NZ reg: more than 10 years in private practice

[MamaMaya]

Hi Guys, I thought I'd speak up here, as I'm in much the same situation. I just got back from a Cardiorespiratory update course in Brisbane, OZ. I'll be taking a neuro course in a couple weeks. What are you guys doing about research? I haven't done anything since Uni, which was 11 years ago. I've thought of all sorts of ways to "catch up" but haven't convinced myself that any of my ideas are worth the extravagant effort (ie, performing a study on my own, here in Australia, when I don't even have a license to practice!) Any thoughts? Where are you guys on this one? Maya

[physiomitch]

Hi Maya

As far as I have been able to suss out from previous forums and other contacts, research can also include any reading of research, discussions with other physios, critique of research papers. Basically anything you have looked at that can improve your practice in general. It does not always necessarily mean you have to do a research project.

Pete

[Fyzzio]

Yes, I agree. Have also heard that people use participation in journal clubs, or attendance at a conference, as proof of commitment to evidence-based practice. And any PPpresentations that you might have done, which include a reference list etc.
Good luck, Fyzzio

[stwrtharrison]

Hi Maya, I'm fighting the urge to try and prove I am currently competent in all areas, so the initial aim of my application is to show that I have shown competency in all the required areas in the last 10 years. I have limited neuro and respiratory experience but perhaps enough. I'll have to watch out for sounding too apologetic in my application.
Am doing a respiratory update course next month and spending a few days with my friend who is a respiratory physio. I'm not sure how beneficial this will be to my portfolio.
As far as research goes I'll have to cross that bridge when I come to it. Any research I have done since Uni has been based around critiquing the evidence base for what I do in order to justify it (or in most cases justify not doing something). Whether this is sufficient I'm not sure.
Hope this helps.
Stu

[manishjain88]

Hello All,

I am sorry for entering late into the forum. Please accept my apologies if this causes any inconvenience to anyone.

I am also wishing to register myself with Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and need a bit of your consultancy/advice on the same. I hope you won't mind guiding me through the process.

I am a Physiotherapist with over 10 yrs. of experience having seen OPD and IPD patients with acute cases. I am presently based in India and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from NIRTAR, India.

A brief of my profile is:

Experience: Over 10 years of experience as a Physiotherapist having seen OPD and IPD patients including acute cases.

Registrations: Registered with Delhi Council of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Also, Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapists (MIAP)

Please suggest if you see any chances of me gaining registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. Will my being 10 yrs. experienced in India be a positive or negative point?

I eagerly look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks and best regards