Registration Changes for Physiotherapists: NZ

[Fyzzio]

with the NZ physio board and i must say they were not particularly helpful!!

You probably mean that they were helpful, but wouldn't tweak their rules for you....

Sorry, I don't think that anyone can help you guys, because -obviously- you are some of the first people going through the new process. However, it will be very helpful to learn later how you got on with it all.

The entry criteria have not changed: In NZ, Physios graduate with a 4 year BSc and you will have to show that your Physio programme is at equal standards. The British BSc is accepted, but since their programme is only 3 years long, you will have to prove that you have worked full-time as a Physiotherapist for at least 12 months (to make up for the missing year).
I don't know, what the programme for EU Physio is like. If you have done a BSc, then the same rules apply. Have you graduated with a diploma, then this will not be accepted.

The job of a Physio Assistant is not accepted, as it isn't Physiotherapy.

Good luck to all of you.

Regards,
Fyzzio

[SunnySu]

Thanks guys! I hope some UK short courses I'm about to take on should count too , additional to 1yr experience.

Good luck to all and thanks again!

S

[kempo1981]

Actually no, what i mean is that they were not particulary helpful and that they have continued to be less than helpful with the new format of the application process. All i can get out of them when requesting advice is that the new system is "New to us too so you have to do what you think is right and the senior physiotherapists at the board will assess the application"
Anyway I have compiled the application with the new templates and this is what I have done.....

Example of Cresp template 1

Section 1
Document supplied Location / Page Number
Academic course syllabus:-
• Cardiorespiratory Page 2+3 C Resp Definitive Module Document
• Movement studies Page 1 Movt Stud Definitive Module Document
• Neurosciences 1 Page 2+3 NS 1 Definitive Module Document
• Neurosciences 2 Page 3 NS 2 Definitive Module Document
• Advancing Practice Page 2 AP Definitive Module Document

Clinical placement Level 3 Clinical placement assessment: Respiratory (Grade A3)

Section 2
Validation of work history Validation of work history – Supplied by Regitse Lewis

CV Personal statement

Section 3

Reflective proforma Appendix 4

Appendix 5

Covering letter from Appendix 6
Regitse Lewis COPD Matron

Hope this is of some help and I will let you know how i get on with the application once i hear back from the board!

Chris