Because Lebanon 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 Lebanese Association for further information.

The Physiotherapists in Lebanon have their own education department. Education is held at 4 different universities officially recognized graduating about 40 students per year. Studies take 4 academic years (4.200 hrs) and result in an academic degree/diploma. Studies allow for postgraduate courses.
Physiotherapists are involved in both teaching and research. The OPTL works in a framework for establishing a formal system of specialisation according to the new document of WCPT concerning the specialization.

Professional Title/ Qualification:

Physiotherapist or Physiothérapeute (in French)

The title and the professional activity is protected by the state. The rules of professional conduct are determined directly by the state through national legislation. The physiotherapist must be state registered and obtain a license to practice. Lebanon has established a code of ethics for physiotherapists.
The national authority responsible for the physiotherapy profession in Lebanon is "The Order of Physiotherapists in Lebanon (OPTL)" and the "Ministry of Health". The disciplinary council of the OPTL controls allays blame and makes liable any physiotherapist an act of professional misconduct. The OPTL has not specified whether there are sufficient employment opportunities for physiotherapists in the country.

The physiotherapy services in Lebanon are determined by the profession. The physiotherapist determines the clinical intervention of physiotherapy him/herself. Lebanon offers both public and private physiotherapy services. The insurance cover for physiotherapy is paid both through the national health care system and privately the patient.

The OPTL plan to establish a twinning program with the French federation: La Fédération Française des Masseurs-Kinesithérapeutes Rééducateurs (FFMKR).