NZ application

[emad]

Hallo Fyzzio :

Within your post , you concluded that is high standard . Usually the basic undergraduate curriculum is the same in case of 4 years training . The real problem is the English communication Standard requried from countries where English is not the native language.

If we give a look at past history we find that in UK ,The score of IELTS 6 was acceptable by some Competent authorities . In Australia , 7 score was acceptable 3 months ago by Physio.Council Authorities and now they get it up to 7 every band of the score .

Meaning if NZ physio.Board has such number of British physio.applications ( if you give a look at the Board letters ) , surely it would get that IELTS score boom( high) . It is just matter of need . If you need you can negotiate . However , I do not believe in negotiation , and I really believe in rights for setting standards , it is just policy of quality .

From other point of view , it is better to be objective in our critical discussion .This reminds me of a discussion with Australian Physiotherapist regarding AECOP examination in Australia overseas physiotherapists , she stated objectively that many Australian-based trained physiotherapists would not pass these exams . In spite of that , I can understand your view .I like NZ system and the Board trends to improve Physiotherapists standard and competency of practice

cheers
Emad

[Fyzzio]

Hi Emad,
interesting discussion.

Usually the basic undergraduate curriculum is the same in case of 4 years training .

I only now the Scottish and Irish degrees as 4 year programmes, which are similar to the programme here. Have also seen a Dutch programme, which differs a little bit and my colleagues Indian programme, which differs a lot! I recently had a conversation with an American physio and their education can consist of 4 years training, but it is, again, completely different to the NZ one.

Meaning if NZ physio.Board has such number of British physio.applications ( if you give a look at the Board letters ) , surely it would get that IELTS score boom( high) .

I don't quite understand what you mean. You don't need to do an IELTS, if English is your first language. So, surely, the PT board won't see that many tests. And I also wouldn't have a clue, as to where they got the "7.5" from.

From other point of view , it is better to be objective in our critical discussion

In case of standards, hmmm.....
Otherwise ... why??? Obviously, that's we are discussing the matter here. People are personally affected negatively by the NZ standards and have problems meeting them. I believe, it's a good forum to voice your very subjective concerns and obviously, a lot of Physios get encouragement from others in the same situation, who were then able to help.
Looking forward to your reply,
cheers,
Fyzzio (who fortunately managed to meet the communication standard)