Just got my NZ reg - over 10 years qualified, please advise

[chrisphysio]

That's great Fyzzio! You've been really helpful answering these points.

Can you advise how many hours of CPD are required each year in order to maintain the APC? I did a few courses last year but this one has been a bit quieter although I'll be on 3-4 in the next 2 months getting up to around 25 hours or so.

On the APC form there's a section on page 6 asking for a 'self reflexion statement' a 'professional development plan' and 'CPD' sections to complete.

Is it best to wait until the courses are done before applying or can I let the NZ board know that they will be undertaken in the near future.

I'm also reading articles and doing self reflexion as I go along.

Because this has been a 'quieter' year than last, could they turn around and say I need to do more before getting the APC even though I got an email last week saying I've been granted the licence?

Chris

[chrisphysio]

OK, I'm getting a bit more familiar now after reading the 'recertification' section in the NZ physio board but perhaps I can run this by someone just so I fully understand it:

There's a minimun requirement of 20 formal CPD hours each year therefore in order to get a practicing certificate from 01/04/11 - 31/03/12, each physio has to do at least 20 formal CPD hours between 01/04/10 - 31/03/11 (this year). However over 3 years, physios have to get up to 100 hours of formal CPD (2008 - 2011).

It's also possible to be called for an audit at anytime in which way you'd have to provide a PDR (Professional Development Record) via your log book.

Any advice on how the majority of physios in NZ keep up to date with CPD would be appreciated. Do most use the log book method?

I'm getting in touch with PAANZ as regards the state of acupuncture with those who've done the 80 hour UK AACP course. Does anyone know if you can practice acupuncture in NZ having done your training abroad or must you do more training through PAANZ?

Regards
Chris

[Fyzzio]

Hi Chris,
in regards to CPD: where I work, we all use the exel version/ template of the logbook. Really rather easy. I'm not sure what other Physios do.

For a first timer, I think all you have to do is apply for an APC upon successful registration.
The logbook is for ongoing professional development = the future and it will be used for subsequent APCs. So, you don't have to worry about what kind of courses etc. you did in the last few years.
The formal CPD relates to all sorts of activities - not neccessarily courses. You can put work experience into it, self-directed reading, supervision, audits, etc..

I wouldn't say that it is possible to be called up for the audit, but rather VERY likely.

Acupuncture - sorry, no idea. Anyone else???? But the contact with the PAANZ is most likely your best source anyway.

Regards,
Fyzzio

[chrisphysio]

OK thanks for that.

I've just had a reply back from PAANZ regarding the state of acupuncture.

It's OK for physios to practice if they have undertaken the basic 80 hour course with the AACP in the UK. THey can join PAANZ after getting to NZ but this is the basic minimum requirement however.

In order to become a registered acupuncturist through PAANZ, you have to go on and complete 150 hours with further training in NZ.

Regards
Chris