Any Indian physio here,who got NZ registration?Some PR queries?

Any Indian physios here who have got NZ registration? How difficult is it to get if u really work on it good? I have heard it is pretty difficult. Also, I want to know if it is declined once, how many times can u re-apply?

Can one work as physio assisstant till the time he has no registration?

How difficult or easy is it to get PR in NZ?

Hey Nel,
Just wondering what happened with your application for registration???
I am an Indian Physio too and am disgusted with all this making life hell for Indian trained physio thing.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Hi Neel & Shivani,

Shivani ..we r in touch thru mails...Just saw the NZ website now...here is the clause for all Indian PTs applyn for the registration ...if you have started the registration process and you are not aware that we all need to show compulsorily that we have also done a formal course from Australia/NZ/canada/uk after our bachelors or masters from india:eek:...here is the link to that...all our indian frenz do read this......:rolleyes:

The Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand > Frequently Asked Questions on the Registration of Overseas Qualified Physiotherapists

You should try some thing new for these job. Because it would be very Difficult to search these type of person here. Hope your getting me.

Hi guys,

Its true that NZ Physio board doesn't recognise Physio qualification from India. So one has to study there or in Aus or UK before applying for registration coz there are good chances that the application will be denied. Anyone out there who has studied in India & applied for reg recently & got it?

Guys so you saying it is better to do a masters course in of the recommended countries and than apply for registration ?

hello , am praveen (physio) from india. i would like to do masters either australia or newzealand . i don know which country to choose...actually my desire is want to study for 1 -2 year after that want to work as a physio for 1-2 year with pay.can u gide me which country favours with this and mail it to me [email protected]. expecting ur reply.praveen

hi all...
I am an Indian Physiotherapist having PR visa for australia...Can anyone guide me to get registered in NZ???How all the competencies got complited?I am having so much of confusion regarding the NZ registration...help me out plz..

Regards,
Reema

hi my name is k nitin kumar . i m a third yr student from RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY , BENGALURU , INDIA. i wish to settle down in NEW ZEALAND . PLZ HELP ME OUT N LET ME KNOW THE SCOPE , JOBS , LEGAL PROCEDURES , ETC . I WL BE VERY THANKFUL TO AL

hi reema....i will be applying for my registeration in a few days...please let me know how far have you reached in your procedure.

Hi...

I haven't started the procedure yet.

Let me know if you have progressed in the same line.

Cheers..!!

Reema

Hi All
I am an indian physio, passed out last year from my graduation and currently doing my masters in sports physiotherapy in UK. My course finishes in August this year and I want to go to NZ for job having already seen the job market for indian physios in UK :(. I do not have any work experience as I have moved to UK soon after completing my bachelors and m still doing my masters.
Can anybody suggest me as to how and when should I apply for registration with NZ board of physiotherapy and about the competencies stuff?
As a course of doing my masters I am having level 1&2 certificates in emergency aid and trauma management (UK), and will be having 100 hours of clinical placement.
can anyone suggest how likely I am to get the registration in NZ?
sorry about being spoon fed but I literally require the guidence from A to Z because I don't have anybody there to help me. Thanking you all in anticipation. Please please either reply here or you can also mail me at [email protected]

waiting the responses

Hi,
you find all information you need on the Physioboard's website:
The Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand > Registration - Overseas Qualified Physiotherapists
There are even application guideline notes: http://www.physioboard.org.nz/docs/A...March_2011.pdf

However, I do not believe that the job situation here is any better than in England, especially if you have no work experience.

Good luck,
Fyzzio

Thanks a lot for the reply.., I have looked at the website which suggests at least that I can get registration. Can you please do me a favor by telling that in order to show the competencies, what documents or transcripts do I need to show as an evidence. Thanks in advance

Hi,
sorry, I wouldn't have a clue, as I used a lot of the documents from my PDR - which you won't have as you have never worked.
Good luck,
Fyzzio

