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Lia Smagin, Finland (Helsinki)
‘I chose physiotherapy because I have always been interested
in human body and health. To me it felt natural to start
studying movement and ways to improve or get back to our
natural ways of moving. Currently I’m in my second year.
Studying requires interest in the topic physiotherapy, because
we do have a lot of self-study hours. Teachers, as well as fellow
students are always helping and often we study together in
groups. This makes the difficult tasks more easy.
Fontys is an interesting school offering students plenty of
freedom and space for creativity. We have the opportunity to
hear opinions from students from all corners of the world, which
makes conversations very exciting and opens eyes to new ideas.
Studying here has been amazing, I had very little knowledge
about the city, school, and people in the Netherlands. I came
with curious and open mind and have experienced a lot in the
past two years.
I have been offered support from schools side as well as from
older students who help to integrate into the student life here.
In the summer of 2013 I am going to do my third internship, I
will travel back to Helsinki and work in sports physiotherapy
practice. Here I will be experience working with athletes,
which is new for me. I did the previous internships with elderly
people and enjoyed it a lot.
After graduating from the school, I would like to travel and
experience working in different cultures. I think we can learn a
lot from different approaches that are used in working with
people across the world. One of the
best things I like in physiotherapy is
that where ever you will go, you can
always work as a physiotherapist.’
‘One of the best things I like in
physiotherapy is that where ever you will go, you
can always work as a physiotherapist.’
FrOm my OWN experIeNCe
Lia Smaginstudent
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education, coaching and support. Together we help you towards a successful
future. We will get you acquainted with all the ins and outs of your future
profession. To be up to date, being able to play the market, getting you ready
for the practical field. It is one of our priorities to make use of as much
knowledge from the practical field as possible. We are able to do this through
various channels such as our graduates and the professionals from the work
field. you as a student are our main focus. We welcome you as our partner for
your future professional career.
Fontys University of Applied Sciences also has a website: fontys.nlHere you will find information about all courses offered by Fontys University of
Applied Sciences. Our international site is fontys.eduIf you have any further questions you can call the Fontys Information line:
+31 8850 80000.
In this brochure you will find general information about the english
physiotherapy programme, known as the english Stream, available from Fontys
University of Applied Sciences in eindhoven, the Netherlands.
The school of physiotherapy offers a four-year training programme to become
a physiotherapist. After successfully completing the educational programme
you will be awarded a Bachelor degree of Health.
In order to enter the programme, candidates are required to have a higher
secondary education and a good command of the english language (see
section: requirements on page 9).
This brochure helps you to get a good impression about what it’s like to study
physiotherapy at Fontys in eindhoven. Still we can imagine that, after reading,
you would like more specific information. Feel free to contact us (contact
details are listed on page 10) and/or visit our website: fontys.nl/physiotherapy
Of course you are welcome - should you have the opportunity - to make an
appointment to visit our school or to come to one of the open days.
Welcome
From my own experience 2
Welcome 3
What is physiotherapy? 4
physiotherapy course structure 6
physiotherapy employment
options 8
physiotherapy admission
requirements, applications
& study costs 9
Application form 11
more information 12
INdex
‘You as a student are our main focus’
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What is physiotherapy?
Generally speaking, physiotherapists’ main activities focus on helping patients
who encounter functional problems with their posture and/or movements.
In most cases, you will treat patients who have been referred to you by
doctors, either general practitioners or specialists, such as orthopedic
specialists or neurologists. patients may also consult physiotherapists without
having been referred by general practitioners or specialists. patients consult
physiotherapists for the treatment of specific physical complaints. Initially, to
form a clear picture of a given complaint and to what extent the complaint
affects the patient’s life, you will conduct an interview with the patient to
ascertain/screen the patient’s medical history.
