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FERNANDEZ-ELGUETA, Alejandra M.  y  ESTRADA-GOIC, Claudia A.. Perception of the professional training specific competences of the physiotherapist. FEM (Ed. impresa) [online]. 2016, vol.19, n.3, pp.125-133. ISSN 2014-9840.

Aim. The present study covers the perception of the physical therapist unique knowledge and competence among the allied health care professionals. Subjects and methods. A total of 102 professionals participated related to the work of a therapist answering the questionnaire that covered all areas of specific skills and scope necessary at time of graduation. A non-experimental transversal cross co relational study was used to interview the volunteer's subjects who gave their personal opinion. Results and conclusions. The outcome indicated there are agreement among allied health care professional about the importance of the competence of the physical therapist although they advise of some differences in the emphasis according from their specific area of work. Those who work closely to a therapist developed a higher importance to the scope of the physical therapist as a clinician. Beside common areas of conflict such as health administration were least appreciated by other allied health care workers who normally are employed in this area. The results are reviewed to apply them in the adjustments for future curriculum in physical therapy schools.

Palabras clave : Health professional of the team; Perception; Physical therapy; Professional training; Specific competences.

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