Hi,
Im currently pursuing my Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopedic Physiotherapy at Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand.
I had initially planned post studies to work for a year in New Zealand as a physio to gain more experience. But I learned through friends, seniors and staff working as a physio isn’t as easy as I thought. The process of acquiring the licence can take around 2(more or less) years for Indian students and the board can dismiss our application. There is no guarantee about getting the registration. Also during this time we cannot work as physios. The reason behind this is the physio undergraduate studies in India are not recognized here and they individually assess our credentials. If we lack any as compared to the undergraduate studies here, we have to prove them by documents which I heard is a difficult task. Post that, they may ask us to take certain Tests to further prove certain credentials. There isn’t any bridging or transitional course available for this and many physio applicants were asked to do the undergraduate course here. Earlier Indians weren’t allowed to apply for registration. I have heard rumours that there is still bias. They look at credentials like Time management, autonomous practise ( i.e ruling out red flags), work experience in ortho, cardio, neuro, work experience as a registered physio, undergraduate syllabus (most imporatant), ielts (pls see FAQs on the nz physio board links that others have shared)

I have heard some physios who acquired registration in Australia and then come to NZ and acquired registeration. While I have also heard some experienced physios who have done their Phd and Post doc acquire registeration after 2 yrs.

To sum it up, its not a very easy route.

Hi Shawn,

I tried to send you a PM but I think you have disabled it but I sent an email via this portal.
I need some guidance from you if .Plz let me know if you havent received the email

Cheers

hi shawan,
all what you wrote, trust me its really helpful for us, one thing i wanna know as u are in uni. u might know better than us as i had mailed them to, ok fine we have to go through bachelors but then its can we take out the credits of our degree of India and can enroll directly to 3rd year or like that.

Hi,
I might be able to give some information. I have a friend who used cross-credits (although not from India).
For AUT for example, you can apply to have credits transferred. My friend was allowed 'skipping' the first semester, which are core papers.
So, if accepted, you can start in Semester 2 of year one (study 3 1/2 years instead of 4). I think that's the maximum they permit.
Recognition of Prior Learning & Cross Credits - AUT

Best to enquire directly.

Cheers,
Fyzzio

Hi everyone,
I have completed my Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (Endorsed in Sports) last year at the University of Otago.
I am in process of applying for registration with the NZ PhysioBoard (PBNZ).
As far as past opinions I have received, registration for Indian physios is not easy as they really scrutinize our undergraduate syllabus of physiotherapy from India. I would really appreciate responses from any Indian physios out there who have procured registration with PBNZ successfully.
The FAQs on the PBNZ website is helpful to read.
There is no fixed timeframe as to registration procurement. The application process is definitely Not Easy and the compilation of all evidence etc. will definitely take at least more than a month, including reflective statements, etc.

As far as what I can see, it is essential that we put forth a Strong Case in our application to PBNZ for registration.

Competencies which can pose great challenges to our application based on our undergrad syllabus include Autonomous Practice.

It would be harrowing to receive a rejection from PBNZ and a suggestion to pursue undergrad all over again from a country which NZ recognizes sufficiently similar to their system can be really, in my opinion, a waste of time and undermining.

However, this possibility does not deter me from applying.

I will update as to how it goes if and when I can.

PLEASE do reply with your suggestions, and especially if there is any Indian physio (who completed BPT from India) out there who has procured registration with the NZ physio board, please share your suggestions and experience.

Hi mate.... i am indian qualified physio.... i did apply for reg and got a reply that i need to provide extra evidence for autonomous practice and last essential component..... rest all was fine...... can u msg me ur email address or any other contact ?....

Hello
I have applied for registration too . But after initial assessment i got response from them that I need to provide more information on Foundational abilities1. Physiotherapy practitioner

2. Professional and ethical practitioner
3. Communicator
4. Reflective practitioner and self-directed learner
5. Collaborative practitioner
In some they have mentioned curriculum roles not met. Please help me fill the threshold template form or I would appreciate if you could send me an example of yours by email. my email address is [email protected]

Kind regards
sandhya

Hi there, any luck with your registration? I am a trained and experienced physiotherapist. I have more then 12 years of experience and had own clinic back in India. I recently moved to Auckland as my husband is New Zealander. I am finding it very hard to find proper information and scope. We are also thinking about Australian option. I couldn't find one person even on social media who has gone through PBNZ process. Any help, anyone?

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Hi mate.... i am indian qualified physio.... i did apply for reg and got a reply that i need to provide extra evidence for autonomous practice and last essential component..... rest all was fine...... can u msg me ur email address or any other contact ?....