On the basis of the interview, you will be able to formulate an appropriate plan
of approach for the further investigation of the complaint and the patient as a
whole. The next step will be to conduct a physical examination of the patient,
i.e. the physiotherapeutic diagnosis. On the basis of the interview and the
outcome of the physical examination, you will be able to formulate a plan for
the most appropriate treatment of the patient. In some cases, you may deem it
necessary to further consult with the doctor who referred the patient. Of
course, situations may also occur whereby you will not pursue a detailed
investigation, as an initial screening may indicate that physiotherapy would not
be an appropriate treatment for a particular case. As a physiotherapist, you will
be able to apply a range of different treatment and therapy programmes and
during recent years, there has been considerable development in the various
types of therapy available.
Martine Olsen
Student story by a
Norwegian in Eindhoven
‘my name is martine Olsen, from
Norway, and at the end of my third
year of studying physical therapy at
Fontys in eindhoven. Studying physical
therapy at Fontys is one of the best
choices that you can make; at least it
was for me, and for my classmates.
Studying at Fontys is -definitely a
different study experience; it is a great
learning environment, with a mixture
between theoretical, and practical
experiences, and you are always
challenged to develop as a person,
and as a student.
On the first day of school in August,
I met 40 new people, from about 15
different nationalities, and a week
later, I had 40 new friends. As a
physical therapy student you have to
be creative, open and willing to have
a lot of fun with your new friends,
and the teachers. Being a part of the
english stream here at Fontys means
that all of the students and teachers
at Fontys are your friends, it doesn’t
really matter if you know them or
not, they will all include you in this
friendly and open atmosphere they
have created. Nowhere in the world
have I ever experienced a learning
environment that can compare to
what Fontys offers. >>
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The main treatment and/or therapy categories are as follows:
Exercise Therapy
The physiotherapist will determine an appropriate programme of physical
exercise(s) for the patient and may assist the patient in the execution thereof.
Prevention
The physiotherapist will provide the patient with insight into the background
of his/her complaint(s), whereby he/she will be better equipped to cope with
the situation.
Massage Therapy
The physiotherapist will apply one or more of a range of massage techniques
to the patient.
Technical application
In this type of therapy, natural (physical) stimuli will be administered to the
patient. Such stimuli may include ultrasound, heat/cold and/or electrical stimuli
and these are often administered by utilising specialised equipment.
The application of physiotherapeutic treatments is not always sufficient to
remedy a particular complaint and this is largely dependent on the original
cause of the complaint. It is also possible that a patient may be experiencing
difficulties in his/her work and/or home situation that are contributing to the
cause of the complaint(s). Therefore, as a physiotherapist, you will need to take
into account all relevant aspects of a patient’s lifestyle that may be influencing
a particular complaint. In many cases, you may also need to consult with
doctors, nurses and/or social workers.
An example
After having broken his/her wrist, a patient was referred to a physiotherapist
by a physician. The fracture had healed well, but the wrist was still stiff and
painful. during the initial consultation and examination, it was apparent
that the patient was still considerably inconvenienced during his/her daily
activities and that the normal flexibility of the wrist was seriously restricted.
To be able to improve the flexibility and motion of the wrist joints, it was
necessary to reduce the pain as much as possible, by applying massage and
gentle exercises within the painlimits. Once the pain level was reduced, the
physiotherapist was able to instruct the patient to execute specific exercises
and to assist the patient in doing so.
In this example, two different types of therapy were applied, i.e. massage
therapy and exercise therapy. Of course, there are countless different types
of complaint and a wide range of therapies available, but this example serves
to provide an indication of how a physiotherapist may tackle a complaint.
<< A well developed study program
with so many different and exciting
aspects, every day is a new day, and
another chance to learn something
new, and you will. The old saying; ‘The
home is where the heart is’, represents
my experience as a student here,
-Fontys is home. Hope to see you at
the start of next semester.’
A legally protected profession
physiotherapists practice a profession
that is recognized and protected by
law. This means that you may only refer
to yourself as a physiotherapist after
having attained the official degree, a
‘Bachelor of Health - physiotherapy’.
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physiotherapy course structure
The physiotherapy course is a four-year study programme. Several years ago,
an education innovation project was initiated that resulted in the introduction
of the major/minor model to the dutch education system, whereby this system
was transformed.
