The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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A Study on the Development of Standard Curriculum for Physical Therapy in Korea

한국 물리치료 과정의 표준교과 개발에 대한 연구

  • Kim, Kyung (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Cho, Yong-Ho (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Cho, Jung-Sun (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Yu, Jae-Eung (Seoul Health College, A Physical Therapy Major) ;
  • Park, Rae-Joon (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Kwon, Young-Hyun (Young-Nam University, Medical Center) ;
  • Park, Eun-Se (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
  • 김경 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 조용호 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학대학 물리치료) ;
  • 조정선 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학대학 물리치료) ;
  • 유재응 (서울보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 박래준 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 권용현 (영남대학교의료원) ;
  • 박은세 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학대학 물리치료)
  • Published : 2006.12.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to suggest new strategies available for the physical therapy curriculum development. Method: The curriculum of 4 Universities in 4 countries; America, Australia, Canada and Korea was compared to suggest new curriculum. Results: Overall, curriculum in Korea emphasized skill and technique areas and didn't showed many subjects to take foundation of subject for understanding principles. The experience in clinic is not enough to satisfy international recommendation. Conclusion: We suggest that a new curriculum should be based on the three part which are foundation, essential and selection subject, and extended clinical experience to essentially need to be physical therapy in the world-standard.

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