The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Indexed in /covered by CAS, KoreaScience & DOI/Crossref:eISSN 2287-156X   pISSN 1229-0475

The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Indexed in /covered by CAS, KoreaScience & DOI/Crossref:eISSN 2287-156X pISSN 1229-0475

Table. 2.

Table. 2.

Major competency of physical therapy

Major competency Definition KSA Contents
Musculoskeletal system damage management competency Competency to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries and disorders Knowledge

Understanding the structure of the musculoskeletal system

Understanding the function of the musculoskeletal system

Understanding the symptoms of musculoskeletal injury

Skill

Normal and abnormal movement analysis techniques

Assessment and evaluation techniques for muscles and joints

Techniques for diagnosing musculoskeletal problems

Musculoskeletal system intervention application technology

Attitude

Responsibility for decision-making, implementing analytical thinking and reasoning procedures

Critical and integrated thinking for rational and efficient patient management

Nervous system damage management competency Competency to assess and treat neurological injuries and diseases Knowledge

Understanding the structure of the nervous system

Understanding the functions of the central and peripheral nervous system

Understanding the symptoms of nervous system injury

Skill

Assessment and evaluation techniques for nervous system

Techniques for diagnosing nervous system problems

Neurological system intervention application technology

Attitude

Patient management attitude from a holistic perspective

Problem-solving attitude

Thinking ability to have a comprehensive approach that includes the environment

Cardiopulmonary system and sports injuries management competency Competency to evaluate and treat cardiovascular and sports injuries and diseases Knowledge

Understanding the structure and function of the cardiovascular system

Understanding the structure and function of the respiratory system

Understanding normal exercise physiology mechanisms

Skill

Cardiovascular system examination and analysis technology

Respiratory system examination and analysis technology

Technology to apply intervention methods to solve problems for cardiopulmonary patients

Attitude

Responsibility for decision-making, implementing analytical thinking and reasoning procedures

Critical and integrated thinking for rational and efficient patient management

Physical agents Capability to utilize Ability to manage using appropriate physical agents according to diagnosis Knowledge

Understand the principles and characteristics of electricity

Understand the properties of light and water

Understanding the types and principles of orthotics and prostheses

Skill

Skills in using electrotherapy equipment

Techniques for using phototherapy equipment

Utilizing hydrotherapy technology for symptoms

Learn how to apply and use braces and prostheses appropriate for your purpose

Attitude

Patient education attitude for rational and efficient pain management

Problem-solving attitude

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