1. Basic knowledge of:
1.1. social and professional rehabilitation;
1.2. philosophy;
1.3. general psychology.
2. Understanding of:
2.1. traumatology and orthopaedics;
2.2. neurology;
2.3. biomechanics;
2.4. paediatrics;
2.5. biology;
2.6. internal medicine;
2.7. history of medicine;
2.8. psychiatry;
2.9. communication psychology;
2.10. pharmacology;
2.11. surgery;
2.12. gerontology;
2.13. women’s health;
2.14. legal framework of professional activity;
2.15. public health and epidemiology;
2.16. economics and business;
2.17. sports medicine;
2.18. general rehabilitation;
2.19. health sports;
2.20. nutrition basics;
2.21. professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of:
3.1. human anatomy, physiology;
3.2. pathological physiology;
3.3. theoretical fundamentals of physiotherapy (motor development and motor control);
3.4. kinesiology;
3.5. physical functional state examination techniques applied in physiotherapy;
3.6. methods of a patient’s general health and social situation analysis applied in physiotherapy;
3.7. a patient’s activity and participation evaluation methods applied in physiotherapy;
3.8. results interpretation of physiotherapy examination, preparation of a physiotherapist’s opinion and treatment objectives, physiotherapy treatment planning;
3.9. treatment techniques applied in physiotherapy;
3.10. medical terminology;
3.11. sports pedagogy;
3.12. fundamentals of health care organization and rehabilitation;
3.13. professional ethics;
3.14. assessment and classification of functional capacity restrictions;
3.15. integration of physiotherapy in the overall treatment process and teamwork in rehabilitation;
3.16. first aid/emergency medical assistance;
3.17. paediatric physiotherapy;
3.18. physiotherapy in case of internal diseases;
3.19. physiotherapy in gerontology;
3.20. physiotherapy in neurology;
3.21. physiotherapy in orthopaedics and traumatology;
3.22. physiotherapy in health promotion and prevention;
3.23. ergonomics;
3.24. research methods in health care;
3.25. information technologies;
3.26. records management;
3.27. labour protection;
3.28. employment relationship;
3.29. environmental protection;
3.30. official language;
3.31. two foreign languages at a communication level.

1. To be able to obtain anamnesis to gather information from the patient, and analyse results and opinions of other examinations.
2. To be able to collect, analyse and interpret relevant information about a patient’s problems, general health status, current treatment in order to plan for future functional examination.
3. To select and be able to use the examination methods of a patient’s physical and functional state and critically interpret results thereof, taking into account current influencing factors.
4. To be able to follow a patient’s state of health during examination to ensure the patient’s safety and maximally avoid possible risks.
5. To select and be able to use methods for assessment of patient’s activity and participation, analyse and critically interpret results thereof.
6. To be able to analyse the impact of various factors (job, occupation, socio-economic situation, culture, religion) on the identified problems, carrying out the analysis in accordance with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
7. To identify a patient’s problems (functional limitations, activity and participation limitations), interpret the correlation between the complaint and identified problem and connection thereof to body damage.
8. To formulate physiotherapist’s opinion and put forward specific, measurable, acceptable to the patient, realistic and time controlled physiotherapy goals.
9. To plan the physiotherapy treatment process, including the re-evaluation of a patient.
10. To implement physiotherapy treatment process, using different treatment methods, the choice of which is based on their effectiveness (evidence-based), availability, cost, personal suitability and which are acceptable to the patient.
11. To motivate the patient for active participation in the treatment process, as well as promote healthy lifestyle.
12. To ensure re-evaluation of a patient and achievement of physiotherapy objectives during treatment, and, if necessary, change treatment methods.
13. Within a physiotherapist’s competence and in line with the treatment objectives, to develop an independent rehabilitation program for a patient (client) and to explain to the patient how to follow this program.
14. To provide first aid.
15. To be able to use technical equipment necessary to implement physiotherapy methods.
16. Within one’s competence, to advise patients (clients) on the ergonomic aspects of the workplace and the home environment, recommend a program of corrective and preventive measures.
17. To document a patient’s (client’s) examination data, the opinion of a physiotherapist, therapy goals and programs, progress of a treatment program and re-examination data, ensuring data confidentiality.
18. To provide a structured outline of the examination and interpretation results, treatment goals and a plan for other professionals, rehabilitation team members involved in the patient’s health care process.
19. To be able to deal with complex health care issues and situations.
20. To know how to integrate the opinion of other professionals in the patient’s problem analysis and clinical synthesis process, using a teamwork-based decision-making strategy.
21. To be able to actively listen and participate the communication, using positive communication skills with patients (clients), their families and health care professionals.
22. To be able to substantiate and justify one’s professional opinion and ideas both individually and in front of an audience using verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
23. To understand and consider different opinions and resolve conflict situations arising from the execution of one’s professional duties.
24. Within the competence of a physiotherapist, to plan, organize and manage different types of activities involving health care professionals or patient (client) groups.
25. To carry out scientific research in the field of physiotherapy.
26. To consult with colleagues and other health care workers and notify them about scientific study matters.
27. To critically evaluate data available in scientific literature.
28. To use information technology when performing a physiotherapist’s professional activities.
29. To administer a physiotherapist’s practice.
30. To analyse provide proposals to improve the work process in one’s workplace.
31. To carry out self-assessment and reflection on one’s own professional activities, evaluate the quality of one’s professional work and measures required to improve it.
32. To be able to apply regulations related to a physiotherapist’s activities and document one’s professional activities in accordance with document management requirements.
33. To respect the principles of professional ethics and culture of communication.
34. To know the official language.
35. To know at least two foreign languages at a communication level.
36. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least one foreign language.
37. To comply with labour safety, fire safety and environmental protection requirements.
38. To meet the requirements of employment relationship.

1. Ability to select and purposefully use science-based, targeted and appropriate physiotherapy assessment methods based on professional knowledge and skills and collect, analyse and critically interpret the relevant information for a patient’s needs.
2. Ability to formulate a physiotherapist’s opinion, analysing and critically assessing available relevant information and information obtained from examination through the synthesis of general and professional knowledge.
3. Ability to plan and execute the physiotherapy treatment process on the basis of the provided physiotherapist’s opinion, systematically and critically assessing topical application options of various physiotherapy theory and physiotherapy treatment technologies approved in the Republic of Latvia.
4. Ability to critically evaluate the impact of methods applied in the treatment process and the patient’s current state, change the methods of therapy and terminate treatment, if necessary.
5. Ability to plan and conduct scientific research in the field of physiotherapy, report on research results and participate in research projects.
6. Ability to work with other health professionals in the form of multidisciplinary care.
7. Ability to communicate with patients (clients) and their families in accordance with rules of conduct, respecting and honouring the beliefs, religion and culture of the patient (client) and their families, informing and educating on the need to actively participate in the treatment process and take responsibility for promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
8. Ability to comply with ethical, deontology and legal requirements basing one’s professional work on a scientific approach (evidence-based practice), critical attitude and professional lifelong learning.
9. Ability to establish and administer a physiotherapist’s practice, document one’s activities in compliance with document management requirements.
10. Ability to respect patient rights and responsibilities, ensure confidentiality of data.
11. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
12. Ability to comply with regulations governing physiotherapists’ activities.
13. Ability to comply with occupational safety, fire safety and environmental safety requirements.
14. Ability to meet the requirements of employment relationship.
15. Ability to use modern information technologies for documentation, education, communication, information processing and utilization in connection to physiotherapist activities.