Education Resources
UPPC supports the development of high quality physical therapy education by publishing physical therapist professional entry level curriculum guidelines, policies and a range of resources and opportunities. It provides material on this website to enhance education delivery, and education at all stages of professional development.
UPPC education policy statement
Sets out expectations for physical therapy education.
UPPC entry level education guideline
All programmes are expected to meet minimum requirements set out in the UPPC guideline for physical therapist professional entry level education.
UPPC Continuing Professional Development Guideline
For use by physical therapy professional organisations and others to to develop and support CPD in the profession.
UPPC Network for Physical Therapist Educators
For use by physical therapy professional organisations and others to to develop and support CPD in the profession.
UPPC Continuing Professional Development Guideline
Network for physical therapist educators interested in all aspects of education from pre-qualifying through the full range of post-qualifying opportunities. Join the LinkedIn discussion group.
List of accredited entry level PT education programmes
Physical therapist professional entry level education programmes have been independently reviewed, based on the standards in the UPPC guideline for physical therapist professional entry level education.
List of entry level PT education programmes
Entry level professional physical therapy education programmes recognized by UPPC member organisations.
List of continuing professional development courses
Continuing professional development (CPD) courses, and information about CPD provided by UPPC member organisations for their members.
Resources from external organisations
Resources from organisations outside UPPC on educational issues for health professionals around the world.
Students and physical therapists with disabilities
UPPC supports international policies underpinning the inclusion of people with disabilities in employment and society; this extends to access to physical therapist professional entry level education and support in practice.
Working and studying abroad
Information on opportunities to assist with developing education programmes and faculty exchanges.