The three-year degree programme in Fisioterapia (Physiotherapy) trains healthcare professionals specialised in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of movement and functional disorders, with the aim of promoting the recovery of autonomy and the improvement of the person's quality of life.
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Fisioterapia (abilitante alla professione sanitaria di Fisioterapista)
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Duration:
3 years
Teaching Hub:
Potenza
Language:
Italian
Degree class:
L/SNT2 (Health professions for rehabilitation)
Credits:
180 ECTS
Admission:
By admission test
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/ Overview
The course takes place at the San Carlo Regional Hospital in Potenza, offering students a training experience closely integrated with clinical practice and with the activity of the health professions. The programme combines a solid preparation in biomedical sciences with professional training, aimed at developing skills that are immediately applicable in different care contexts.
The preparation explores the main areas of physiotherapy, from neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation to neurological, cardiorespiratory, geriatric and sports rehabilitation. From the first year, students carry out practical activities and clinical internships, supported by expert tutors, progressively developing technical skills, clinical reasoning skills and professional autonomy.
Particular attention is also paid to the use of innovative technologies for rehabilitation, such as sensory stimulation methodologies and robotic tools, as well as the development of communication and relational skills essential for working in multidisciplinary teams and designing personalised rehabilitation paths.
The qualification qualifies you to practice the health profession of Physiotherapist and allows you to access a sector characterized by a constant demand for qualified professionals.
Why choose Fisioterapia?
The three-year degree course in Fisioterapia offers a scientific and professionalizing preparation that allows you to acquire clinical, relational and technical skills to operate in the various areas of rehabilitation.
Employment prospects
Access to a health profession in high demand, with the possibility of inclusion in public, private, accredited and freelance facilities
Clinical experience from the first year
Progressive internships that allow you to apply the knowledge acquired and gradually develop professional autonomy
Person-centered approach
Integration of scientific skills, relational skills and personalization of the rehabilitation path according to the patient's needs
Professional Tutoring
Constant support of experienced physiotherapists in the development of clinical, operational and decision-making skills
Innovation in rehabilitation
Use of advanced methodologies and technologies, including solutions for sensory stimulation and robotic rehabilitation
Breadth of areas of intervention
Preparation for neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, geriatric and sports rehabilitation
Connection with the healthcare system
Training in close contact with care facilities and professionals, encouraging comparison with clinical practice and integration into the world of work
International experiences
Possibility to participate in mobility programmes, semesters of study, summer schools and internships abroad
Hospital training
Educational and clinical activities within the San Carlo Regional Hospital in Potenza, in a highly qualified healthcare context
Dedicated spaces and services
Availability of laboratories, equipped classrooms and facilities designed to support the training of health professions
The close integration between teaching, internship and clinical practice makes it possible to develop a complete professional profile, ready to face the challenges of the different rehabilitation contexts.
/ Study Plan
Study plan
The three-year degree programme in Fisioterapia is developed over three years and provides for the acquisition of 180 Credits.
The study plan progressively integrates biomedical disciplines, rehabilitation methodologies, laboratories and clinical internships, accompanying students from the study of scientific foundations to the development of professional autonomy.
Programme structure
First year
The first year is dedicated to the acquisition of basic scientific knowledge and the fundamentals of physiotherapy, with the first inclusion in clinical contexts. The training focuses on:
Biomedical sciences: the study of the anatomy, physiology, and biological basis of the human body
Movement and function: in-depth study of the anatomical, biomechanical and functional aspects of movement
Fundamentals of rehabilitation: principles, methods and tools of physiotherapy practice
Transversal skills: courses in the psychological, pedagogical, social and English language areas
Workshops and internships: first professional experiences to develop technical and relational skills in contact with patients
Second year
The second year delves into the main areas of physiotherapy and consolidates clinical reasoning through intense practical activity. The courses cover:
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation: evaluation and treatment of the main pathologies of the musculoskeletal system
Neurological and cardiorespiratory rehabilitation: methods of intervention in neurological and respiratory diseases
Functional assessment: tools for movement analysis and rehabilitation plan
Professional internship: development of operational skills with increasing levels of autonomy in different care contexts
Third year
The third year completes the preparation with specialized insights and a high clinical activity, oriented towards entry into the profession. The itinerary includes:
Specialist rehabilitation: in-depth study of interventions in the neurological, neuropsychological fields and in complex clinical conditions
Interdisciplinary approach: integration of rehabilitation skills with the work of the multi-professional team
Health management and deontology: organization of services, ethical, legal and professional aspects of physiotherapy practice
Advanced clinical internship: consolidation of professional autonomy through highly responsible experiences
Final examination: final examination and verification of acquired skills
The study plan is completed by professional workshops, supplementary training activities and Theology teachings, offering a progressive preparation that combines solid scientific foundations, clinical practice and the development of professional reasoning.
Teaching approach
The training combines theoretical lessons, laboratories and clinical internship, promoting progressive learning that integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills and the development of professional autonomy.
Clinical internship from the first year: gradual insertion into care contexts to develop professional, relational skills and clinical reasoning skills
Professional tutoring: constant support from expert clinical tutors who guide the student in acquiring autonomy and operational responsibilities
Diversified care contexts: comparison with different patients, pathologies and rehabilitation paths to acquire a broad and versatile preparation
Progressive learning: gradual development of the skills required for the exercise of the profession through a continuous integration between theory and practice
International experiences: possibility to participate in semesters, summer programs, internships and mobility programs at universities and partner facilities abroad
International dimension: opportunity to take part in volunteering programmes and online training activities in international contexts
Dedicated facilities and services: use of the teaching laboratories, equipped classrooms, library, computer spaces and services of the training center of the San Carlo Hospital in Potenza
The integration of university education, clinical practice and comparison with national and international healthcare realities allows the development of solid skills and a person-oriented and evidence-based professional approach.
Highlights
Theoretical lessons integrated with laboratories and clinical internship
Field activities from the first year, with progressive operational autonomy
Clinical and educational tutors for constant coaching and structured feedback
Discussion of cases, simulations and debriefing sessions to consolidate clinical reasoning
Person-oriented, teamwork-oriented training and evidence-based practice
/ Admission
The admission process
Access to the undergraduate degree programme in Fisioterapia is subject to passing the admission test provided for in the competition notice for the Health Professions courses of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.
To participate, it is necessary to submit the application online and pay the registration fee by the deadlines indicated in the announcement. When enrolling, it is possible to indicate up to two degree programmes, specifying the order of preference; Preferences can be changed within the deadline.
The admission test is held remotely online and consists of 60 multiple-choice questions on logical reasoning, scientific culture (biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics), general culture and ethical-religious culture. At the end of the test, there will be additional reserve questions, which will only be used in the event of any cancellation of questions from the test.
The rankings are drawn up taking into account, in order, the preferences expressed by the candidate and the score obtained in the test. The University also provides a free online simulator, accessible after payment of the registration fee, to prepare for the admission test.
Rankings and notices
From 18 May until 11:59 p.m. on 1 September 2026 , it is possible to register for the admission test by paying the participation fee ( €130.00). The payment - to be made by 1 September 2026 - constitutes the completion of the registration without which it is not possible to take the exam.
The admission tests are held remotely ( home-based mode) on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September 2026 at 2:30 pm.
When registering for the test, each candidate selects the session they wish to participate in, subject to availability of places.
When enrolling, it is possible to indicate up to 2 undergraduate degree programmes among those on offer of the Faculty of Medicine for the academic year 2026/27 (art. 1 of the call, table below) specifying the order of preference (first choice and, if applicable, second choice) with the exception of the courses active at the Claudiana teaching centre in Bolzano, for which it is necessary to consult the https://www.claudiana.bz.it/it website.
The chosen degree programmes and the order of preference can be changed by 1 September 2026 by using the "modify competition registration" function of your enrolment profile.
Preferences and the order of preference are binding in the preparation of the merit rankings, therefore a careful reading of art. 10 of the competition notice.
The final rankings of each degree programme will be drawn up taking into consideration as a matter of priority:
1) the choices and the order of preference expressed by each candidate (first and second choice);
2) the score obtained.
Therefore, each ranking will be composed first of all of the candidates who have indicated the degree course as "first choice" ordered on the basis of merit, and then of those who have indicated the course as "second choice" in turn ordered on the basis of merit.
The following criteria will be observed in the allocation of places:
- if the candidate is admitted to the course indicated as the first choice (priority 1), the second choice, if expressed, is automatically cancelled (and eliminated from the corresponding ranking);
- if the candidate is admitted to the programme-campus indicated as second choice (priority 2), the first choice remains valid and the candidate retains his or her place in the ranking list for possible scrolling (even if he/she enrols in the degree programme indicated as second choice);
- if the candidate is NOT admitted to the first choice course nor, if expressed, to the second choice one, he or she is placed in the ranking list for both of which he or she may be asked to enrol by subsequent scrolling.
In any case , the order of preference is preserved
How the admission test takes place
The exam is delivered REMOTELY (via online web testing platform with remote control system).
It is essential to have:
- A PC (Windows 8 operating system, or later, or LINUX) or MAC (MAC-OS 10.14 or later) equipped with a webcam and microphone;
- GOOGLE CHROME browser (min. version 81.0) to be used as the only browser provided;
- Internet connectivity with minimum upload and download speed of 1.5 Mbps;
- A smartphone or tablet (Android min 4.1 – IOs min v.8) equipped with a webcam. The use of wifi is also recommended, during the procedure you will be asked to download an APP on your smartphone/tablet (34MB) from Google Play or AppStore (depending on whether you use a smartphone with Android or IoS operating system).
The tablet can ONLY be used as a replacement for the Smartphone, not the PC/Mac
The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions (max 60 points) distributed as follows:
- 20 logical reasoning questions;
- 30 questions on scientific culture: 10 on chemistry, 10 on biology, 5 on physics and 5 on mathematics (with elements of logic);
- 5 general culture questions;
- 5 questions of ethical-religious culture.
At the end of the exam, each candidate must answer further 8 questions in 8 minutes (so-called "reserve questions"), one for each subject, automatically assigned by the platform.
- The "reserve" questions do not contribute to the determination of the final score;
- they will be used only in the event that an anomaly emerges in one or more questions of the test that leads to their cancellation, replacing only the one relating to the same subject.
The test lasts 60 minutes
- By paying the test participation fee, the candidate can access the online simulation platform made available by the University free of charge and unlimitedly :
- Access the registration profile;
- Under the heading "List of competitions in which you are registered" click on the link: "Admission to the degree programme in Cosmetic Science and Technology and to the Degree Courses in Health Professions a.y. 2026/2027";
- On the Competition Registration Summary page, at the bottom left, there is the "Link Simulator"
- Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- New Charter for Health Care Workers - Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers (for Health Pastoral Care)
- Instruction Dignitas Personae on certain questions of Bioethics (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith)
- Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate (Benedict XVI)
- Encyclical Letter Laudato Si'
| Description | Deadline |
|---|---|
| From 18 May to 1 September 2026 |
Publication of convocations | From 7 September 2026 |
Admission tests (home-based) | 11 and 12 September 2026 |
Publication of scores and consultation of the papers | From 18 September 2026 |
Publication of final rankings | From 23 September 2026 |
Enrolment | Until 29 September 2026 |
Takeovers | From 30 September 2026 |
Info & Support
For information and/or support on booking exam sessions and paying the participation fee , please contact convocazioni@ilmiotest.it
For any other information on the competition registration procedure, please contact
- the toll-free number 800.954.459 (Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., Saturday from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.)
| CODE | DEGREE PROGRAMME | SEATS | DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT | LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2B4J |
Nursing (L/SNT1)
| 55 | Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana 85100 Potenza (Tel.0971612877)
| Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana 85100 Potenza |
2B5J | Nursing (L/SNT1) | 35 | Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Presidio Ospedaliero di Villa D'Agri "Ospedale San Pio da Pietrelcina" Segreteria Via C. Colombo, 15/A 85050 Villa D'Agri (PZ) (Tel.0975354203) | Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Presidio Ospedaliero di Villa D'Agri "Ospedale San Pio da Pietrelcina" Via C. Colombo, 15/A 85050 Villa D'Agri (PZ) |
2A2J | Nursing (L/SNT1) | 140 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
2A5J | Nursing (L/SNT1) | 33 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Presidio Ospedaliero San Filippo Neri A.S.L. Rome 1 Piazza di Santa Maria della Pietà 5, Pavilion 90, 1st floor 00135 Rome |
2F9A | Nursing (L/SNT1) | 95 | Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero University Degree and Master Course c/o Istituto Artigianelli in Via G. Piamarta 6, 25121 Brescia (Tel. 0303518656) |
Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero Degree Course and University Master's Degree c/o Istituto Artigianelli in Via G. Piamarta 6 25121 Brescia
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2A6J | Nursing (L/SNT1) | 50 | Ospedale Cottolengo Piccola Casa della Divina Provvidenza Via Cottolengo, 14 10152 Torino (Tel. 0115294481) | Ospedale Cottolengo Piccola Casa della Divina Provvidenza Via Cottolengo, 14 10152 Torino |
Midwifery (L/SNT1) | 30 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome | |
2B8J | Physiotherapy (L/SNT2) | 60 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. |
2B0J | Physiotherapy (L/SNT2) | 30 | Socio-Health and Rehabilitation Complex "Villa Immacolata" Strada Sammartinese 65/A 01030 San Martino al Cimino (VT) (Tel. 0761292570) | Social Health and Rehabilitation Complex "Villa Immacolata" Strada Sammartinese 65/A 01030 San Martino al Cimino (VT) |
2N2D |
Physiotherapy (L/SNT2)
| 40 | Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza (Tel. 0971.612877) | Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza |
| Orthoptic and Ophtalmologic Assistance (L/SNT2) | 10 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
2D6A | Speech and Language Therapy (L/SNT2) | 30 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
2G9A | Speech and Language Therapy (L/SNT2) | 30 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
2G9A |
Speech and Language Therapy* (L/SNT2) | 20 | Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200) | Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano |
| Occupational Therapy* (L/SNT2) | 20 | Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200) | Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano |
2F2A | Childhood Neuro and Psycomotricity (L/SNT2) | 16 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
2F2A | Childhood Neuro and Psycomotricity (L/SNT2) | 16 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
2G6B | Cardiocirculatory pathophysiology and cardiovascular perfusion techniques (L/SNT3) | 20 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. |
2C1J | Dietistic (L/SNT3) | 20 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
2H9A | Dietistic* (L/SNT3) | 20 | Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200) | Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano |
2P9A | Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques (L/SNT3) | 30 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
| Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques (L/SNT3) | 15 | Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza (Tel.0971.612877) |
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| Dental Hygiene (L/SNT3) | 16 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome
| Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
2G8A | Dental Hygiene* (L/SNT3) | 20 | Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200) | Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano |
2C3J | Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (L/SNT3) | 30 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
2F6A | Environment and Workplace Prevention Techniques (L/SNT4) | 10 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome |
| CODE | DEGREE PROGRAMME | SEATS | DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT | LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3D5F |
Cosmetic Science and Technology (L-29)
| 30 | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Student Campus Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore "A. Gemelli" Faculty of Medicine and Surgery L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome |
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Additional Educational Obligations (OFA)
Admitted students who have not correctly answered at least 20% of the questions in the subjects indicated in the call for applications are assigned Additional Training Obligations (OFA), to be fulfilled within the first year.
To make up for initial deficiencies, it is necessary to attend specific intensive and remedial activities, even remotely, and pass a final multiple-choice exam. Failure to fulfill the OFAs prevents students from taking the exams scheduled for the second year.
Applicants with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Applicants with disabilities and/or SLD may request compensatory tools and/or dispensatory measures at least seven days before the test.
Applicants with a certified disability of 66% or higher, or who are recognised under Law 104/1992, are exempt from university tuition fees but must pay the €100 fee to reserve their place.
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Prepare for the entrance tests of the "A. Gemelli" Faculty of Medicine and Surgery with online courses in Italian, designed to accompany you towards the test with dedicated teaching support and virtual classes with a reduced number of participants.
30-hour courses, 60-hour courses and a Chemistry enhancement module are available.
