NZ reg: more than 10 years in private practice

[JulesB]

physiomitch and pete how have you got on? I've been in private practice and sports physio for 10 yrs and just starting the registration process...looks very daunting which is why I keep putting it off! some positive feedback on how you're doinbg would encourage me!

[physiomitch]

Hi Jules B

True it is daunting. I am originally from South Africa too, so being in the UK and trying to get my uni transcripts etc is proving a bit of a problem, but hopefully will get there slowly. Using all my contacts there...As for the competencies, it does seem endless. What I have done is set up a table with 3 headings (landscape) 'Competency' (eg 1.1.2), 'Description' (what the competency is "Analyse the ...) and 'Evidence' (references). I have then written all the competencies in the rows as described in the competency list, and jotted down possible evidence for each one, eg case studies, colleague reference, books, courses, etc to match each competency. I am now going through each one I feel comfortable answering and writing a short answer with reflective statements as how I might meet the competencies. Remember they are only looking for graduate level answers so we don't have to go overboard and don't write an essay. Be concise. I will then try and gather references for each one, write case studies from patients I have seen in each category of cardio-resp, musculoskeletal and neuro to match the competency. I am hoping to go on a cardio-resp update course sometime to use as ref, otherwise ref to literature or even do some ward rounds at a local hospital, as I do not do this in private practice. I will also need to update my neuro work, so will have to find a neuro physio and ask to observe. Literature can also help, having the latest info on hand to reference from.

At the moment I am also giving lectures country-wide and working full-time in my practice so time is little but one competency at a time and it will slowly get less. I have found though, having put everything in table format it is all visible and easier to see the bigger picture. Try that first then work through them one at a time. If you want to give me your email I can let you see what I have done to give you an idea.

Honestly I cannot see them turning down someone with more than 10 yrs experience if you have been practicing all this time. All you need to do is fill the gaps where you feel you come short in practice, like me with cardio-resp and neuro. The others should be easier to answer with case studies. Remember you can use one piece of evidence as a reference for more than one competency, eg a case study of treatment of a patient with musculoskeletal condition using electrotherapy and manual techniques may be used to ref for competencies 1.2.3 and 1.2.6

Hope this helps. This thread is specifically for this to assist both ways. Keep in contact.

Pete (by the way I am physiomitch)

[JulesB]

Thanks Pete, really helpful advice!
I have taken few days off to get it going as otherwise am too busy with work as it sounds you are.
happy to exchange examples once I've made a significant start this week I hope!

Cheers, Julie

[LeeMG]

Could anyone advise me if short courses like distance education courses done from home...I mean home study/ distance are allowed to be used as evidence for the competencies ?? As long as they good courses and provide the needed skills, I hope it wont be a problem for showing as evidence. Or do we have to show courses that we did full time short courses ? kindly clarify.....

[Fyzzio]

Hi,
am not 100% sure, but believe that all you have to do is demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development.

You can do this e.g. through your in-house in service programme, external courses or conferences (however long), your peer reviews and performance appraisals, the presentations you have given, your home study, etc.. all you need to do is get the certificates and document your own learning.

Don't you need to prove ongoing learning to satisfy your professional body at home? Just use whathever you need to show there.

Regards,
Fyzzio