Development of programmes and curriculum of physical therapy at undergraduate level using ICF and rehabilitation competency framework / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#Objective To develop programmes and curriculum of physical therapy competency for undergraduate education for the training of competent physical therapy.Methods Using World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework (RCF) and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as framework, a discipline of physical therapy, and programmes and curriculum for undergraduate education were developed.Results The basic concepts of rehabilitation and disability, laws, regulations and ethics and physical therapy of functioning and disability were explored within RCF. The contents, core values and beliefs of physical therapy competencies were developed using RCF. Results -oriented and backward strategy was used to develop programmes and curriculum of undergraduate education in physical therapy based on competency. Conclusion The theory of ICF and RCF is important for developing programmes and curriculum of physical therapy competency. Based on RCF, the physical therapy competency domain, principles, strategies and educational framework for undergraduate education in physical therapy are constructed, helping for developing competency-based undergraduate education standards for physical therapy and professional competency standards in China.