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How to Work as an Internationally Trained Physiotherapist in Singapore (Updated)

If you’re an internationally trained physiotherapist and you’d like to start working in Singapore, you’ll need to follow these steps: Obtain recognition from the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC): The AHPC is the regulatory body responsible for physiotherapy practice in Singapore. You’ll need to submit an application to the AHPC and provide proof of your…

10 Requirements for Being a Physiotherapist in Singapore

To be eligible for registration as a Physiotherapist in Singapore you need to meet the criteria below: 1. Have a basic professional physiotherapy qualification profession2. Be bona fide3. Have an offer of employment in Singapore4. Be of good standing/reputation/character. Other additional information that may be considered are: 5. Your Work experience and history6. Registration with…

List of Recognized Physiotherapy Qualifications in Singapore

If you are an internationally trained physiotherapist who desires to work in Singapore there are quite a number of requirements you need to meet. A major requirement is for your professional qualification (diploma, B.Sc, M.Sc) to be on the Singapore List of Recognised Qualifications. Physiotherapists who have their qualifications on this list are exempt from…

Study Materials for the Singapore Physiotherapy Qualifying Examination

1. Electrotherapy explained. Principles and Practice.(3rd Edition) Butterworth-Heinemann. 2. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: A guide to practice. (4th edition).St Louis, Mosby. 3. Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems. Adults and Paediatrics. (4th edition). Pryor, J.A. and Prasad. 4. Orthopaedic Physical Assessment (4th Edition).Magee D. J. (2002). .(4th ed.) W.B. Saunders 5. Peripheral Manipulation (3rd Ed).Maitland G.D. (1991).…

Format of the Singapore Physiotherapy Qualifying Exams

The Singapore Physiotherapy QE comprises a 2-hour written paper and 1-hour practical exam. The Written paper consists of: i) 10 Multiple Choice Questions on Paediatrics and Electrophysical Agents (EPA)(10 marks) ii) Short Answer Questions (90 marks)Comprising compulsory questions on cardiopulmonary, neurology and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.Basic anatomy, physiology and behavioural sciencequestions may be asked in the applied manner…