《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2022, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (4): 484-489.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2022.04.017

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Analysis of physical therapy education programs in universities of United States

GAO Huigang,ZHANG Xiaoya,HUANG Li,LIU Yuanwen,HU Xiquan()   

  1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, China
  • Received:2021-06-01 Revised:2022-03-29 Published:2022-04-25 Online:2022-05-05
  • Contact: HU Xiquan E-mail:xiquhu@hotmail.com
  • Supported by:
    National Key Research and Development Program(2018YFC2001603);Special Incubation Project of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University for National Natural Science Foundation(2021GZRPYQN10)

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.

Key words: physical therapy, United States, education