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How to become a Physiotherapist in Norway
Physiotherapists help people recover movement after injury, illness or surgery through exercise and hands-on treatment.
Quick answers
- What does a Physiotherapist do?
- Physiotherapists help people recover movement after injury, illness or surgery through exercise and hands-on treatment.
- How do you become a Physiotherapist in Norway?
- Common ways in: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (about 4 years); Diploma in physiotherapy (about 3 years). Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become a Physiotherapist?
- Biology, Physics.
Official definition
Physiotherapists assess, plan and implement rehabilitative programmes that improve or restore human motor functions, maximize movement ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases and other impairments. They apply a broad range of physical therapies and techniques such as movement, ultrasound, heating, laser and other techniques.
ISCO-08 unit group 2264, Physiotherapists. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Assess movement and pain
- Design exercise and treatment plans
- Track progress and adjust care
Key skills
- Patient care
- Human anatomy
- Communication
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Ways in
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Degree · about 4 years
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Diploma · about 3 years
Diploma in physiotherapy
School subjects that keep this path open
- Biology
- Physics
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
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