Because Israel is not a member of the European Union the European Region of the WCPT does not keep information on the migration procedures for this country.

Please contact the Israeli Association for further information.

The Latvian association does not have an education department.

There are 2 physiotherapy schools in the country with approx. 50 students per year. The eduction takes 4 years (4.300 hrs) and result in an academic degree/diploma. Studies allow for postgraduate education.

Physiotherapists are involved in both teaching and research. Latvia has recognition of physiotherapy specialists.

Professional Title/ Qualification:

Physiotherapist (Bachelor degree)

Legal protection of the title and activity of physiotherapists has been established and they have founded rules of professional conduct for physiotherapists.

Whether physiotherapist members must be registered and obtain a licence to practice physiotherapy has not been specified by the Latvian association. Latvia has established a code of ethics for physiotherapists.
The "Welfare Ministry" is responsible for the physiotherapy profession in Latvia.

There are sufficient employment opportunities for physiotherapists in the country.

The physiotherapy services in Latvia are determined by the profession. The physiotherapist determines the clinical intervention of physiotherapy him/herself.

Latvia offers mainly public but also private physiotherapy services. The insurance cover for physiotherapy is to 90% paid through the national health care system and to 10% privately the patient.

The Latvia Association had a twinning program with Denmark during 1995 - 1999. Latvia estimates the total cost of the twinning program to 30.000 Euro. No governmental or EU funding was obtained.

Because the twinning with Denmark is no longer active, the Latvian association herewith announces its wish to establish new twinning connections.