To a certain degree, this education model provides students with freedom of
choice and the opportunity to tailor this course to suit their own areas of
interest. The main focus is on the development of the competencies required
to be able to work proficiently in the capacity of a junior physiotherapist. With
the assistance of your study career advisor, you will need to regularly monitor
which competencies you have mastered and which competencies require
further attention. you will learn to critically look at yourself as a person and at
the manner in which you act. It will be like looking at yourself in a mirror. you
will establish a personal development plan and you will assemble a number of
items for inclusion in your portfolio, which will form an integral component of
the final examinations (assessments).
Study load
during the first year, the main focus will be on becoming acquainted with the
study programme. you will learn how to study in a different manner than that
to which you are probably accustomed. As a physiotherapy student, you will
have a busy but varied life, with your total ‘working week’ amounting to
approx 40 hours, divided between time spent in classes and time spent on
individual study and independently practicing the required skills.
Theory & practice
during the first year, you will have a minimum of 15 - 20 contact hours per
week. These hours may take the form of lectures, workshops, skill classes or
other forms of practical activities. All students from the same year will attend
the lectures, during which the theory will be discussed. All students are
expected to have prepared for such lectures in advance, either individually or in
study groups. The practical classes will take place in smaller groups of
approximately 20 students.
As from the beginning, there will be regular alternation between the
theoretical and practical subjects. during the practical classes, you will practice
the required physiotherapeutic skills, such as exercise therapy and
physiotherapeutic diagnosis, with (and on) each other. during the practical
medical lessons, you will learn about the anatomy of the human body. In the
interpersonal skills subject and in terms of your study career advice, your
manner of communicating with people will form the core focus. This is of
importance, as the profession that you will be aiming to join is a profession in
which excellent interpersonal skills are required. For this reason, you will also
be required to work with others during much of the study programme. In
addition, during the first semester, you will participate in an orientation
internship, in order to become acquainted with the profession.
Jakob Hanzal, student
‘Hello my name is Jakob Hanzal I am 23
years old and I am from Vienna, Austria.
I am currently in my second year of
physiotherapy on the english Stream at
Fontys.
I chose this course because I wanted
to be taught in english and study in
an international environment whilst
experiencing a new culture. I am
thoroughly enjoying the course so
far, there is a good balance between
practical and theoretical study, with a
strong emphasis on practical work, a
learning experience I find particularly
useful as it is an integral part of
physiotherapy. The University has
excellent studying facilities and the
classes we study in are small, which
provides a supportive and motivating
learning environment. Teachers make
an effort to get real patients into
classes so we can interview,assess and
practice on them. The students work
well together, helping each other
with practical aspects of the course
and various assignments. Also, the
opportunity to study with students from
around the world provides different
perspectives and approaches on the
subject and returning to my home
country for clinical placements has
demonstrated to me how valuable this
insight and knowledge is. >>
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you will not only attend lessons, but your ‘working weeks’ will also include
time for studying, both individually and with other group members. In
addition, you will spend time on practicing your physiotherapeutic skills, which
of course, will always be done with other students.
Personal supervision
primarily during your first year, you will be given a considerable amount of
supervision, in a so-called ‘basic group’ of 20 students, supervised by your
tutor. This system will help you to learn to work independently, to plan your
study regime and to take responsibility. Furthermore, the Fontys University of
Applied Sciences will ensure that the conditions will be in place for learning in
a conducive and stimulating atmosphere, which is essential for the promotion
of successful studies.
during the second and third years of the study programme, you will be expected
to play a more important role in guiding your studies and to work more
independently, but you will be given advice regarding any choices that you need
to make. during the fourth year, the longer internships will be executed.
Study programme
The study programme for this course is varied. The main focus will be on
developing the required competencies (commencement skills), becoming
acquainted with both the tasks performed by a physiotherapist and the typical
professional situations encountered by a physiotherapist.
A distinction is made between the following areas:
1. Theoretical knowledge
you will learn how to make optimal use of all available theoretical frameworks
and models that you will need to effectively practice your profession.
2. Practical skill
you will learn the required techniques and skills via demonstrations given by
the lecturer(s) and by completing assignments and exercises.
3. Integration
you will learn how to integrate all of your acquired knowledge and skills and
to apply these in practice.
In the practical stream the following subjects are taught:
• exercise therapy
• Technical applications
• massage therapy
• Orthopedic / neurological assessment
• The ‘physiotherapy method’ (integration)
• Interpersonal skills
<< The University has excellent facilities
for sport activities. The sport centre
opposite the Fontys building offers
a wide variety of sports so everyone
can find an activity and membership is
affordable.
relocating to eindhoven was a lot easier
than I anticipated – english is widely
spoken in this student friendly city and
the staff and students have been helpful
and supportive in ensuring a smooth
transfer. In my opinion it is worth trying
to learn some dutch as not only do the
dutch appreciate your efforts, it will
create new opportunities such as local
internships and generally integrating
better into the community.
Studying in the heart of europe, also
means you can travel to european
destinations, cities like paris, London
and Barcelona are in easy reach.
All in all both the course and the social
aspects make this a great place to begin
your career as a physiotherapist.’
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The theoretical stream consists of e.g.
• Theoretical physiotherapy
• Anatomy
• physiology
• pathology (e.g. orthopedics, neurology)
Internships
primarily, the internship conducted during your first year of study serves as an
introduction to your chosen future profession and as an opportunity for
self-reflection. After this initial internship, the remaining internships will
become more expansive. you will gain practical experience in a range of
different environments, such as at a private clinic, a general hospital, or at
another institution, such as at a rehabilitation centre, a nursing home, or at a
psychiatric hospital. moreover, you can carry out your clinical affiliation in
several countries, including your own country.
Both your school and the clinical facility will give you extensive supervision
during your internships. your professional knowledge and skills as well as the
way in which you interact with both patients and colleagues will be evaluated
in order to assess your internships.
physiotherapy employment options
Upon graduation from the Fontys University of Applied Sciences, you will be
well prepared for the professional world. you will be aware of the possibilities
and of your place in the employment market. you will be able to count on
securing an interesting and challenging job. The dutch Bachelor of Health
- physiotherapy degree is also held in high esteem abroad. Of course, you may
also decide to further pursue your studies, e.g. by commencing a master’s
degree programme.
A physiotherapist may work as an employee at a hospital, a nursing home,
a rehabilitation centre, a school for handicapped children, or at a private
physiotherapy clinic. Of course, you may also decide to start your own
physiotherapy clinic.
The physiotherapy profession is also very much in development in the
preventative sector. you may be able to work for a company, a fitness centre,
or a sporting association, where you would be involved in the prevention of
complaints occurring, by monitoring the working posture of employees, or by
ensuring that sportspeople follow appropriate preparation regimes.
Vacation
Throughout the year several vacation
breaks are scheduled:
• Autumn (1 week)
• Christmas (2 weeks)
• Late winter (1 week)
• Spring (1 week)
• Summer (6 weeks)
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physiotherapy admission requirements, application & study costs
Requirements
Students who wish to be admitted to the four year course physiotherapy
english Stream are required to have a (senior) secondary education diploma,
GCe or equivalent. Fontys will assess if you are admissible based on this
diploma. Furthermore, the student should be able to demonstrate a good
command of the english language.
Language requirements:
TEST
Minimum score bachelor
Minimum score preparatory course
40 and 27 weeks (intense variant)
Minimum score preparatory course
17 weeks(intense variant)
IELTS 6,0 (no subscore
under 5.0)
5,0 5,5
TOEFL comp. 213 133 173
TOEFL iBT 79 59 69
you are exempt from this language skills test in case of…
• dutch HAVO/VWO diploma
• Being an eU/eer candidate * with an acceptable previous education (see above)
• your previous education was english-taught (the level of this education
must also meet the entry requirements for the course, see above) and you
attended this education for at least two years
• your mother tongue is english
* YoumayhoweverberequestedtoshowproofofagoodcommandoftheEnglishlanguage
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Application procedure
physiotherapy english Stream at Fontys has a decentralised selection. The
objective of this decentralised selection is to choose the applicants based
mainly on their motivation and language skills. The selection procedure is part
of the lottery procedure, which is under supervision of the dutch education
executive Agency dUO.
