Physiotherapist (NT)
Education and Training:
To become a physiotherapist you usually have to study physiotherapy at university. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your NTCET. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, health education, physical education and physics are normally required. A number of universities in Australia offer degrees in physiotherapy. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.
Additional Information:
Students who have completed their secondary education at a rural school may be eligible for university admission under a rural students entry scheme. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information.
It is a legal requirement for graduates to be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia before being able to practice as a physiotherapist in any state or territory in Australia. For full details, see the Physiotherapy Board of Australia's website.
Related Courses:
While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.
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Employment Opportunities:
Physiotherapists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, community health centres, centres for physically disabled people, mental health services, rehabilitation centres, sports clinics and fitness centres, government departments and universities. Physiotherapists can also work in managerial and research positions.
Continued emphasis on sport and fitness, occupational health and safety, and aged care has increased the demand for physiotherapists. Opportunities also exist to become self-employed in private practice or to work part time.
For Further Information:
Australian Physiotherapy Association (NT Branch)
(08) 8362 1355
nt.branch@physiotherapy.asn.au
www.physiotherapy.asn.au CRS Australia
1800 277 277Physiotherapy Board of Australia
1300 419 495Information for other states and territories: