AHMAD ZAHID INTRODUCES PHYSIOTHERAPY COURSES TO TVET

AHMAD ZAHID INTRODUCES PHYSIOTHERAPY COURSES TO TVET

AHMAD ZAHID INTRODUCES PHYSIOTHERAPY COURSES TO TVET. The government will introduce physiotherapy certification courses in the national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum, announced Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. This initiative aims to address the significant gap in the ratio of physiotherapists to the national population.

Addressing The Need For Physiotherapists

The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the urgent need for more physiotherapists in the country. Currently, Malaysia has one physiotherapist for every 7,400 people, a ratio much lower than in developed countries, where the ratio is one physiotherapist for every 2,000 people.

“In developed countries, the ratio is one physiotherapist for every 2,000 people. In our country, it is one for every 7,400 people. This is a significant gap that the TVET system needs to address,” Dr. Ahmad Zahid stated.

Launching New Courses

The announcement was made during the launch of the ProPain Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation Centre in Section 13. Dr. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the National TVET Council chairman, emphasized that introducing these courses at the TVET level will help bridge this gap.

Currently, physiotherapy courses are available at the diploma level through medical and health faculties in colleges and universities. However, Dr. Ahmad Zahid proposed that lower-level certification courses could be conducted by several TVET institutions, which will be announced later.

Basic Training Through Malaysian Skills Certificate

Initially, the new courses will provide basic training through the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) levels 1 and 2. This foundational training is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge in physiotherapy.

Pursuing Physiotherapy Through TVET

Dr. Ahmad Zahid emphasized the importance of pursuing physiotherapy through the TVET system rather than traditional academic routes, given the country’s need for more physiotherapists. This approach aims to make the field more accessible and encourage more students to enter the profession.

Conclusion

The introduction of physiotherapy certification courses in the TVET curriculum marks a significant step toward addressing the shortage of physiotherapists in Malaysia. By providing foundational training through TVET, the government aims to balance the ratio of physiotherapists to the national population and meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals in this field.

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