The application procedure consists of two steps.
First, you have to apply for the physiotherapy english Stream programme
through Studielink (studielink.nl) before May 1 , 2014. After this date it is no
longer possible to apply for the programme. please note that due to the
conditions of the lottery procedure your application for physiotherapy must be
your first application through Studielink. during the application process in
Studielink you must indicate that you want to participate in the decentralised
selection (see the Studielink information page with examples on our website).
When you have finished your application, the status of your application will
show the progress indicator ‘pending the result of the decentralised selection’.
Second, we must have received the following documents before May 15 , 2014:
• your motivation letter: a strong personal motivation is vitally important to
be accepted for the programme. elements such as what triggers your
interest for physiotherapy, any previous (volunteering) experience in the
field of physiotherapy or in health care in general, and why you want to
study abroad / at Fontys are important indicators for good candidates.
• your personal résumé/curriculum vitae
• Certified copies of your diploma and list of grades including certified
translations of these documents if they are not in english, German or French*
• A copy of your passport
• The application form (in this brochure or you can download it from our
website)
• A print or screen shot of the page in Studielink with the details of your
application showing the status ‘pending the results of the decentralised
selection’.* Incaseyoudonothaveyourdiplomayet,pleaseinformuswhenyouwillreceiveyourdiploma
you can send the documents to the mailing address as listed on the back of
the brochure to the attention of ms. marja Vermulst (you cannot send the
documents by e-mail).
Other costs (for information about the tuition fee, see left sidebar)
Costs for the year 2014-2015 non European students European students
Additional fee
english programme
€ 200,- (year 1)
€ 500,- (year 2+3)
€ 200,- (year 1)
€ 500,- (year 2+3)
Visa costs + residence permit appr. € 600,- --
Housing appr. € 350,- / € 400,-
(furnished)
appr. € 350,- / € 400,-
(furnished)
Fontys contribution € 49,- € 49,-
Coordination of the programme
For more information about the content
or other aspects of the physiotherapy
programme, you can contact the
coordinator:
mr. paul de meurichy
Telephone: +31 8850 75767
e-mail: [email protected]
Application/enrolment
In case of questions regarding the
application procedure, enrolment and/
or Studielink, you can contact:
ms. marja Vermulst
Telephone: +31 8850 72390
e-mail: [email protected]
General information number:
+31 8850 80000
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determine the tuition rate for your
situation. The information and tuition
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Application form
Personal details
1 Surname 1)
2 Initials
3 First name(s)
4 First name usually used (if other than given in 3)
5 Date of birth (day) - (month) - 19
6 Place of birth
7 Country of birth
8 Gender ❑ Male ❑ Female
9 Nationality
10 Address 2)
11 ZIP code/City
12 Country
13 Telephone number
14 Mobile telephone number
15 E-mail address
1) Female students should fill in their maiden name
2) Fill in an address that is least likely to be changed. You will receive all correspondence from Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Eindhoven at this address, during term and holiday periods. Pass on any change of correspondence address as quickly as possible
through Studielink (studielink.nl)
We must have received before May 15, 2014:
• your motivation letter
• your personal résumé/curriculum vitae
• Certified copies of your diploma and list of grades including a certified translation of these documents if they are
not in english, German or French
• A copy of your passport
• The application form
• A print or screen shot of the page in Studielink showing the progress indicator ‘pending the result of the
decentralised selection’
you can send the documents to the mailing address as listed on the back of the brochure to the attention of
ms. marja Vermulst
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Fontys University of Applied SciencesPhysiotherapy
English Stream programme
Visiting address
ds. Th Fliednerstraat 2
5631 BN eindhoven
The Netherlands
Mailing address
p.O. Box 347
5600 AH eindhoven
The Netherlands
Telephone +31 8850 [email protected]/physiotherapy
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