New Zealand Registration in 8 weeks

[QUOTE=kempo1981;38898]Hi there...

hi there, i am continuing with the quest of doing my regristration and am halfway through my compentencies but am concerned if they are right or what they are looking for! i would be grateful, very very grateful if you could possible send a copy of some of your compentcies and examples of the supporting evidence to see if i am on the right track or complelty off it.

would be greatly appreciated

gillon

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Many thanks to Chris Kempson for emailing me the info and templates to help with my registration, its been a massive help! Hopefully will be on my way to getting my registration sorted before too long!

Hi to everyone who is working through the enormous task of compiling the New Zealand portfolio. My girlfriend and I are in the middle of putting the portfolio together but have hit a brick wall with regards to the competencies. I would really appreciate some help if anyone has templates that they have completed. I am getting very confused on what needs or can be include and any guidance would be a great help.

Many thanks in advance

Phil

Many thanks to Chris Kempson for emailing me the info and templates to help with my registration! Hopefully will be on my way to getting my registration sorted before too long!

Anyone got some advise on the prove of intention to go to NZ they are asking though? Will a visitors visa be enough, or do I need to already have applied for a working visa?

Thanks for any advice!

Re: New Zealand Registration in 8 weeks

Many thanks to Chris Kempson for emailing me the information and templates to help with my registration, its been a massive help!

Very kind to share this information.

THANK YOU

Hi everyone

I am struggling through my application and would really appreciate any kind person emailing me a couple of examples of competency templates/reflections. I don't mean to steal anybody's work or take advantage of your hard work but just want to make sure I dont waste time doing things wrong - so to have confirmation from somebody who has completed the process successfully (or has learnt from somebody who has) would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Danny

ps. Isnt this a MASSIVE pain in the arse!!

well i am just starting this long winded process which i have been putting off for a long time! can anyone tell me roughly how long it took them to complete the application. the form says that you have to have a letter of good standing from health professions council (if a uk physio) which must be issued within 3 months before the nz board receives your application. just wondering whether it is realistic that i can do the whole thing in 3 months?!
anyone else going through it - you have my full sympathies. its 30degrees outside and i'm trying not to put it off any longer!
bel

hi guys, it has taken me about 3 months to get through it doing bits and bobs (working full time as well) and am now at the point ready to send it off, thankfully. hopefully it will be ok but only time will tell. if you havent had anyone send you any info could pass on a few ideas for the competencies - just get your email to me and i can send you an idea of things.

my advice is - although its long and winded you have to realise it will take a while to do. do it bit by bit and reguarly and before you know it you will be ready to apply. its not like an essay for uni you can throw together overnight.
i put it off time and time for years and now i have completed it i wonder why it took me so long. head down and dont be put off.

cheers
gillon

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Originally Posted by gillon

hi guys, it has taken me about 3 months to get through it doing bits and bobs (working full time as well) and am now at the point ready to send it off, thankfully. hopefully it will be ok but only time will tell. if you havent had anyone send you any info could pass on a few ideas for the competencies - just get your email to me and i can send you an idea of things.

my advice is - although its long and winded you have to realise it will take a while to do. do it bit by bit and reguarly and before you know it you will be ready to apply. its not like an essay for uni you can throw together overnight.
i put it off time and time for years and now i have completed it i wonder why it took me so long. head down and dont be put off.

cheers
gillon

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Hi Gillon

My email is [email protected]. If you could send me anything it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Danny

Hi all, I am presently getting my application together, I am just wondering from the people who have previously posted on this thread, once your application has been completed and sent in, have any of you been denied? And any word on how the current job market is like?

Hi Everyone,

Like most of you on this post Im about to start the application process for NZ, given thats were my husbands from. Im currently CSP &HPC registered.

Could anyone please send me a copy of cokmpleted competency form please, to ensure Im on the right path, it seems that I'm going around in circles using the same examples etc for each one.

thanks in advance for helping

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Hi Everyone,

Like most of you on this post Im about to start the application process for NZ, given thats were my husbands from. Im currently CSP &HPC registered.

Could anyone please send me a copy of completed competency form please, to ensure Im on the right path, it seems that I'm going around in circles using the same examples etc for each one.

thanks in advance for helping

Hello,

I seem to be in the same boat as everyone else (except for the lucky people that have figured all this out!). I really need some guidance. I have all my CPD paperwork/certificates etc but just don't know where to start. ANY help is greatly appreciated. Am based in London and happy to meet up with someone who knows what they are doing so I can get some guidance please

Hi Gillion,

Like you I have put my application off for far too long and now have given myself a deadline to get it completed. I would be very grateful if you could email me any information/template documents that will help me get going. My email address is [email protected]

Have you heard back about your registration yet?

