TRAINING OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALISTS: MODERN APPROACHES

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https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2025-30-03-031

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physical therapy, professional training, competency-based education, entrustable professional activities, interdisciplinary approach, practical training, higher education standards, rehabilitation, medical education, international standards.

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Introduction. The paper examines the contemporary approaches to training physical therapy specialists amid growing demand for rehabilitation services and medical field globalization. The ongoing technological innovations and rising quality standards neces

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2025-03-30

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Губенко, І., Степанова, Г., & Шевченко, В. (2025). TRAINING OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALISTS: MODERN APPROACHES. SWorldJournal, 3(30-03), 8–19. https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2025-30-03-031

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