Grigore T. Popa University Of Medicine and Pharmacy IASI
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy ( Physiotherapy, Kinesitherapy and Medical rehabilitation )
Iași, Romania
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Kinesitherapy and Medical rehabilitation) at Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania trains autonomous clinicians with theoretical and practical training. It covers balneology, physical therapy, rehabilitation and clinical education across diverse practice areas. Physiotherapists diagnose functional problems, treat to restore movement or prevent injury, coordinate care and promote function.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in Hospitals, Health Centers, Rehabilitation Centers, Private practice, Schools, Occupational health and safety roles, and Cosmetic, spa and Wellness Centers. They may also work in community or sports rehabilitation, geriatric care, outpatient clinics, or public health teams.
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
(Balneology, physical therapy and rehabilitation)
Balneology, physical therapy, and rehabilitation = Clinical education across diverse areas of practice
- Number of years: 3 years medical bachelor degree, 180 credits
- Number of students: 45 students/year
What is the Physiotherapy?
- Independent and autonomous professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies, prepared to have a key role in health systems, taking their own decisions.
- Physiotherapy provides services to individuals and populations in circumstances where movement and function are or could be, threatened by ageing, injury, pain, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors.
- Physiotherapy promotes the active participation in society through the development, maintenance and restoration of health, movement capacity, physical activity and functional ability throughout the lifespan.
What the physiotherapist do?
- diagnoses the functional medical problems;
- provides treatment, assisting the person to restore movement and/or avoid injuring themselves further;
- seeks input from other health professionals if required;
- helps the person to achieve the best possible rehabilitation, activity, and quality of life.
Learning outcomes of the study program
- Physical therapy techniques, and kinesiological, prophylactic and motor rehabilitation assistance;
- Electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, thermotherapy and massage techniques;
- The evaluation of the patients’ anatomical and functional status and the communication of the significant data to the specialized physician;
- Devising strategies and establishing the stages of the individual treatment plans based on static and dynamic physical exercises, chosen in accordance with the clinical diagnosis;
- Application of physical therapy and medical rehabilitation programs in order to restore diminished functions, to increase functional levels and to develop compensatory mechanisms;
- Use of verbal and nonverbal communication in the relation with the patient or with other members of the rehabilitation team;
- Importance and observance of medical ethics and deontology.
Where the physiotherapist works?
- Hospitals
- Health Centers
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Private practice
- Schools
- Occupational health and safety roles at workplaces
- Cosmetic, spa and Wellness Centers.
