#2015-1110Decree No. 2015-1110 Related to the State Diploma of Masseur-Physiotherapist
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This law updates the training program for the State Diploma of Masseur-Physiotherapist in France. It outlines a four-year course divided into two cycles with theoretical and practical training, including internships. It emphasizes competencies rather than just passing exams and sets specific admission and credit requirements.
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Key Changes
- Training for the diploma is restructured into a four-year program split into two cycles.
- Admission requires a university year and 60 credits starting in 2016.
- The focus is on validating competencies through courses and internships.
Obligations
What this law requires
Training institutes must organize the State Diploma of Masseur-Physiotherapist program as a four-year course divided into two cycles of four semesters each, comprising 1,980 hours of theoretical and practical training (895 hours lectures + 1,085 hours directed work) and 1,470 hours of massage-physiotherapy practice
Students must complete and validate all theoretical and practical teachings and internships constituting the training program to obtain the State Diploma
Admission to institutes preparing the State Diploma requires completion of a first university year with validated 60 European credits, effective from the 2016-2017 academic year
Teaching staff must consist of university teachers, physicians, health cadres who are masseur-physiotherapists, or masseur-physiotherapists holding a university diploma or Level 1 title in pedagogy or relevant teaching fields
Internship supervisors must ensure students participate in professional acts under their responsibility and supervision, and students cannot receive remuneration from their supervisor or persons receiving care during internship activities