The Malta Association of Physiotherapists

The first course for the Calender year of 2012 will be held between the 1st and 3rd March 2012 as follows:

• Thursday 1st March 2012 (1/2 day afternoon)
• Friday 2nd March 2012 (1/2 day afternoon)
• Saturday 3rd March 2012 (full day)

This is the second running of the course with the first run being held successfully back in December 2010.

The ReactFirst Sports First aid course is an ITC Certificate in First Aid for Sport, Exercise and Fitness which is Valid for 3 years. The Course is also accredited through the Scottish National Council.

Kindly refer to the attached documents for early bird fees, venue and registration form.  Please note registration deadline for the Early Bird Fees is 15th January 2012. Following which normal fees will apply till end of the 30th January 2012.

 Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us on education@physiomalta.com or secretariat@physiomalta.com

The Directive on Cross Boarder Healthcare has been approved on 19^th January 2011. During a statement on this issue John Dalli said that this "vote marks an important step forward for all patients in Europe."  He added that this directive helps to clarify the right to access safe and good quality treatment to people across the European Union. The aim of cross boarder health care is to allow for patient mobility as well as a high level of health protection. This will be done by facilitating access to safe and high quality cross boarder health care. The basket of healthcare to which citizens are entitled and the mechanisms used to finance and deliver that healthcare will be taken under the national context. The full text can be found here.

A question and answer document on the Directive which clarifies the benefits has been developed in all EU languages.

The Directive should be implemented by the EU countries within the next 30 months after its approval.