Transfers, programme changes and second degrees
Applicants who wish to transfer from another university, apply for a second degree programme or resume their studies must meet the admission requirements.
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Study, internship and volunteering abroad
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Internships and career opportunities
The Faculty offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities, allowing students to apply the skills acquired in concrete work contexts.
Internships and professional training
The professional internship is a fundamental component of the three-year degree programme in Fisioterapia and accompanies students throughout the entire course of study, promoting the progressive development of clinical, technical and relational skills. Experience in the field allows you to apply the knowledge acquired, refine clinical reasoning and gradually build professional autonomy.
The activities take place in qualified care facilities, under the supervision of clinical and educational tutors who accompany students in learning and taking care of people in the various rehabilitation contexts. The comparison with different case histories makes it possible to consolidate the ability to evaluate, plan and manage physiotherapy intervention.
At the end of each year, the skills achieved are verified through an internship exam. The evaluation considers the path taken, the opinions of the tutors, the papers on clinical cases and a theoretical-practical test based on the simulation of care situations, aimed at ascertaining the level of professional preparation achieved.
The Career Service supports students and graduates as they prepare to enter the job market, providing career guidance and resources to help them navigate different professional and organisational contexts. It supports the development of transversal skills, creates opportunities to meet employers and helps students develop an informed and coherent career path.
Every year, more than 20,000 students take part in events organised with over 100 partner companies, and more than 9,500 undertake an internship with support from the Career Service and internship tutors.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the three-year degree programme in Fisioterapia, the graduate acquires scientific, clinical and relational skills that allow him to operate in a qualified way in the various areas of nutrition, prevention and food education.
Functional assessment
Analysis of the person's condition and identification of rehabilitation needs in the different stages of life
Planning of the intervention
Definition and implementation of personalized physiotherapy programs for the recovery of motor and functional skills
Rehabilitation techniques
Application of specific methodologies and tools in the main areas of physiotherapy
Rehabilitation technologies
Use of innovative devices and solutions to support physiotherapy assessment and treatment
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Participation in teamwork together with doctors and other health professionals for the overall care of the person
Prevention and health education
Promotion of healthy behaviors and interventions aimed at maintaining autonomy and functionality
Communication and care relationship
Effective management of the relationship with patients, family members and caregivers to encourage adherence to the rehabilitation process
Clinical reasoning
Interpretation of the data collected and monitoring of outcomes to guide therapeutic decisions according to scientific evidence
The skills acquired allow us to operate in the various areas of physiotherapy with a personalised, interdisciplinary approach oriented towards the recovery of the best possible quality of life for the person.
Career prospects
The three-year degree programme in Fisioterapia qualifies you to practice the health profession of physiotherapist, offering opportunities for inclusion in the main contexts of rehabilitation and assistance, both public and private.
Public and private healthcare facilities
Activities in hospitals, health authorities, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics and accredited facilities
Specialist rehabilitation services
Interventions in the neurological, orthopedic, geriatric, cardiorespiratory, sports and pediatric fields
Residences and territorial services
Rehabilitation in nursing homes, home services and social and health facilities dedicated to continuity of care
Freelance
Practice in professional offices, physiotherapy centers, sports associations and clubs
Working in multidisciplinary teams
Collaboration with doctors and other health professionals in the definition and management of personalized rehabilitation programs
Health promotion and prevention
Interventions aimed at functional recovery, maintenance of autonomy and prevention of disabilities
The growing prevalence of chronic diseases, the aging of the population and the greater attention to prevention and quality of life make the physiotherapist an increasingly sought-after figure in health services and in the private sector.
Continuing your studies
The degree in Fisioterapia allows you to continue your training through specialisation and in-depth studies in the areas of rehabilitation, research and the organization of health services.
Graduate programmes: access to courses in the area of health professions, such as the Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Sciences of the Health Professions, to develop advanced skills in management, training and research
University Master's and advanced training: possibility to deepen specific sectors of physiotherapy and rehabilitation through specialization courses
Research and training: development of skills in scientific research, teaching and organisation of health services
Continuing your studies allows you to broaden your professional skills and move towards coordination, training, research and management roles in the field of rehabilitation.
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