The government estimates that there will be a shortage of nearly 500 physical therapists in 2040, and the number of places in the physical therapy course of Hong Kong Metropolitan University will increase by 10 to 50 places in the next academic year to meet the needs of the industry.
According to the school, the course has been launched since the 2020 academic year, and an average of 16 students will compete for one place. Even if the academic sector adds physiotherapy courses, the number of applicants has not decreased, and the industry prospects are ideal. If you join a public hospital or social welfare institution, the starting salary can reach 30,000 yuan.
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The official estimate is that there is a shortage of nearly 500 students, and the number of places will be increased to 50 in the next academic year.
In addition to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, self-financing institutions have also offered physiotherapy courses in recent years, including Metropolitan University, Tung Wah College, and Caritas Institute of Higher Education.
Metropolitan University will start physiotherapy courses in 2020. Associate Dean (Academic Quality Assurance and Enhancement) of Metropolitan University School of Nursing and Health, Weinan Tseng, stated that the official estimate is that there will be a shortage of nearly 500 physical therapists. The number has been increased from 40 to 50 to meet industry needs.
He pointed out that the demand for physiotherapists in the industry is in short supply. Whether it is the Hospital Authority or social welfare agencies, they are all eager for relevant talents. The starting salary for graduates can reach 30,000 yuan.
Tseng Weinan, Associate Dean (Academic Quality Assurance and Enhancement) of the School of Nursing and Health, Metropolitan University, said that the number of places in the first year of the physical therapy course will be increased by 10 to 50 places in the next school year to meet industry needs.
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The number of applicants for additional courses held by academia after deduction of government-sponsored four-year tuition fee of 350,000 remains unchanged
At present, after deducting government funding from the "SSSDP" program, the annual tuition fee is 88,000, and the total four-year tuition fee is about 350,000.
Tsang Weinan pointed out that in previous years, every 16 students competed for 1 place. The median number of students admitted in the past two years, calculated on the basis of five subjects, is 36 points and 34 points after weighting.
He pointed out that in the academic sector, physiotherapy courses have been added. With the decrease in the population of Secondary Six students, there is competition in admissions, but the number of applicants has not decreased, reflecting the large demand for courses.
He admitted.
Entrance qualifications may be different than those of other institutions, but after four years of intensive training, the school will ensure that graduates meet the basic standards and requirements. "
The five physiotherapy teaching and research rooms of the School of Health and Nursing of the Metropolis will be opened earlier this year, including sports physiotherapy and biomechanics research rooms.
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The current professional certification review is good. Review the internship situation this school year
At present, the course has not yet obtained the professional certification of the Physiotherapist Management Committee. It takes 4 years to obtain the certification, so that the graduates can obtain the registered practice qualification.
Tsang Weinan pointed out that in the first year of the course, a report has been submitted to the committee to ensure that the 1:15 teacher-student ratio, teaching space and facilities, library resources, and internal quality certification mechanism for the course meet the requirements. It will continue to be reviewed by the task force for the next three years , Including the evaluation of course teaching, clinical practice, and the effectiveness of students’ learning. "I will scare him into applying what he has learned, not just talking about theory." He pointed out.
At present, the assessment progress is good, and I am confident that the course can obtain the qualification assessment.
Five physical therapy teaching and research rooms are equipped with optical motion analysis system
The College of Health and Nursing at Metropolitan Taisaihui in Sheung Shing Street, Ho Man Tin was opened earlier this year, and five physiotherapy teaching and research rooms were opened simultaneously.
For example, the sports physiotherapy and biomechanics research room is equipped with an optical motion analysis system and a force measurement board, which can analyze the user's joint activity data to prevent and treat injuries.
The cranial nerve physiotherapy teaching and research room, imitating the pediatric physiotherapy environment, is equipped with balance beams, climbing frames, and gait training equipment, so that students can learn to apply equipment, evaluate and train children's development.
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