competency 7.3 Help please!

[amb6]

I completed the process a few years ago now, but for that competency I recall writing a bit of an essay about the NZ health system and how it works, demonstrating your understanding of the system (easily researched online). I included it in my evidence to that competency and didn't have a problem!

From sending my application off, I received registration just under 8 weeks later (just under the minimum time they say it takes to process!). So if your application is complete and contains all the evidence you need they do process it relatively quickly...but that was a few years ago!

Good luck

[fraoch]

Hi all,
I have no idea how to set up a new thread sooo, have decided to add myself to the end of this one... sorry!!
I am a newly qualified (4 year degree) student and am in the middle of registering. I happened upon this website, quite by chance, but am very glad I did now.
I have been intrigued by what has been written about the NZ agencies, but to be fair, I am not surprised. With the contact I have had from a particular agency I was given a sample of what is expected in a portfolio? It was 26 pages long minus of courses letters etc.
Having looked at a few threads I have started to query this type of portfolio. Basically in competency 1, I have written about a combination of uni based learning and clinical placements for each core area of physiotherapy. The experience I have attained therefrom and have added in the letters of validation (from my lecturers?) degree syllabus (all modules) and Evidence (presentations etc). Obviously because i`m only newly qualified I can`t add CPD etc.
Am I going a long the right lines? Or, am I miles off? I have a bout an A4 page of writing (essay format, rather than bullet points), is this ok, or should I be answering every single 'learning objective' and 'indicator'.
Would much appreciate any advice on this please.
Cheers

[daisymaycollins]

Hi all,
I have no idea how to set up a new thread sooo, have decided to add myself to the end of this one... sorry!!..................Obviously because i`m only newly qualified I can`t add CPD etc.
Am I going a long the right lines? Or, am I miles off? I have a bout an A4 page of writing (essay format, rather than bullet points), is this ok, or should I be answering every single 'learning objective' and 'indicator'.
Would much appreciate any advice on this please.
Cheers

Ok firstly I wish to point out that CPD does not begin after you graduate. It is an ongoing process that you will have been engaging in throughout your undergraduate career and will continue to do so after you graduate. To think you cannot include this will most likely fail your registration application as it specifically states you must include this area.
Think of incidents whereby you can reflect upon, IST sessions you attended during your placements, any patients that particularly made an impact on your practice etc..... the list is endless. This all counts as CPD, along with learning contracts etc etc.

I strongly advise you look on the board website also for the FAQs, and registration form....there is SOOOOOOOO much useful stuff in there to base the foundation of your application.

I wrote mine in quite a lengthy way so it took ages, and will probably take ages to go through (sent it off a month ago and have only just heard that they received it).

However if you have any specfic questions feel free to email me and ill do my best! email addy is [email protected]

Hope this helps!