>Stephanie Sulpher wrote:
>>
>> Hi there,
>>
>> I have just completed my second year of physiotherapy in Canada. I am
>> interested in working in France for three months, and since I have some
>> clinical experience, was hoping to get a job as a physio aid. The problem
>> is I can't seem to find any information on this. If someone could help me
>> out I would really appreciate it.
>> Sincerely ,
>> Steph
>I know that UofO is a bilingual school but there is more to working in
>France than language. I don't know what you did in Ottawa but ,for
>example ,anatomy in french is different than in english. Also working
>in France is under a physicians prescription and my friends there often
>do 1 hour massages and the like. McKenzie is unheard of and physios are
>not allowed to manipulate. It goes on ad nauseum. BUT, I think you
>couldn't go to a lovelier place than France as the place and the people
>are wonderful. Just not a great place for PT. For what it's worth,
>Ross.
Besides the concept of aids does not exist in France. As for anatomy, they
are suppose now to use the international nomenclature.
If you want to work you should write to a physio school, they might have
suggestions. What I don't know is if you will be paid.
Charlotte
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