Kind thanks,
Natalie

hey kevin..do we need to just submit our certificates and a copy of curriculum...or do we need to provide evidence for each of the competencies individually??...and you did the processing by yourself or is there any agency which can help..
please reply..
sandesh

HI all,
I am trying to make a start on the mammoth task of re new Zealand application! I am completely stuck with where to start ad how to set out the competencies! I was wondering if anyone who has completed the new version of the portfolio has any advice? And also if anyone could email me an example of how they set out their templates that would be of massive help!! My email is [email protected]
It's a huge task but I'm hoping bit by bit it will come together!

How are everyone Else applications going??

Cheers
Alex

Hi guys,

I was granted NZ registration about a month ago. I figured it out on my own and encountered a few pitfalls along the way so thought I would let people know how I went about it to make things a little easier.

In total it took me about 4 months from initially sending it to getting my annual practicing certificate (but it can be a lot quicker or slower than this).

These are my tips;
-Registration with NZ is a legal process. The whole document you send is treated as a legal document so just one signature out of place or one box that you forgot to tick will result in a delay. They will send it back to you or request you send a new copy. One of my referees (for whatever reason) didn't sign their reference form and that resulted in a lengthy delay because they contacted me then needed to get in touch with the referee and send them a new form to fill out and then request they get it back to NZ. So check and double check that all the right boxes are ticked and everything that needs signing is signed.

-Get your police checks and certificate of status from the HPC sorted (but remember these need to be dated within 3 months of your application submission)

-Get all the bits you need from your university asap. You need to get a certified copy of your degree cert, diploma transcript and a full copy of the exact academic syllabus you studied. The academic syllabus is a pretty big document in it's own right, you need to make sure the start of every module is stamped and signed by the uni. Make sure you have a letter to accompany the syllabus that confirms it is the exact syllabus that you studied. Along with a letter that confirms you have completed over 1000 supervised hours and what placements you completed as a student. Having the syllabus makes filling in the competency templates much easier.

-Next complete the CV. This must be done on the NZ CV template. Once again if this is complete it makes filling out the templates much easier.

-Next step is the templates, reflections and gathering evidence i.e. the long haul. You do not need to address every little bit of each competency, your evidence just needs to show that you are competent of working at the same level as newly graduated physio from NZ. And you will find that you can use bits of evidence for more than just one template. I worked through this in three phases. First of all academic evidence-all you need to do is reference back to each appropriate module from uni and relevant placements you completed. Next the post grad part, reference back to relevant parts of your CV and relevant validation of work history forms.
Then the supporting evidence. This needs to be a mixture of course certificates, appraisals/supervision records and reflections (any reflections you submit must be transferred onto the NZ reflection template), you can use in service training slideshow printouts or any educational material or audits you have completed but make sure you have them signed by a senior physio. You can even use your dissertation if you want but if you do it needs signing by the university and every page needs stamping.
Do not use case studies or anything that contains specific patient information without signed consent from the patient and a senior physio that permits you to use the case study for the purpose of the application.

And that's it, get the stat dec signed and witnessed along with certified copies of your documents and it's good to send. The NZ board will write to you at every stage and if they need anything else they will let you know.

Good luck

hi Gillon,

I am Reema Prajapati and I also want to have NZ registration. Could you please help me regarding how to fill competencies?

Any effort will be greatly appreciated.

Look forward to your reply. My email ID is [email protected]

Thanks & Regards,
Reema

Hi guys,

I'm just going through all the application and have pretty much everything except the letters of good standing. I have requested one through the HPC however, I am a little confused with the police one. I came across a website (http://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx) where there is an application form, however on (Metropolitan Police Service - Your right to information FAQs) it says if you haven't lived in London you need to contact your local authority?!

Has anyone applied for the police letter of good standing and if so how they went about doing it?

Also do you need one from the CSP too or will the HPC suffice?

Thanks

Soph

Hi Soph,

I can't remember exactly how I went about applying for the police certificate but I know it was just a form that I had to fill in online then print out a hard copy and send it to the police with a cheque for the amount they require. As for the letter of good standing I just emailed the HPC and they sent one to me, I'm sure if you ring up they will do the same. You don't need anything from the CSP.

Good luck with it

Hey quinny110,

Thanks for replying. Yeah it sounds like the acro one which is online and then you print and sign it. I got an email today from them saying to check with the NZ physio board that it is a valid form of certificate (ie, they'll accept it). It sounds like it worked for you and that this is what they need so I'll go that route.

