Patient-Centred Care & ICF Framework for Physiotherapists

This online physiotherapy CPD course equips physiotherapists with practical tools to deliver person-centred care using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a guiding framework. Grounded in ethical practice and clinical relevance, the course clarifies how to define and apply patient-centred care across diverse settings.

You’ll learn to integrate ICF domains into assessment, clinical reasoning, documentation, and collaborative goal-setting—ensuring care plans reflect the whole person, not just the diagnosis. The course also addresses common barriers to inclusive care, including cultural, systemic, and communication challenges, with practical strategies to overcome them.

Ideal for clinicians new to the ICF or those looking to strengthen their person-centred approach, this course supports care that is respectful, inclusive, and aligned with what matters most to patients.

Why It Matters

Patient-centred care is a clinical imperative. Aligning practice with the ICF improves communication, enhances outcomes, and empowers patients as active partners in their recovery.

Who Should Enrol

● Physiotherapists (MSK, Neuro, Paediatrics, Community Care)
● Allied Health Professionals managing complex or diverse caseloads
● Students and educators seeking inclusive, standards-aligned communication tools

CPD Information

● Duration: 1.5 hours
● Access: 30 days to learning materials

Course Presenter:

Dr. Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, FHEA, PGLTHE
Dr. Rina Pandya is an internationally experienced physiotherapist with clinical and academic expertise across India, Oman, the UK, and the USA. She holds a DPT from the University of Michigan-Flint and an entry-level degree from the School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal. A passionate advocate of evidence-based practice, she has completed a Fellowship in Higher Education (FHEA), a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching (PGLTHE), and formal research training at the Manchester School of Physiotherapy. Her global clinical experience and practical teaching style empower clinicians to apply safe, effective, and evidence-based pain assessment and management strategies.