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Welcome to Worldwide Physical Therapy Practice: a focus on Primary Care Physical Therapy | Welcome to Worldwide Physical Therapy Practice: a focus on Primary Care Physical Therapy | ||
This is a project created by and for the students in the School of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine Florida. Please do not edit unless you are involved in this project, but please come back in the near future to check out new information!! | This is a project created by and for the students in the School of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine Florida. Please do not edit unless you are involved in this project, but please come back in the near future to check out new information!! | ||
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<div class="editorbox"> | '''Original Editor '''-Laurel Walters | ||
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'''Lead Editors''' - Your name will be added here if you are a lead editor on this page. [[Physiopedia:Editors|Read more.]] | '''Lead Editors''' - Your name will be added here if you are a lead editor on this page. [[Physiopedia:Editors|Read more.]] | ||
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== <br>Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point == | == <br>Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point == | ||
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*Do PT's have direct access or are they part of a primary care team?<br> | *Do PT's have direct access or are they part of a primary care team?<br> | ||
Patients are referred by their physicians in hospital settings and private clinics. PT's do not have direct access at this time however they are part of an interdisciplinary team providing care to the patient. | Patients are referred by their physicians in hospital settings and private clinics. PT's do not have direct access at this time however they are part of an interdisciplinary team providing care to the patient. | ||
== Therapist Preparation == | == Therapist Preparation == | ||
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*What is the education process to become a Physiotherapist or Physical Therapist in this country? | *What is the education process to become a Physiotherapist or Physical Therapist in this country? | ||
**EDUCATION/TRAINING | **EDUCATION/TRAINING | ||
**The program is completed at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. | **The program is completed at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. | ||
*Entry requirements: CXC General Proficiency Examination - Five (5) courses including Mathematics and English | *Entry requirements: CXC General Proficiency Examination - Five (5) courses including Mathematics and English | ||
*Additional requirements: Any two 2 unit-Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) or two GCE Advanced Level passes from the following list of courses: | *Additional requirements: Any two 2 unit-Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) or two GCE Advanced Level passes from the following list of courses: | ||
*Physics | *Physics | ||
*Chemistry | *Chemistry | ||
*Mathematics | *Mathematics | ||
*Biology | *Biology | ||
*Applicants to the Physiotherapy program are further required to: | *Applicants to the Physiotherapy program are further required to: | ||
*Be 18 years at the time of admission | *Be 18 years at the time of admission | ||
*Complete sixty (60) voluntary hours in a PT department, at least 30 of which must be in an acute general hospital. | *Complete sixty (60) voluntary hours in a PT department, at least 30 of which must be in an acute general hospital. | ||
*Submit to a personal interview (1). | *Submit to a personal interview (1). | ||
**Training requires the completion of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree which consists of a three year program which covers the Physiotherapy coursework followed by a 12 months internship (2). | **Training requires the completion of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree which consists of a three year program which covers the Physiotherapy coursework followed by a 12 months internship (2). | ||
===== SPECIALIZATION ===== | ===== SPECIALIZATION ===== | ||
*Do clinicians specialise in certain areas of care and if so how? | *Do clinicians specialise in certain areas of care and if so how? | ||
The University of the West Indies began offering the Master of Sports and Exercise Medicine to Physical Therapists in September 2010 (2). Physical Therapy disciplines practiced in Jamaica include: | The University of the West Indies began offering the Master of Sports and Exercise Medicine to Physical Therapists in September 2010 (2). Physical Therapy disciplines practiced in Jamaica include: | ||
Orthopedics,Pediatrics, Neurology, Geriatric, Sports Medicine, Women's Health, Ergonomics, Hydrotherapy, Cardiopulmonary, Manual Therapy (2) | Orthopedics,Pediatrics, Neurology, Geriatric, Sports Medicine, Women's Health, Ergonomics, Hydrotherapy, Cardiopulmonary, Manual Therapy (2) | ||
POST GRADUATE STUDIES | POST GRADUATE STUDIES | ||
Physical therapists may choose to do post graduate studies in their area of choice. Some Physical Therapists in Jamaica are enrolled in, or have completed the Doctor of Physical Therapy program offered at Nova Southeastern University. The option for an academic doctorate (PhD) is also available both locally and overseas (2) | |||
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*What are the professional associations associated with Physiotherapy or Physial Therapy in this country? | *What are the professional associations associated with Physiotherapy or Physial Therapy in this country? | ||
Upon completion of the 12 month intership program, Physical Therapists are eligible for registration with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM). This was replaced by the Health Professions Council on April 1, 2002 At the national level, Physical Therapists are represented by the Physiotherapy Association of Jamaica (2). | Upon completion of the 12 month intership program, Physical Therapists are eligible for registration with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM). This was replaced by the Health Professions Council on April 1, 2002 At the national level, Physical Therapists are represented by the Physiotherapy Association of Jamaica (2). | ||
== Information about the Patient Community == | == Information about the Patient Community == | ||
*What is the population these PT’s serve? PT's serve the general population from pediatrics to geriatrics | *What is the population these PT’s serve? PT's serve the general population from pediatrics to geriatrics | ||
*What are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the population served? The major causes include Post- surgical orthopedics, CVA and Trauma. | *What are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the population served? The major causes include Post- surgical orthopedics, CVA and Trauma. | ||
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== Delivery of Care == | == Delivery of Care == | ||
*Is delivery of care provided in a timely manner? | *Is delivery of care provided in a timely manner? | ||
* Hospital inpatients and outpatients in private clinics are seen in a timely manner. However, there is a delay for outpatients services in a the public hospital settings. | * Hospital inpatients and outpatients in private clinics are seen in a timely manner. However, there is a delay for outpatients services in a the public hospital settings. | ||
*Special methods? Home health etc | *Special methods? Home health etc | ||
* Some therapists provide care in home settings.<br> | * Some therapists provide care in home settings.<br> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
<references />1) [http://www.mona.uwi.edu/admissions/programmes www.mona.uwi.edu/admissions/programmes] | <references />1) [http://www.mona.uwi.edu/admissions/programmes www.mona.uwi.edu/admissions/programmes] | ||
2) www.healthaccessja.com | |||
Also collected information via interviews with Physiotherapists currently practicing in Jamaica. | |||
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Revision as of 00:07, 19 November 2010
Welcome to Worldwide Physical Therapy Practice: a focus on Primary Care Physical Therapy
This is a project created by and for the students in the School of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine Florida. Please do not edit unless you are involved in this project, but please come back in the near future to check out new information!!
