Study programme	Physiotherapy
Higher Education Institution	Daugavpils University
Study field	Health Care

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	42722
EQF/LQF Level	6
Study Programme Type	Otrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija un profesionālā bakalaura grāds) vai otrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija), īstenojama pēc vispārējās vai profesionālās vidējās izglītības ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās četri gadi
Study programme (short name)	Professional bachelor study programme
Thematic group	Medicīniskie pakalpojumi
ISCED code	0915
ISCED	Medicīniskie pakalpojumi
Credit points	160
Degree to be acquired	Professional Bachelor's Degree in Health Care
Qualification to be obtained	Physiotherapist
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	4 years
Language	latvian

Licence number	-
Licence date
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	01.02.2023
Accreditation duration (in years)	2
Accreditation till	02.02.2025

Knowledge:
1. is able to demonstrate the basic and specialized knowledge of the profession of physiotherapist and a critical understanding of this knowledge; in addition, part of the knowledge corresponds to the highest level of achievement in the profession of physiotherapist;
2. is able to show an understanding of the most important concepts in the professional field and evidence-based regularities.

Skills:
3. is able to perform examination, evaluation and analysis of the functional condition of patients of any age, to prepare a physiotherapy treatment plan and to implement a patient-centred treatment process;
4. is able to purposefully select and use evidence-based medical technologies of physiotherapy; is able to prepare a conclusion regarding the functional condition of the patient;
5. is able to independently structure their learning and professional development, show a scientific approach to problem solving, performing work individually, in a team or leading the work of other people.

Competence:
6. is able to independently acquire, critically evaluate, select and analyse information and use it, make decisions and solve problems, working individually or collaborating with other health care professionals in a multi-professional team;
7. understands professional ethics, is responsible for the results of his/her professional activity, is able to assess the impact of his/her professional activity on the environment and society and participates in the development of the relevant professional field.