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Hi all,
I'm going through the final stage of AECOP assessment, just wondering if anyone could tell me how it feels to experience that. I just got the positive results from the written exam, and would like to know about the practice. If anyone has been through this, just wondering, how is it? How are the supervisors? And the examiners?
waiting for any reply
thank you all
Daniela
Hi Daniela
Sorry have not got there yet, but how were the written exams? How long have you been quaified, which could help you as the closer you are to having just done the Uni exams to qualify as a Physio. I on the other hand have been qualified for 15 years and have long forgotten what is required to pass these exams. I have been in private practice for about 14 yrs. Any help?
Thanks
Pete
Hi Pete,
You seem to be lots of experience, so I believe you wont have any problems with any of the exams. The written one isn`t easy, but isn`t so difficult. To be honest is more ... what can I say... annoying than anything. Is the type of exam that wont test your knowledge and yes, your patience. It does requires lots of details, but I believe just take a look and read your uni notes. That`s what I did and it was fine. The AECOP puts lots of pressure, however, just pretend is a normal uni exam, nothing else. I am still waiting for the practical one, and so far nothing has been done.
thanx for your reply
Hope I could help
Daniela
Thanks Daniela
Will have to ship my uni notes over from South Africa!!! Bit of a pickle. Oh well only able to write in Sept 08 anyway so enough time. May apply for NZ reg rather...cheaper and easier...no exams.
Cheers
Pete
Am I correct in saying there were a lot of muliple choice questions in the written exam?
Pete
Yes, they are multiple choice questions, take a look at the Australian Phsyio Council Website, and if you already applied you should be able to access every information about the exam, questions, how many questions, workshops everything about the exam, including tips of how to study, like book references etc etc etc, so you might not have to ship your notes, i didnt do it from Brazil, i live in NSW and all I did is going to the physio uni, and borrow some books from the library, easy and just enough...
hope it helps
good luck
Daniela
Thanks Daniela
I am guessing that you can only access this info from the Physio Council's website once you have applied for te test. I still have to send in my Eligibility form 1249 with all my uni info etc, so have not applied. Can only apply for Sept now anyway. I cannot find any access to the info you mention, so wonder if it is unavailable until application for tests is in.
Cheers
Pete
Hey,
Yep only when you apply you get a reg number and a password that gives you access to the paperwork. I am at the moment visiting my family in South America, however I am coming back to Australia next week and I`ve got a few things details, that I could send to you is not much but is good for you to have an idea.
If you want to give me your email and remind me next week I`ll send to you
hope it helps
Daniela
Sure Daniela, anything will help, no matter how trivial. My email is [email protected] I will give you a reply here next week and look forward to hearing from you.
Enjoy your holiday.
Regards
Pete
ok once i get home will be waiting for your reply
cheers
Daniela
Dear Daniela,I am currently seeking eligibility assessment with the Australian Physiotherapy Council and also trying to get a temporary license with Tasmania and NSW Physiotherapy Board.I would like you to help me link up with any host facility like a Physiotherapy clinic if you have the details about some that would be willing to host a 12 months clinical supervision.
I am presently not doing anything here just waiting to hear from the Council and definitely as it is I might not be able to meet the March examination schedule so while waiting it would be better if I undergo some months of clinical supervision.
Please kindly help out,this boredom is killing me,and I am still waiting to hear from you concerning the exam preparation group you promise to introduce me to,
I am in brisbane presently,waiting to hear from you,thank you
Hi there,
I am currently living in Sydney, and went through all you going now. Regarding your clinical placement, this is meant to be done by the physio council once you've pass the written exam. In addition to that once you complete the written part they will give you a interim certificate, and this will facilitate for you to get your temporary registration anywhere in Australia. Basically is that... hope i could help
Daniela
hi daniella,
iam sujanya.will be soon flying to sydney.i want register myself in NSW physiotherapist registration board.i want to seek eligibility assessment.
got to learn from physio forum that i'll have to undergo some examinations in order to get registered.i want to start preparing for the exam.could you please help me in suggesting the books i need to refer.as u have undergone the same procedure i look forward for your help in this matter.
eagerly waiting for your reply
regards,
sujanya
hai Danella,
I am overseas qualfies physio presently in Auatralia planning to give my acopra exams in March thru the blogs posted above came to lnow that oce i submit my papers i get access to sample papers but could anyone who have already given the exam tell me does the exam contain questions from basics like anatomy physiology etc etc or more of clinical aspects or both just wondering whther have to start from 1st year subjects pls advise.
Hi Daniela,
I was going through the posts and I read your comment about clinical placement. You said that the clinical placement should be organised by the physio consul. I wonder to know if it's still compulsory because I haven't found any information on the ACOPRA website about it.
I hope U can help me.
Thanks :)
Hi
Clinical placements are not part of the assessment process and they are not organised by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. There are several universities that provide workshops for clinical assessment candidates. It is also possible to get a special form of registration in some States that enables candidates to prepare for the clinical assessment by working under supervision (but the registration boards have different rules so you should check their websites for more information).