ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Physiotherapists Act
4. Functions of the Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
4. Functions of the Council
(1)The object and purpose for which the Council is established is to exercise general supervision and control over the training and practice of physiotherapists in Kenya and to advise the Government in relation to all aspects thereof.(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Council shall—(a)prescribe the minimum educational requirements for persons wishing to be registered as physiotherapists under this Act;(b)consider and approve the qualifications of physiotherapists for the purposes of registration under this Act;(c)cause to be maintained a register of all persons registered as physiotherapists in accordance with this Act;(d)prescribe and conduct examinations for purposes of registration under this Act collaboration with the approved institutions;(e)in collaboration with the Council for University Education and Technical and Vocational Educational and Training Authority, approve and accredit institutions offering physiotherapy training leading to registration under this Act;(f)license the private practice of physiotherapists;(g)establish and maintain a professional code of conduct for all persons registered under this Act;(h)regulate the professional conduct of registered physiotherapists and take such disciplinary measures as may be appropriate to maintain proper professional standards;(i)establish, approve and accredit programs for continuing professional educational programs;(j)cause to be published in the Kenya Gazette every calendar year or such other period as may be prescribed, the names of all registered physiotherapists;(k)perform such other function as may be provided for in this Act or any other written law.