Workshop Physiotherapy Basics for Beginners from November 4 to 9, 2024
we are offering an introductory course for beginners and for nurse assistants who have participated in a maximum of 2 beginner workshops. (After 3 beginners workshops the student can apply for the advanced physio workshop).
Here the participants get first knowledge about the importance of physiotherapy in the hospital area and learn first standard practices. This course is suitable for Nursing Assistants in hospital or health centre settings.
Where is this course held? Paray Hospital, Physiocenter, Thaba-Tseka
Who are the teachers? Thuso Wolfgang Fasser, qualified physiotherapist, Switzerland and staff members
The costs? Accommodation and meals will be covered by the Swiss Initiative: Physio in Lesotho.
How many participants are planned? A maximum of 14 people. In order to give all interested institutions the opportunity to participate, please register only one person each. The number of participants is limited to 14 and will be noted after registration.
Where will the participants be accommodated? All participants will be accommodated for room and board in BnB’s close to the hospital.
Arrival: Monday November 4 in the afternoon
Departure: Saturday November 9, after breakfast
What to bring? Gymnastic clothes, uniform for patient work, writing material for notes, warm clothes for cold days and a good rain protection.
Registration no later than October 1, 2024.
Application by mail: info@physioinlesotho.ch
For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
download a detailed program for the beginners workshop
Physiotherapy Advanced Training from November 11 to 16, 2024
we are offering a continuing education course for advanced physiotherapy assistants. (They must have attended at least 3 beginner workshops)
Here participants will gain advanced knowledge of the importance of physiotherapy in the hospital setting and learn specific standard practices. This course is suitable for physio-assistants in the hospital or health center area.
Where will this course be held? Paray Hospital, Physiocenter, Thaba-Tseka
Who are the teachers? Wolfgang Fasser, qualified physiotherapist, Switzerland and team, as well as
Jan Jeffrey (MCSP MSC): Jan is a chartered physiotherapist from the UK with an MSc in pain management. She worked for over twenty years in the National Health Service (NHS) in Wales, first in orthopaedics, and outpatients and finally for Powys paediatric service. In 2016 she volunteered to work in Lesotho with children with disabilities and returned every year before deciding to retire from the NHS at the end of 2021 to become a full-time volunteer.
The costs? Accommodation and meals will be covered by the Swiss initiative: Physio in Lesotho.
How many participants are planned? A maximum of 14 people. In order to give all interested institutions the opportunity to participate, please register only one person each. The number of participants is limited to 14 and will be noted after registration.
Where will the participants be accommodated? All participants will be accommodated for room and board in BnB’s close to the hospital.
Arrival: Monday November 11, around lunch
Departure: Saturday 16 November after breakfast
What to bring? Gymnastic clothes, uniform for patient work, writing material for notes, warm clothes for cold days and a good rain protection.
Registration no later than October 1, 2024.
Please register by E-Mail: info@physioinlesotho.ch
For further information about definitive application please do not hesitate to contact
Download the detailed program for the advanced workshop