Analysis of physical therapy education programs in universities of United States
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2022.04.017
- VernacularTitle:美国高校物理治疗教育项目分析
- Author:
Huigang GAO
1
;
Xiaoya ZHANG
1
;
Li HUANG
1
;
Yuanwen LIU
1
;
Xiquan HU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
physical therapy, United States, education
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2022;28(4):484-489
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the educational characteristics of physical therapy in universities of United States, and provide reference for the international development of rehabilitation therapy education in China.Methods Based on the data collected from the official websites of three universities in the United States and the databases at home and abroad, combined with the author's learning experience, the characteristics of physical therapy education in universities of United States in detail was analyzed.Results Characteristics of physical therapy education in universities of United States had strict accreditation system, course objectives oriented by practicing competence, comprehensive curriculum plan, educational concept of student-centered, high level of teaching informatization, diversified teaching and learning evaluation system, which conformed to the goal of rehabilitation competency of World Health Organization.Conclusion Physical therapy education in United States has remarkable characteristics and a well-developed system, which has certain reference value for China.
