Master in Physiotherapy (MPT) Program (Entry-level)

Amy Fu, PhD, PTProgramme Leader

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences3 August 2018

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2:30 – 2:45 p.m. WelcomeInformation of MPT(Dr. Amy Fu – MPT Programme Leader)

2:45 – 3:00 p.m. Information of MOT(Dr. Andy Cheng – MOT Programme Leader)

3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Information of Training Sponsorship Scheme(Ms. Bertha Leung & Miss Camellia Ma –SWD representative)

3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Q & A session

3:45-4:15 p.m. Separate consultation on MPT (Room Z207)and MOT (Room Z504)

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Rundown of information seminar:

Formative Years of Physiotherapy 2nd World Wars & the polio epidemics in early 1900s established the value of

physiotherapy in rehabilitation

Barclay J (1994) In Good Hands - the History of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 1894-1994. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.

Industrial accident

Physiotherapy in Hong Kong– 60s – 70s

Physiotherapy services– 2020 …

老人, 慢性疾病,家庭, 社区为基础

PhysiotherapyPreventing injuries, restoring

independence, and promoting a maximal level of function to people with physical

dysfunctions and mental health problems

Multiple physical means to provide patient care:Electrotherapy, Exercise therapy, Manual therapy, Assistive devices

Service points

急症处理

門診物理治疗

2010/6/26

早期床旁康復

社区物理治疗

公众教育

及早支持出院計劃

基層护理

Why MPT?Global trend

– Canada: • All PT schools have implemented the MPT program.

– US: • 226 out of 227 accredited PT programs are at the doctoral level (DPT). All are required to award the DPT degree by 2016.

– Australia: • Most schools have implemented the MPT program, with some schools concurrently running the MPT and BSc PT programs.

Why MPT in Hong Kong?Need to increase student intake.

– Increasing need of physiotherapy service (ageing population, increased awareness of well-being and quality of health).

– Shortage of physiotherapists across different sectors.– A need to increase supply of physiotherapy labor force of

promising quality in a timely manner.

MPT Vs BSc?Two-year program

– Allows an alternative pathway to enter the physiotherapy profession (bachelor degree holders)

– Able to produce physiotherapy graduates in 2 years

Program Curriculum• 6 semesters in 2 years (including 2 summer

semesters)• Professional content and clinical education hours

(more than 1,000 hours) not less than the BSc (Hons) PT program

Entrance Requirements Have obtained credits in each of the following pre-requisiteuniversity undergraduate-level courses before admission:

Human Physiology (3 credits or equivalent). Human Anatomy (3 credits or equivalent)

Student intake: 48 maximum Have BSc degree (preferably in a related field: kinesiology,exercise studies or health-related disciplines).

Professional RecognitionMPT graduates can apply for registration with the

Physiotherapists Board of Hong Kong.

Curriculum covers all essential subject areas required for entry level physiotherapy education

Professional Recognition Registration with Physiotherapists Board of Hong Kong

was approved in December 2015 under the Guidelines for Handling Applications for Registration under section 12 (1)(a) of the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance. The MPT graduates are fully eligible to apply for registration and practice in Hong Kong.

Graduate Survey

PT/OT II (二級物理/職業治療師) - 42人

PT/OT I (一級物理/職業治療師) - 12人

SPT/SOT (高級物理/職業治療師) - 1人

CEO (行政總監) - 1人

Graduate survey

MPT = 物理治療學碩士課程MOT = 職業治療學碩士課程

K = HK$1,000

Salary ：

3rd cohort of the MPT programme

Timeline of 4th MPT cohortMonth Task3 August 2018 • MPT and MOT Information Seminar16 August –11 September 2018

• Receive online applicationsSeptember 2018 • Shortlisting and interview the applicantsOctober 2018 • RS Dept. gives offers to successful applicants,

and also NGOs list to those with interestNovember 2018 • 1st & 2nd round of NGOs recruitmentDecember 2018 • Registration of successful applicants as MPT

students14 January 2019 • Commencement of study for 4th cohort of MPT

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Tuition Fee• A total of $540,000 for 2 years (4 instalments: $135,000 each)

• Students can apply for sponsorship from NGOs.

• Students with sponsorship will have to settle the tuition fee bythemselves first, and then reimburse from the NGO.

Sponsorship scheme in previous cohorts

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• 30 students from 1st cohort graduated in January 2014. 27students obtained sponsorships from 20 NGOs. 3 studentsdecided to study on self finance basis.

• 29 students from 2nd cohort graduated in January 2016. 27of them obtained sponsorships from 19 NGOs. 2 studentsdecided to study on self finance basis.

• At present, there are 45 active students. 43 of themobtained sponsorships from NGOs.

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