New Zealand Registration in 8 weeks

[james_physio_365]

Hi Guys,

I recently had my registration returned for not submitting a couple of the mandatory documents correctly eg the hpc certificate alone is NOT sufficient, you need to get a certificate of good standing from the HPC and some other bits regarding my uni course details. Ive sent it back again and im waiting to hear.

I'd be happy to send a copy of one or two of my templates to anyone who'd like a copy as they are a bit tricky to complete and after a couple of phonecalls to the board i think and hope they are ok!

Good luck!

James

[lisa0000]

Thanks fyzio for that, i find it hard to understand how you can prove your competence without the use of case studies? was there any suggestions made about how to get round this? thanks
lisa

[physioface]

Hi James,

I am just staring out on my registration, I would REALLY appreciate having a look at one or two of your templates to get an idea of what I'm supposed to be doing, the whole thing gives me a headache! But worth it ultimately I'm sure!

How did you get on? Were you successful?

Thanks,

Stacey

[physiobel]

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

[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

[dannyr]

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!!

[Emma187]

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!

[physiophil81]

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

[eire13]

Well done James on getting your reg through. I cant help you on the visa Just wondering how long it took to get the registration? I sent mine off a few weeks ago.

cheers

Paul

[james_physio_365]

Hi Paul

the first step is having your payment taken from your account. If all your documents are ok they will take the money and then send you a letter saying its benn accepted for final Ax.

Then it took roughly 6 weeks to be accepted, i had to forward on a 2nd uni transcript tho then it was only a couple of weeks. Theyre quicker than you might think once they have all the right documents and have taken payment.

Good luck!

[reema_prajapati]

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

[k nitin kumar]

HI ALL
I M A THIRD YR PHY STUDENT FRM INDIA . PLZ leT me know the procedures of settling down in New Zealand.i wl be very thankful to u all

[k nitin kumar]

Plz somebody guide this third year phy student from india about settling down in new zealand as a physio

[uhsphysio]

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

[juliej]

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

[Pollyrcf]

Hi everyone,

I have just gained registration in New Zealand last week. The whole process from sending off my application to getting approval took 8 weeks. The new forms make it a lot easier for both the applying physiotherapist and the Registration official in New Zealand. The guidelines are very helpful as well. I am planning on going to New Zealand in June of this year. If anyone has any questions about the registration process or any queries please dont hesitate to ask and i will respond to you!! It is easier than people think if you dont get too bogged down and if you use the templates accordingly.

All the best
Kevin

Kevin, congrats Im very jealous!!
Im so confused about the competency layout.....do we have to evidence each component of each competence e.g. 1.1, 1.2 etc and write reflective statements for each of these or is this too indepth and are we just required to provide evidence of meeting the competency as a whole e.g. competency 1. Analyse and discuss the biomedical, behavioural and social science bases of physiotherapy and integrate the bases into practice.
Please help!
Elaine

[physioface]

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!

[lenny1]

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

[meetu01]

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

[stressed-out physio]

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

[heavenn33]

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

[axt635]

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

[quinny110]

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

[SophiR]

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

[quinny110]

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