The physiotherapist is responsible for the identification, prevention, recovery, re-education, capacitation and rehabilitation of disabilities originated by physical dysfunctions of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and neurologic nature, as well as psychological dysfunctions.
The aim of this professional is to develop maximum functionality and quality of life by designing programmes, selecting, planning and using techniques, educational methods and specific therapies based on motion, manual therapies and physical/natural means, chosen after analysing and assessing motion and posture.
Consult reports https://www.a3es.pt/pt/resultados-acreditacao/fisioterapia-49
| 1º Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Curricular unit | Period | ECTS |
| Physiotherapy in Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions 1 | 1st Semester | 15.5 |
| Introduction to Physiotherapy | 1st Semester | 13.0 |
| Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary Conditions 1 | 2st Semester | 14.0 |
| Physiotherapy in Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions 2 | 2st Semester | 14.5 |
| Clinical Education I | Annual | 3.0 |
| 2º Year | ||
| Curricular unit | Period | ECTS |
| Physiotherapy in Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions 3 | 1st Semester | 14.5 |
| Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions 1 | 1st Semester | 14.0 |
| Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions 2 | 2st Semester | 14.5 |
| Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions 3 | 2st Semester | 14.0 |
| Clinical Education II | Annual | 3.0 |
| 3º Year | ||
| Curricular unit | Period | ECTS |
| Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary Conditions 2 | 1st Semester | 15.0 |
| Physiotherapy In Medical Surgical Conditions | 1st Semester | 15.0 |
| Clinical Education III | 2st Semester | 16.5 |
| Physiotherapy in The Community | 2st Semester | 13.5 |
| 4º Year | ||
| Curricular unit | Period | ECTS |
| Physiotherapy in Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions 4 | 1st Semester | 11.5 |
| Clinical Education IV | Annual | 37.5 |
| Project in Physiotherapy | Annual | 11.0 |
Entry Requirements Application Grade 95 points Tests for Admission 95 points One of the following combinations 02 Biology and Geology or 02 Biology and Geology + 07 Physics and Chemistry or 02 Biology and Geology + 19 Mathematics A Application Grade (Formula) High School Average Grade 50% Tests for Admission 50% Prerequisites Medical Certificate Individual Health Survey
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