Name: Isabel Auría Martín and Lara Torrubia García
from SPAIN
PT educational system:
We have both, private and public shools. After 4 years we can choose between different Masters or start working as a physio.
How many schools/ universities do you have?
Around 50 universities (48-49)Name of your students organization(s): Physiotherapy Students association Zaragoza- USJ (Asociación de estudiantes de fisioterapia Zaragoza-Usj)
Describe your students’ organization in 3 sentences:
Dynamic Students Association that want to improve Physiotherapy and share our knowledge.
What are the goals of your students’ organization?
Share Physiotherapy Knowledge, inform about new courses, organise events.
How many PT students are there within the organization? 53
Communication about ECPTS within your country:
We've tell them about ECPTS in our meetings, also we use our webpage and facebook page for this purpose.
What is the entry level for working as a physiotherapist in your country?
You need Physiotherapy Studies (4 years). Then you can start working. At the same time you can do Masters to complete your studies.
Do you offer English-speaking courses or summerschools for PTs/ PT-students?
Not yet. It's something we have in mind. Hopefully in a couple of years we can make it.