Legislation, Rules and
Regulations Governing
Physiotherapy Practice
(WCPT and IAP)
By Parul Saraf
MPT 1st year
Moderators: Dr. Parul and Dr. Girish
ASSOCIATIONS FOR
PHYSIOTHERAPY
REGULATION
• WCPT (World Confederation For Physical
Therapy)
• IAP (Indian Association Of Physiotherapists)
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INTRODUCTION
WCPT founded in 1951 is international voice
for physical therapy through its 11 founding
member organizations.
It is a non-profit organisation, registered as a
charity in the uk.
• Founded in 1951 in Copenhagen, Denmark,
with 11 founding member organizations
from
Canada
South Africa Sweden
• Denmark New Zealand
• Great Britain Norway
Finland United States of America
West Germany Australia
It also has links with voluntary international
bodies like:
Rehabilitation International
World Medical Association
UNICEF
WHO
OBJECTIVES
Ø Advancing physical therapy profession &
improve global health through:
• Encouraging high standards of
physical therapy research,
education and practice
• Collaborating with national and
international organizations
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• Supporting the exchange of
information between WCPT
regions and member organizations
WCPT MEMBERSHIP
Ø Criteria's:
• Majority of the governing body
must be qualified physiotherapists
• Should have majority of qualified
physiotherapists
• Should be open to all qualified
physiotherapists across the country
• If more than one organization of the same
country has registered,organisation with
highest number of physical therapists in the
country will be eligible for membership.
• Member organization has to abide with the
codes of ethics of WCPT.
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WCPT EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
• Elected by WCPT member organizations
• Members:
- President
- Vice-president
-A member from each region
• The Executive Committee meets at least once
annually
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
OF
WCPT
• Respect the rights and dignity of all
individuals
• Accept responsibility for the exercise of sound
judgement
• Provide honest, competent and accountable
professional services
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• Provide accurate information to patients,
agencies and the community about physical
therapy and its services
• To a just a fair level of remuneration for their
services
• Provide quality services
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• Comply with the laws and regulations
governing the practice of physical therapy in
the country in which they practice
• Contribute in community health services and
needs
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF WCPT &
ITS MEMBER OF
ORGANISATIONS
• To publish, promote and circulate code of
ethics
• Monitors the practice of their members
• Disciplinary procedures for members whose
practice falls outside the codes of ethics
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WCPT REGIONS
• Africa
• Asia Western Pacific
• European
• North American Caribbean
• South America
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Indian Association Of
Physiotherapists(IAP)
Governs the practice of physiotherapists
across india to provide high standards of
quality service .
IAP is Registered Under
(I) Public Trust No. F 1335
(II) Societies Registration Act Xxi of 1860
No 3376 of 1955-56
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Memorandum of the Association
(Approved by Central Executive Council
and General body on 8th and 9th January
2008 at Dehradun)
AIMS
&
OBJECTIVES
• To establish different categories of members
of IAP
• To maintain registers of different categories of
IAP members
• To conduct seminars, meetings, workshops,
camps & lectures & to publish journals,
literatures and newsletters time to time.
• To ensure high standards of professional
practice by the members
• Organise continuous physiotherapy education
programs
• Advancement of higher physiotherapy
education (post graduate courses)
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• Promote scientific research and technology in
physiotherapy
• To watch and advice governmental and non
governmental organisations on policy
matters affecting physiotherapy practice and
development.
• To award scholarships, prizes, free ships,
travel grants and monetary facilities to the
students
• To issue registration certificates of IAP
membership to its life members
RULES & REGULATIONS OF
IAP
Membership Of IAP
Categories Of Members
Cessation Of Membership
MEMBERSHIP OF IAP
• Physiotherapists from IAP recognised
institutions.
• Physiotherapists from non recognised
institutions in india and abroad(associate
members)
• For associate members to become ordinary
members of IAP- qualify IAP exam
CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS
– Ordinary Members
– Fellows
– Life Members
– Associate Members
– Honorary Members
– Students Members
– Patrons
CESSATION OF MEMBERSHIP
• Resignation by written notice to the secretary.
• Dies or becomes lunatic, or of unsound mind
or otherwise becomes incapable of acting as
a member.
• is adjusted insolvent or convicted of an
offence involving mortal turpitude.
• Fails to pay any arrears of subscription for a
period of more than 24 months.
• is disqualified from membership by the
General Body of I.A.P.
CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
The Central Executive Council shall
consist of 9 elected and 2 ex-officio members.
• Election of the CEC: Every 3 year through
postal ballot by active members.
– President
– Vice President
– General Secretary
– Treasurer
– 5 Members Elected By General Body
ETHICAL RULES OF
IAP
• Provide honest quality care
• Administer treatment in the interest of the
patient with sound judgement of the
treatment
• Respect the dignity and rights of the patients
and professional colleagues
• Refer the patient to the appropriate speciality
if need be.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality of the patient
and patients disease.
• Keep updated with recent advances in the
field.
• Treatment with prior consent of the patient/
relative
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• Shall not solicit patient through fee splitting
• Provide necessary information to the patient or
the next relative if required regarding the
disease and its management.
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• Maintain dignity & honor of the profession
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• Contribute in community health needs
• Maintain high standards of professional
conduct
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• Balance the wants,needs and requirements of
the patients programme,for long term well
being of the patient
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• Resist pressures to use their influence
inappropriately
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• Seek appropriate guidance and directions
when faced with ethical dilemmas
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• Offer services to the individuals and
organisations with a legitimate claim on
these services.
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THANK
YOU