Original Editor -Laurel Walters
Lead Editors - Your name will be added here if you are a lead editor on this page. Read more.
Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point[edit | edit source]
- How do members of this country access Physical Therapy services?
- What is the entry point or typical path the patient must follow in order to receive services?
- Do PT's have direct access or are they part of a primary care team?
Patients are referred by their physicians in hospital settings and private clinics. PT's do not have direct access at this time however they are part of an interdisciplinary team providing care to the patient.
Therapist Preparation[edit | edit source]
Degree/Credentialing[edit | edit source]
- What is the education process to become a Physiotherapist or Physical Therapist in this country?
- EDUCATION/TRAINING
- The program is completed at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica.
- Entry requirements: CXC General Proficiency Examination - Five (5) courses including Mathematics and English
- Additional requirements: Any two 2 unit-Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) or two GCE Advanced Level passes from the following list of courses:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Applicants to the Physiotherapy program are further required to:
- Be 18 years at the time of admission
- Complete sixty (60) voluntary hours in a PT department, at least 30 of which must be in an acute general hospital.
- Submit to a personal interview (1).
- Training requires the completion of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree which consists of a three year program which covers the Physiotherapy coursework followed by a 12 months internship (2).
SPECIALIZATION[edit | edit source]
- Do clinicians specialise in certain areas of care and if so how?
The University of the West Indies began offering the Master of Sports and Exercise Medicine to Physical Therapists in September 2010 (2). Physical Therapy disciplines practiced in Jamaica include:
Orthopedics,Pediatrics, Neurology, Geriatric, Sports Medicine, Women's Health, Ergonomics, Hydrotherapy, Cardiopulmonary, Manual Therapy (2)
POST GRADUATE STUDIES
Physical therapists may choose to do post graduate studies in their area of choice. Some Physical Therapists in Jamaica are enrolled in, or have completed the Doctor of Physical Therapy program offered at Nova Southeastern University. The option for an academic doctorate (PhD) is also available both locally and overseas (2)
Professional Associations[edit | edit source]
- What are the professional associations associated with Physiotherapy or Physial Therapy in this country?
Upon completion of the 12 month intership program, Physical Therapists are eligible for registration with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM). This was replaced by the Health Professions Council on April 1, 2002 At the national level, Physical Therapists are represented by the Physiotherapy Association of Jamaica (2).
Information about the Patient Community[edit | edit source]
- What is the population these PT’s serve? PT's serve the general population from pediatrics to geriatrics
- What are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the population served? The major causes include Post- surgical orthopedics, CVA and Trauma.
Social/Cultural Influences[edit | edit source]
- What is the influence of the family on a patient's health status?
- The family is very involved in providing financial support and as caregivers. The family is also included in interdisciplinary team meetings in the rehabilitation program.
- What are the typical patient's living conditions, family dynamics, and cultural back ground?
- The patients range from low income to affluent backgrounds with living conditons varying accordingly.
Delivery of Care[edit | edit source]
- Is delivery of care provided in a timely manner?
- Hospital inpatients and outpatients in private clinics are seen in a timely manner. However, there is a delay for outpatients services in a the public hospital settings.
- Special methods? Home health etc
- Some therapists provide care in home settings.
Type of Health System[edit | edit source]
- Is it a national health system with universal access?
- Public hospitals provide universal access, however patients may choose to seek services in private hospitals and clinics.
- Public hospitals provide universal access, however patients may choose to seek services in private hospitals and clinics.
Payment System[edit | edit source]
- What methods to patient use to pay for service? (Insurance, bartering etc.)
- Insurance coverage, cash payments
References[edit | edit source]
1) www.mona.uwi.edu/admissions/programmes
2) www.healthaccessja.com
Also collected information via interviews with Physiotherapists currently practicing in Jamaica.
