the potential problem of U Otago B Physiotherapy graduate's seeking NZ registration

[lilium5260]

I think in such case, it is better to chose Australian/Canada/UK Universities rather than U Otago. There are many Australian/Canada/UK Universities offer Physiotherapy programmes, and they don't have the tricky "Healthy Science 1st year". You know the "Healthy Science 1st year" is U Otago's creepy creation.

[Fyzzio]

Hi,
I think you guys mix up things.
If you do your Physio study in NZ, you will NOT be overseas trained, so the guidelines for application for overseas trained Physios do not apply.

On the application guidance notes for NZ trained Physio from their website, under 'Requirements', it says quite clearly:

You have successfully completed an accredited course of study in physiotherapy within New Zealand

As you will have done this - where's your problem?

Secondly, why don't you do as they have recommended and call the Physioboard? The phone call is too expensive? I just checked here: Cheap phone calls to New Zealand, international calls from UK
The average price per minute is 1.5 p....

If this all sounds too complicated (have you done the fee enquiry yet???), may I suggest you do your MSc Physio pre-reg in Britain - that's 2 years + 1 clinical year and then you can register in NZ.

Cheers,
Fyzzio


Regards,
Andrea

[Skeptical007mind]

@Andrea................yes, you are correct. Almost all of the physiotherapy programs are unique to the country the academic institution is based in. for example, the program in india is to an extent different than the program in NZ. But that is why countries like NZ, USA, etc have credential evaluations and/or examinations for foreign educated physiotherapist(aka physical therapist in usa) to determine the competency level of a physiothrapist against those educated in domestic programs.
i'll be sure to exercise your advice in calling the NZ physio board. I have emailed them but havent received a reply yet.
WOW! thats a cheap rate, on behalf of all of us who'll be reading this thread in the future, you mind making that phone call for us then? im just joking. I'm really looking at that phone call as an investment so the cost isnt a biggie

[Fyzzio]

Hi,
I totally agree that a phone call is a good investment. This wasn't aimed at you, but at lilium who wrote:

unfortunately I could't because of the time zone and expensive international calling price.

By the way, we call Britain off peak for 8 cents. A rip off!!!!

Cheers,
Fyzzio