Thanks again

Soph

Hi again guys, just got a few more questions if anyone can help?

1) Did everyone who used their dissertation get it stamped and signed by their University?
2) Did anyone using in service trainings/presentations they delivered get them signed by a senior physio?
3) Change of name: when I was a child my mum started using her maiden name as my surname and no legal action was done as it doesn't need to be as a child. However, the NZ reg guidance advises they need a statutory declaration or deed poll, neither of which I have. Has anyone else come across this before and if so what have you done?

Thanks

Soph

Hi,
I can answer the first 2 questions:
1) yes, I did
2) yes, I did

Hope that helps,
Fyzzio

Thanks again Fyzzio.

Another question (of which I feel I will have a few over the next few weeks)....

When you are providing a certificate for a course attended and a supporting piece of evidence for that course, is it classed as one or two pieces of evidence?

Also when supplying an in-service training you have done, have you supplied a reflection on it or just a copy of the powerpoint presentation itself?

Would it be sufficient to hand write 'section H, page 1' on the evidence or is there another way to go about this?

Finally..for now.. with the contents list that you cross reference, did you just create your own or is there a NZ reg one? I can't seem to see one anywhere.

Think I'm getting the jitters now as I'm so close to finishing and trying to make sure I have everything done correctly!!!

Thanks

Soph

Hi all!!
I just have a question about the cv part of the application. How much detail exactly do you go into when listing experience, techniques used etc?? this seems like it could be absolutely HUGE and go on forever!
Any assistance with how to go about the CV template, or if anyone would be kind enough to send me an example (to [email protected]) it would be so greatly appreciated as i don't know where to start and feel like i may end up waffling on an awful lot!

Thanks so much for all the helpful info everyone has posted so far! :)

Alex

i need the template too.
thanks
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Hi guys, in a bit of a panic here, I sent off my application for registration in NZ 1 week ago (acknowldgement received from NZ physio board) but I:

1) Did not get my IST presentations signed off my a fellow senior physio?
2) Have only got 1 reference out of the 3 to fill in the reference section of the application form and send it in but are all 3 references supposed to do this i.e. you have to print out 3 copies of the reference section of the application form and get them to fill it in, as this seems long winded and silly to me?

For these 2 reasons I think my app may be sent back to me, I'm just trying to pre-empt to save time and at lease I can rectify question 2 if i need too?!!

Any help would be much appreciated,

Thanks!

Ash

Hi everyone
I could really use some help, am trying to fill out the competency templates and finding it very confusing. If anyone is able to send me a sample of how this is filled in it would be most appreciated. I am not a young physio and much older still trying to make a start of things. Not as net savvy but somehow managed to find this forum. Any help is appreciated! [email protected]..
Thank you!

Hello all,
i am glad that all physiotherapist over the world helping each others as i see in this page.
i am preparing for NZ board and as i see in the site its need a to fill up templates and i am looking for somebody can mail me some idea how to fill it .
if someone can mail me the information and templates to help with my registration.
this my mail address: [email protected]

Mohammed

1) I think you need them signed as you have signed the declaration to say they are your own work.

2) I don't understand this bit??!

Hey all! Is anyone able to give me any guidance on how much info/how to set out all the info on the CV template? How much detail did you go into e.g. conditions treated, techniques used etc ?? I am just not quite sure how to tackle it! any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks :)

Woohoo.....finally sent mine off today :) Had the feeling I must be missing something but I've double checked so many times hopefully it's nothing much if there is.For your question re: 1) IST getting signed and 2) references.....1) I have heard of people who sent their application without getting IST signed as you sign the declaration to say it's your own work and they didn't get their application sent back. Hence I haven't had my IST certified (I'm sure they will let me know though if they want this doing and I can re-post when I hear back). I have also heard people who said you do need to get IST signed. I did get my course certificates certified however, I don't know whether they want this doing or not but again we'll see.2) You need a validation of work history from three people (if this is the section you mean). So you need to fill in three peoples details on the actual application form (I did mine for MSK, neuro and resp) and then the actual validation forms all need sending off separately to your main application.As for templates, the first section I put my uni modules and clinical placement documents in that met with the competency, section two I put which validation of work history would meet them and my CV, third section I put 3 to 5 pieces of evidence that met the competency.Hope this helps. If I need to re-send anything I will let you guys know. I did email them a couple of times and they're really helpful so you could always try that. Good luck everyone, I'll let you know what happens

Suggestion- finish your training in the UK- transfer. Would contact the UK board and ask what would be required to register in the UK, and if you would need to take any additional classes to do so. Once registered in the UK, it should transfer easily to NZ.

