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