Changing patterns in physiotherapy education in South australia.

Area of Science:

• Health Sciences
• Medical Education

Background:

• The University of Adelaide has offered a Diploma in Physiotherapy since 1945.
• Tertiary education reforms influenced program transfers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To document the transfer of the Diploma in Physiotherapy program.
• To outline the historical context of this educational change.

Main Methods:

• Historical review of institutional records.
• Analysis of tertiary education policy recommendations.

Main Results:

• Arrangements for the transfer of the physiotherapy diploma were finalized in 1969.
• The transfer was a direct outcome of the Martin Committee's report.

Conclusions:

• The South Australian Institute of Technology assumed responsibility for the physiotherapy diploma program.
• This event marked a significant shift in the provision of physiotherapy education in South Australia.