Canadian Physiotherapist to get registration in Western Australia

[Pico]

According to the list of universities in Canada from the Physio Board of WA, actually, those are the universities which provide physiotherapy programmes. Theoretically, all physio graduates in Canada from 2000 to 2007 can directly register in WA.

My qualification was assessed and was quoted as 'the same' as Canadian graduates. I am just afraid that if I ask the board, they will just reply me 'No'. Therefore, I wonder if there are any successful cases in Aus with similar background as mine.

[emad]

Hi Pico :

I think you are right , you just need to read and collect much information , here you are what is in Australia Western :

Canada
A physiotherapy qualification accredited by the Accreditation Council for Canadian Physiotherapy Academic Programs between 1 April 2000 and 23 February 2007 is prescribed as a qualification for registration as a physiotherapist

Or you can read each Board policy of Austrialian States .

Australian Physiotherapists Registration Boards —

However , I think you need to to contact the Australian Physiotherapy Council the competent Austhority for assessing overseas physiotherapists in Australia .

cheers
Emad

[Pico]

Thanks, Emad.

I was also advised by a job agency in Aus to contact the Board directly first, rather than just sending out the application. The agency said they don't have first hand experience of direct registration for applicants like me.

I am going to feel very unfair if the Board replys me I am not elligible for that type of registration, because Canadian graduates may register in WA even if they fail the national exam in Canada.

Anyway, I may try to go through NZ registration to get the Aus registration if the WA Board rejects me.

Pico