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C O U R S E C O O R D I N A T O R : P R O F E S S O R F I L I P S T A E S
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES PHYSIOTHERAPY IN ZIMBABWE
Contents
� Location � Attractions � Demographics � Education System � Physiotherapy Education � Physiotherapy Education Content � Current Research in Department of Rehabilitation � Professional Registration � Professional Registration For Foreigners � Associations � Job prospects � Finances
Demographics
� Population (2012 Census) : 13,061,239 � Birth rate : 32.19 births/1,000 population (2012 est.) � Death rate : 12.38 deaths/1,000 population (2012 est.) � Physicians density : 0.16 physicians/1,000 population
(2004) � Hospital bed density : 1.7 beds/1,000 population (2011) � Major languages: English (official), Shona, Ndebele + 15
other languages � Literacy rate : Total population: 90.7% (2003 est.),
male: 94.2% (2003 est.), female: 87.2% (2003 est.)
� Driving : Left � Currency : Multi-currency system
Education System
� Compulsory : 5 yrs – 16yrs ¡ First seven years : Primary school and then ¡ Four years : Secondary school.-> Vocational College
� Non Compulsory ¡ Two years : High school. -> University
Physiotherapy Education
� University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences Harare.
� Department of Rehabilitation, ¡ 4 year fulltime BSc with Honours PHYSIOTHERAPY (Since
1987) ¡ 2 year parttime MSc PHYSIOTHERAPY ¡ 4 year fulltime Bsc with Honours Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy Education
� Entry requirements undergrad. ¡ 5 ‘O’ subjects, including English Language at ‘O’ level and at
least two Advanced passes or equivalent. ¡ Application fee of US$50 (Locals) ¡ Application fee of US$70 (Locals) ¡ High competition.
� Entry requirements postgrad. ¡ Experience and CPD ¡ Bsc Honours
Physiotherapy Education Content Anatomy C 1&2 RPY101 Physiology C 1&2 RPH101 Physics C 1&2 RPS101 Psychology I C 1&2 RS0C101 Sociology C 1&2
CSHS101 Communication Skills (for academic purposes) C 1&2
CSHS102 Communication Skills (for academic purposes) C 1&2 BSc PHYSIOTHERAPY YEAR II RPT201 Physiotherapy Techniques II C 1&2 RR101 Rehabilitation I C 1&2 RCS101 Clinical Sciences I C 1&2 RC101 Clinical Physiotherapy C 1&2
RRM101 Research Methodology and BioStatistics I C 1&2
RKB101 Kinesiology C 1&2 RPS201 Psychology II C 1&2 BSc PHYSIOTHERAPY YEAR III RPT301 Physiotherapy Techniques III C 1&2 RR201 Rehabilitation II C 1&2 RCS201 Clinical Sciences II C 1&2 RC201 Clinical Physiotherapy II C 1&2 RRM201 Research Methodology and Statistics II C 1&2 PHYSIOTHERAPY YEAR IV RPT401 Physiotherapy Techniques IV C 1&2 RR301 Rehabilitation III C 1&2 RCS301 Clinical Sciences III C 1&2 RC301 Clinical Physiotherapy III C 1&2
RPR470 Research Project
Physiotherapy Education Content
� Internship (Total 15 months) ¡ Hospital setting (Compulsory)
÷ medical ward (HIV - common, tropical diseases : malaria, Gillean Bare – not so common), burns unit, peads (club foot is relatively common), HDU & ICU (trauma pts, cardio respiratory pts) , Neuro
¡ Rehabilitation Centres (Compulsory) – ÷ CVA, Parkingsons, ALS, MS, CP, Trauma pts.
¡ Private Practice.
Current Research in Department of Rehabilitation.
� (i) A randomized controlled study comparing the effect of standardized care plus conventional care only on the outcomes of stroke survivors and family caregivers in Harare and Chitungwiza. PhD study.
� (ii)A pilot study to determine the prevalence of stroke at Chitungwiza, Harare, Parirenyatwa Central Hospital.
� (iii)Exploring the barriers and facilitators of family involvement in reestablishment of participation in meaningful occupations by adults with substance use disorders in disadvantaged communities of Zimbabwe. PhD study.
� (iv)Neurocognitive development of children 6 to 12 years in Zimbabwe and the impact of HIV PhD study.
� (v)Challenges and quality of life of caregivers of HIV- infected children.
� (vi)Functional status and its predictors among HIV infected adults on antiretroviral .
Professional Registration
� Physiotherapy is a protected proffession. ¡ Health Professions Act (Chapter 27:19). ¡ Direct entry or via referal.
� Registration ¡ Initial registration after graduating.
÷ Locals (US$) 55 and Foreigners (US$) 330 ÷ Struck off register if inactive for 2 yr and no CPD points
accumulated.
� Practicing Certificate (annualy) ¡ Active 6 months + to qualify. ¡ Physiotherapists (Government) (US$) 112 ¡ Physiotherapists (Private) (US$) 288
Professional Registration For Foreigners
� Provisional Register ¡ One year working under supervision before migration to
“regular” register. ÷ Government hospital and government rehabilitation institution –
concentrations in tropical diseases, hiv and involvement in community based projects.
÷ Plus exams if theoretical course/s deemed compulsory is not covered by applicant in foreing education,
Associations
� Zimbabwe Physiotherapy Association (ZPA) � Member of World Confederation for Physiotherapy.
¡ Autonomous professional body. ¡ Ensures the delivery of quality service to the general public of
Zimbabwe. ¡ Protects interests of profession and members. ¡ Provides for professional development (accreditation of CPD
courses )
Job prospects
� Government institutions ¡ Hospitals, rehabilitation centres, clinics, nursing homes
� Private Sector ¡ Sports teams, private hopitals , clinics, nursing homes, sports
centres, mining company hospitals and sports facilities
� Private practice
Finances
� Medical insurance (not compulsory) ¡ Different schemes depending on employer and income. ¡ Different agreements between health care givers and medical
insurances.
� Cash payment - (US$) 35 per visit / 30 min. � Salaries
¡ +-(US$) 800 government institutions ¡ +-(US$) 1500 private practice