

�  Internship (Total 15 months) ¡  Hospital setting (Compulsory)

÷ medical ward (HIV - common, tropical diseases : malaria, Gillean Bare – not so common), burns unit, peads (club foot is relatively common), HDU & ICU (trauma pts, cardio respiratory pts) , Neuro

¡  Rehabilitation Centres (Compulsory) – ÷ CVA, Parkingsons, ALS, MS, CP, Trauma pts.

¡  Private Practice.

Current Research in Department of Rehabilitation.

�  (i) A randomized controlled study comparing the effect of standardized care plus conventional care only on the outcomes of stroke survivors and family caregivers in Harare and Chitungwiza. PhD study.

�  (ii)A pilot study to determine the prevalence of stroke at Chitungwiza, Harare, Parirenyatwa Central Hospital.

�  (iii)Exploring the barriers and facilitators of family involvement in reestablishment of participation in meaningful occupations by adults with substance use disorders in disadvantaged communities of Zimbabwe. PhD study.

�  (iv)Neurocognitive development of children 6 to 12 years in Zimbabwe and the impact of HIV PhD study.

�  (v)Challenges and quality of life of caregivers of HIV- infected children.

�  (vi)Functional status and its predictors among HIV infected adults on antiretroviral .

Professional Registration

�  Physiotherapy is a protected proffession. ¡  Health Professions Act (Chapter 27:19). ¡  Direct entry or via referal.

�  Registration ¡  Initial registration after graduating.

÷ Locals (US$) 55 and Foreigners (US$) 330 ÷ Struck off register if inactive for 2 yr and no CPD points

accumulated.

�  Practicing Certificate (annualy) ¡  Active 6 months + to qualify. ¡  Physiotherapists (Government) (US$) 112 ¡  Physiotherapists (Private) (US$) 288

Professional Registration For Foreigners

�  Provisional Register ¡  One year working under supervision before migration to

“regular” register. ÷ Government hospital and government rehabilitation institution –

concentrations in tropical diseases, hiv and involvement in community based projects.

÷ Plus exams if theoretical course/s deemed compulsory is not covered by applicant in foreing education,

Associations

�  Zimbabwe Physiotherapy Association (ZPA) �  Member of World Confederation for Physiotherapy.

¡  Autonomous professional body. ¡  Ensures the delivery of quality service to the general public of

Zimbabwe. ¡  Protects interests of profession and members. ¡  Provides for professional development (accreditation of CPD

courses )

Job prospects

�  Government institutions ¡  Hospitals, rehabilitation centres, clinics, nursing homes

�  Private Sector ¡  Sports teams, private hopitals , clinics, nursing homes, sports

centres, mining company hospitals and sports facilities

�  Private practice

Finances

�  Medical insurance (not compulsory) ¡  Different schemes depending on employer and income. ¡  Different agreements between health care givers and medical

insurances.

�  Cash payment - (US$) 35 per visit / 30 min. �  Salaries

¡  +-(US$) 800 government institutions ¡  +-(US$) 1500 private practice

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References

�  http://www.uz.ac.zw �  http://www.mrpcz.co.zw/ �  http://www.wcpt.org/