This project aims to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for future physiotherapists.
- For more information, contact Laura Blackburn at laura.blackburn@gcu.ac.uk.
- Get involved in the project
Redefining physiotherapy education
In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, the quality of education for upcoming professionals must be prioritised. Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), with the support of the CSP education team, has taken a significant step on this path with the Transforming Quality in Pre-Registration Physiotherapy Education project, which officially began in July 2024 and will run for 10 months to May 2025.
The insights gained from the project are poised to redefine physiotherapy education and the CSP’s processes for quality assurance, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to meet the demands of the profession. Leading this transformative project is a dedicated team from GCU, committed to enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for future physiotherapists.
How you can get involved
The success of this transformative project depends on you and the collective efforts of everyone impacted by and involved with physiotherapy education including learners, academics and lecturers, practice educators, clinicians and the broader community.
Complete a survey
Please select a stakeholder group. If you hold multiple roles within the physiotherapy profession, we kindly ask you to select the stakeholder group that aligns most closely with your primary position or the role you identify with the most.
Your primary role is the position where you believe you have the most influence or responsibility. Selecting the most relevant group ensures that your feedback is directed to the appropriate consultation, allowing us to gather the most pertinent insights for each stakeholder category.
Learners: Students and Apprentices
- Watch the short information video and then take the survey
University: Lecturers, Practice Education Team Members, Programme and Placement Administrators/Coordinators
University: Programme Leads, Apprenticeship Leads, Head of Department/Subject Lead/Discipline Lead and Deans
Physiotherapists in Practice, Service Leads and Employers
CSP Education Consultants
CSP Country and Regional Boards and Network Members
Associates and Support Workers
Charities and Patient Groups- Patient Advocates
Join a consultation meeting
Please select a stakeholder group meeting most appropriate for your role to sign up to a meeting.
Physiotherapy Learners (students & apprentices) meeting - 13th November, 6-7pm
Physiotherapists in Practice meeting - 11th November, 10-11am
University Staff Consultation meeting - 18th November, 10-11am
About the project
The Transforming Quality in Pre-Registration Physiotherapy Education project aims to revamp physiotherapy education by focusing on several key areas.
Quality assurance of physiotherapy education
The project seeks to gather insight to inform an update of the CSP Learning and Development Principles, ensuring they are aligned with the needs of the public, the physiotherapy workforce and the higher education institutions and will link in with the physiotherapy career framework. This process will also include the integration of the latest research findings, guidelines, and technological advancements affecting the physiotherapy profession and higher education.
Accreditation
While all pre-registration physiotherapy education in the UK is accredited by the CSP, the processes related to this have remained unchanged for many years. This project will examine the process of quality assurance and understand its value while seeking to improve efficiency.
Technology integration
The project will introduce digital tools and platforms that enable interactive involvement.
Focus on practice
A significant aspect of the project is to ensure representation of the practice component of education. This involves utilising partnerships with healthcare providers and educators involved in practice-based learning.