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I noticed that someone said they got their APC, Annual Practicing Certificate. It is an unnecessary expense, unless you have already landed in New Zealand, and are starting work. The APC is separate from registration. It's a subtle distinction that few people realize. I would save my money. It's an unnecessary expense until you are really ready to start treating patients. You can get on the registry without getting an APC, though I am sure the Board is happy to take your money. Regards, Dan

Hi Guys,

Firstly, thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread- its really helpful as I'm going through the tedious task of completing the competencies templates now and its nice to hear that people actually do finish it. Anyway, I have a couple questions...

1. Does each part of the competency need to be addressed (as I feel I'm writing way too much for each section), for example comp 2, do you need to write how you have met each aspect (2.1, 2.2, 2.3 etc etc)? Or just an overall summary for Assess, Analyse and Plan Physiotherapy Management?

2. I have used the same bits of evidence for multiple comp's, this is OK right? otherwise I'd have loads of pieces. And I'm only using 3 references to show I can meet each requirement and just referenced to each of them. Does this sound right?

3. Far column, what do I put in there, the page number in appendix of the piece of supporting info I've used?

4. And Finally.....Would anyone be kind enough to email me a copy of even just one of their completed competency sheets, I think I'm on the right track, but just like everyone else I really want to make sure its completely correct before sending it off. I don't mind doing a swap with someone either, my email is [email protected]

Thanks so much and if anyone else needs a hand I'd be happy to try and help.

JJ

Hi all, im new to this forum but have been following the threads for a while
Me and my partner have started the tedious process of filling in all the templates and have come across a stumbling block -
On the 4th template of each core area there are no components, it just says this:
Competency9.4 (Cardiovascular/Pulmonary)
Demonstrateautonomous practice as an entry level physiotherapist encompassingcardiovascular/pulmonary, neurology and musculoskeletal bases ofphysiotherapy management.

How have people tackled this one?? we are not sure what to include in each section

Any advice/help will be greatly appreciated

Much love fellow physios!!

Hi All,

Thanks to everyone for conrtibuting to the thread has been really helpful so far.
I have recently started my application and would love to know that I'm on the right track, if anyone would kindly email me a copy of one of their competencies I would be very grateful - [email protected].

Any advice much appreciated!!

Kind Regards

Leanne :-)

hi every one
i am new here,i like this site and i want if some one can help me in filling the competency and templates need for New Zealand overseas registration process
i download the pdf files from the website and dont know how to start..
any help please by sending me a copy of this competency and templates and i will be very thankfully..
this is my email : [email protected]

Hi Guys,

Another physio here looking for a little bit of help. If anyone would be able to send me one or two of their comp sheets to have a quick look at to make sure I am on the right track I would be really grateful.

Thanks very much in advance

[email protected]

Rich

Hi Guys,

This thread has been incredibly useful, so thanks to everyone for contributing to it. The whole registration process looks very daunting at first, but this thread has really helped make it seem more achievable. I have a couple of questions: firstly I've been qualified now for almost 4 years and I specialized in MSK from the offset, during my time in MSK outpatients I did come across quite a few patients who had respiratory or neurological problems as well as the presenting MSK complaint, do you think that will be enough to show my continuing learning since qualification. I am a little concerned because I haven't done a Respiratory or Neuro rotation since university, this may make this whole process impossible. Any thoughts on that, or success stories of someone in a similar situation would be greatly appreciated!

Secondly, I would really appreciate it if someone could send me a few completed competency sheets in order to help with the process of filling them all out. My email address is [email protected].

Thanks again all, and hope someone can help.

Dave

A huge thank you to Chris Kempson for sending me completed templates!! it will be a huge help with the whole process! He says he is happy to send them on to others also, his email is... [email protected]

Thanks again!

Hi Guys,
Thanks toeveryone for contributing to the thread it has been really helpful so far.
Twoquestions;
1) ClinicalHours- I have gotten a general letter from my Uni stating that I completed 1000hours in the three core areas in a variety of setting. Would it be better if Ihad a table of the placements I completed, with the areas of physio, settingetc?
2) Canyou use your validation of work history forms as a reference?

Also if anyone would kindly email me a copy of one of their competencies and oneof their reflective statements to ensure I am on the right track I would bevery grateful! Email: [email protected].
Thankingyou in advance,
Margaret