Pre-conditions and Modern Development of Specialities in Physical Therapy and Ergo-therapy in Ukraine

Authors

  • Yevhenij Іmas National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine
  • Olena Lazarieva National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29038/2220-7481-2017-02-10-15

Keywords:

physical therapy, ergo-therapy (occupational therapy), staff training

Abstract

Topicality. The crisis situation of the state of Ukrainian population health lifts the level of rehabilitation of patients and persons with disability to the priority national problem. The state of rehabilitation services grant substantially depends on the skilled personnel providing. Research aim: on the basis of analysis of scientifically-methodical literature and normatively legal acts to investigate pre-conditions and modern trends of progress of physical therapy and occupational therapy specialities in Ukraine. Research results. The educational programs of specialists preparation on a physical rehabilitation have many defects, and preparation of specialists on occupational therapy is absent in our country absolutely. In accordance with normative acts physical therapy is the legal successor of physical rehabilitation in our country, but these concepts are not identical. The intensive process of forming of new specialities, criterias of accreditation, educational programs of retraining passes in Ukraine. Conclusions. Change of legal bases in the sphere of preparation and labour of physical therapeutists and ergotherapeutists, design of educational programs in accordance with international standards, is the first step on a way to quality development of these fields of knowledge and practice.

Author Biographies

  • Yevhenij Іmas, National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine

    Doctor of Science in Economics, Professor

  • Olena Lazarieva, National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine

    Doctor of Science in Physical Education and Sports, Professor

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Published

2017-03-31

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Section

Historical, philosophical, juristic and organizational problems of physical culture

How to Cite

Pre-conditions and Modern Development of Specialities in Physical Therapy and Ergo-therapy in Ukraine. (2017). Physical Education, Sport and Health Culture in Modern Society, 2(38), 10-15. https://doi.org/10.29038/2220-7481-2017-02-10-15