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Hi,
Can you help me with my application mate? I am an India trained Physiotherapist but I have done a masters course in the UK. I am planning to work in NZ. I also have some work experience here in the UK. Not a lot though less than 6 months. Please get back to me.
Thank you.
Sarang Kharde

Hi everyone...
I am an Indian physiotherapist, I was wondering if any Indian has got registered. Please help me to know better if it is worth applying for this country. If anyone has a better country option please help.
Thanks in advance

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Originally Posted by SavioQ

Hi everyone,
I have completed my Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (Endorsed in Sports) last year at the University of Otago.
I am in process of applying for registration with the NZ PhysioBoard (PBNZ).
As far as past opinions I have received, registration for Indian physios is not easy as they really scrutinize our undergraduate syllabus of physiotherapy from India. I would really appreciate responses from any Indian physios out there who have procured registration with PBNZ successfully.
The FAQs on the PBNZ website is helpful to read.
There is no fixed timeframe as to registration procurement. The application process is definitely Not Easy and the compilation of all evidence etc. will definitely take at least more than a month, including reflective statements, etc.

As far as what I can see, it is essential that we put forth a Strong Case in our application to PBNZ for registration.

Competencies which can pose great challenges to our application based on our undergrad syllabus include Autonomous Practice.

It would be harrowing to receive a rejection from PBNZ and a suggestion to pursue undergrad all over again from a country which NZ recognizes sufficiently similar to their system can be really, in my opinion, a waste of time and undermining.

However, this possibility does not deter me from applying.

I will update as to how it goes if and when I can.

PLEASE do reply with your suggestions, and especially if there is any Indian physio (who completed BPT from India) out there who has procured registration with the NZ physio board, please share your suggestions and experience.

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Hi, Savio have u applied to PBNZ yet and how far has your application proceeded?

Hi everyone, I am an educated physio (both BPT & MPT from India) with an 8 yrs experience as Assistant Professor (Physiotherapy). We are moving to New Zealand and am looking forward to applying for PBNZ license. But the information I have gathered so far is not very encouraging.
So, I will be grateful, if anyone can suggest whether pursueing a Master's again from NZ will make the process of getting lisence easier and simpler?

Hi Any Indian physio here who got registered successfully?

Hi Jasvir, have you got your registration?

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Originally Posted by Jasvir Singh

Hi mate.... i am indian qualified physio.... i did apply for reg and got a reply that i need to provide extra evidence for autonomous practice and last essential component..... rest all was fine...... can u msg me ur email address or any other contact ?....

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Hi Jasvir, have you got your registration?

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Originally Posted by Jasvir Singh

Hi mate.... i am indian qualified physio.... i did apply for reg and got a reply that i need to provide extra evidence for autonomous practice and last essential component..... rest all was fine...... can u msg me ur email address or any other contact ?....

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Hi there, how did you go with your registration?

Hello,

My name is Nyna and I am looking for registration. I have done Physiotherapy Degree from GNDU, Amritsar, India. I want some help from you. I am looking forward to hear from you.

Can I get your email id or contact number?

Hello,

My name is Nyna and I am looking for registration. I have done Physiotherapy Degree from GNDU, Amritsar, India. I want some help from you. I am looking forward to hear from you.

Can I get your email id or contact number?

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Hello,

My name is Nyna and I am looking for registration. I have done Physiotherapy Degree from GNDU, Amritsar, India. I want some help from you. I am looking forward to hear from you.

Can I get your email id or contact number?

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Originally Posted by sundya

Hello
I have applied for registration too . But after initial assessment i got response from them that I need to provide more information on Foundational abilities1. Physiotherapy practitioner

2. Professional and ethical practitioner
3. Communicator
4. Reflective practitioner and self-directed learner
5. Collaborative practitioner
In some they have mentioned curriculum roles not met. Please help me fill the threshold template form or I would appreciate if you could send me an example of yours by email. my email address is [email protected]

Kind regards
sandhya

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hi sandhya

I am Gokula. I am in New Zealand. Processing for registration. May I please know have you got your registration? thankyou

This is Alex and I am encountering similar problems

Thanks for giving me any advice at [email protected].

Thanks in advance