competency 7.3 Help please!

[cafra23]

Hello!

I talked about how the NZ health care system parallels that of the UK as in the public health care is subsidised by the government and private health care paid for by the individual. I also talked about the types of physiotherapy services available i.e the acute and non-acute hospital settings, rehabilitation units, the community and private physiotherapy and again how this type of structure is similar to the UK.

I wrote about how I have developed and used other sources of assistance within my working environment (e.g. network of key people) from visiting clinics and departments outside my own in order to be aware of the services available and accessible, and my evidence was based upon the referrals I make to these services which was backed up by one of my letters of validation which mentioned how I effectively make referrals. I suppose you could also include a copy of a referral you have made?

Sorry if this sounds a waffly, but it worked for me...my registration just came through the door today!!! Good luck!!!

Catherine

[physio t]

Hi Catherine,
Congrats on gaining registration. I will be putting my application in the post in two weeks time. How loong did it take for you to gain registration? I am a new grad physio and am not sure if i need HPC and CSP registration to send with my application. Do you know anything about this.
Thanks
Physio t

[Fyzzio]

Hi Physio t,
I would send CSP membership certificate and HPC registration/ letter of good standing. It confirms your efforts to oblige with legal and professional standards etc.
However, minimum for NZ registration is a 4yr BSc Physio or 3yr BSc with additional 1yr clinical practice (to make up for the fourth year). Have you got that?
Good luck,
Fyzzio

[cafra23]

Hi Physio t,

I agree with fyzzio - you should include certified copies of your HPC and CSP certificates as the more evidence you can provide the better - and they want a lot of evidence!!! If you are a recent graduate and did the 3 year or 2 year MSC (i.e with less that 12 months work experience) you might struggle to get registered as you need to have at least 12 months work experience in order to reach the same level as NZ graduates.

I started my portfolio in November and sent off my registration in February and only got confirmation of acceptance last week, so be warned that it can be a very lengthy process!!!

Good luck!