Construction of exercise rehabilitation specility based on World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo discuss the education of exercise rehabilitation specialty in China using World Health Organization rehabilitation competency framework (RCF). MethodsWith reference to World Health Organization Rehabilitation in Health Systems and RCF, this paper discussed the objectives, course contents and human resource management of exercise rehabilitation in China. ResultsRehabilitation service was an important part of health service to achieve the goals of United Nations 2030 health coverage, well-being of all people and sustainable development. Sports rehabilitation would cultivate professionals with knowledge of rehabilitation medicine and exercise rehabilitation. We should establish the concept of "people-oriented", improve the multi-disciplinary human resource management system, and improve the provision of multi-dimensional rehabilitation services in communities and hospitals, to cultivate professionals with both theoretical and practical abilities. RCF played an important role in developing teaching objectives, which helped for competency oriented education, curriculum settings, and an education system centered on competency. ConclusionUnder the context in Rehabilitation in Health Systems and RCF, we have clarified the competency characteristics required for the training of sports rehabilitation professionals, optimized the training mode of sports rehabilitation professionals, and explored the path to achieve the goals of sports rehabilitation talent training.