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Deficiencies in physiotherapy education

Johnlyne C. Beenhakker
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 42, No 2 | a812 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v42i2.812 | © 2018 Copyright Status: Not provided. Contact Holding Institution to verify copyright status. Rights Holder: South African Society of Physiotherapy
Submitted: 28 September 2018 | Published: 31 May 1986

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Johnlyne C. Beenhakker, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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A Study was undertaken to determine a curriculum which would best meet the health care needs of South Africa. From the results of the study, the competencies required for effective physiotherapy practice were determined. When comparing the proposed curriculum to training in South Africa, areas of weakness in the present curricula were established. These areas of deficiency are delineated and the methods for improving physiotherapy education are discussed.


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