Physiotherapy Degree

Escola Superior Saúde Santa Maria (ESSSM)

Konum Porto, Portekiz
Degree Type Bachelor
Start Date 01/09/2021
Duration 4 years
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Language Português
Attendance On Campus
Dedication Full-time
Pace Instructor-paced
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Program description

The Phisiotherapy Degree has a duration of 4 years, corresponding each year to 60 ECTS, for a total of 240 ECTS, aiming to develop specific knowledge, skills and competences, in the autonomous performance of excellent physiotherapy, both in rehabilitation and in health promotion and disease prevention.

General objectives

Technical, scientific and human autonomy, based on professional practice standards, ethical and moral values
High technical-scientific competence, based on critical reflection, using clinical practice based on current evidence, and constant professional development
Ability to exercise a reflective clinical practice in terms of rehabilitation and health promotion, in different clinical situations and in different communities
Ability to integrate the most varied health institutions, in transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams, respecting and recognizing the functions and skills of the other professionals
Proactive, entrepreneurial and innovative spirit contributing to the development of physiotherapy
Capacity for cooperation and technical and scientific exchange with national and foreign institutions
Spirit of support to the community, with a view to promoting socio-economic and cultural institutions and their regions