Diploma in Physiotherapy
Make a Difference for People in Need
Physiotherapy promotes, maintains, and restores the physical, psychological, and social well-being of individuals. It assists people affected by injury, illness, or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education, and advice.
Physiotherapy, a branch of rehabilitation science, encompasses basic and applied health sciences, social sciences, and engineering. It aims to understand the enabling-disabling process, restore functional capacity, and improve interactions within social, emotional, and environmental contexts.
Physiotherapists facilitate and recommend efficient treatment plans to ensure appropriate medical care, enabling clients to safely and effectively return to realistic and practical functions.
Cource Details
Entry Requirement for Malaysian
Entry Requirement for International
Course Outline
Year 1: (2 semesters)
Year 2: (2 semesters)
Year 3: (2 semesters)
Programme Description
A Taste of What You Will Experience Studying at ICAN
The three-year Diploma in Physiotherapy program provides graduates with essential theoretical knowledge and clinical experience through interactions with patients, caregivers, and various healthcare professionals.
The curriculum includes subjects such as human anatomy and the science of movement. Graduates will also develop strong communication skills and an understanding of human psychology to effectively treat patients.
Employability
Graduates of Diploma in Physiotherapy from ICAN will have excellent career prospects in:
- Government and private hospitals
- Physiotherapy consultancies
- Private physiotherapy clinics and nursing homes
- Sports clinics
- Sports centers and bodies
- Exercise prescription specialist
- Sport physiotherapist
- Fitness consultant
- Tutors at private higher educational institutions (colleges)
- Product specialist in health care industry
- Health promotion consultant
- Accreditation Code: A 6976
- Approval Code: R2/726/4/0028: 12/2022
Year 1, 2 & 3
Theory: Lectures, Tutorials & Demonstrations
Clinical Practice: Student will be exposed to actual clinical condition of patients, hands-on clinical sessions, demonstrations and presentations.
Effective Student Lecturer Ratio: High-quality one-on-one teaching
Pathways
A Diploma in Physiotherapy from ICAN College gives you a pathway to further your studies into domestic and international universities:
- Bachelor in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor in Sport Science / Management
- Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health
- B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy
- B.Sc. in Speech Therapy
The Articulation Agreement with Swinburne University allows pathways into Year 2 of any Degree programme as listed.