New postgraduate training ecosystem for physiotherapists

Physiotherapists here aiming to upskill themselves can tap a new training ecosystem developed by NHG Health and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

- Zhaki Abdullah Correspondent

AWWA physiotherapist Lim Tong Li (left) and Dr Chin Lay Fong, assistant director (research) Allied Health at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, guiding a patient through an exercise session. Mr Lim said the new training programme would allow him to gain experience from working in hospital settings. ST PHOTO: LUTHER LAU

(ST PHOTO: LUTHER LAU)

Launched on Oct 23, Rehability will feature a three-tiered training structure, which aims to provide physiotherapists with a clear progression pathway as well as equip senior physiotherapists with the skills to take on expanded, higher-level roles.

It includes a residency programme for physiotherapists conducted by NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), which combines classroom training with workplace-based supervision.

The programme aims to build advanced competencies in managing cardiopulmonary, neuro-geriatric and musculoskeletal-orthopaedic conditions. It is open to physiotherapists from all organisations.

Training for the programme will be conducted over 2 1/2 years, with therapists earning a graduate certificate from LKCMedicine after the first year.

The next 1 1/2 years will lead to a FlexiMasters certification, equivalent to a graduate diploma.

The first intake for the residency programme, which aims to enrol 104 therapists across four cohorts, will commence in July 2026.