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= Registration Process<br>  =
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To gain registration, there are two possible options. It appears that as Irish graduates, the optimal way to go about registration is to apply for the second option (Assessment of Equivalence), and if you do not fulfil the sufficient criteria, you will directly enter stage 2 of option 1.  
To gain registration, there are two possible options. It appears that as Irish graduates, the optimal way to go about registration is to apply for the second option (Assessment of Equivalence), and if you do not fulfil the sufficient criteria, you will directly enter stage 2 of option 1.  


<br>Option One: Assessment of Physiotherapists Who Intend to Apply to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia for General Registration  
<br>'''Option One:''' Assessment of Physiotherapists Who Intend to Apply to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia for General Registration  


1. Initial Assessment  
1. Initial Assessment  


2. Written Assessment: MCQ (held twice anually worldwide)
2. Written Assessment: MCQ (held twice anually worldwide)  


3. Clinical Assessment: Treat 3 real patients from each core area (must be taken in Australia)
3. Clinical Assessment: Treat 3 real patients from each core area (must be taken in Australia)  


4. APA Final Certificate is issued once stages 1 to 3 are fulfilled  
4. APA Final Certificate is issued once stages 1 to 3 are fulfilled  


<br>Option Two: assessment of equivalence of qualification  
<br>'''Option Two:''' assessment of equivalence of qualification  


1. Apply for assessment of equivalence (university submit documents in substantial detail regarding all aspects of the qualification and course structure)  
1. Apply for assessment of equivalence (university submit documents in substantial detail regarding all aspects of the qualification and course structure)  
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2. Qualification either meets or does not meet criteria. If it meets criteria, issued with APC certificate of Substantial Equivalence and apply for General Registration. If not, approved for Written Assessment (part 2 above).  
2. Qualification either meets or does not meet criteria. If it meets criteria, issued with APC certificate of Substantial Equivalence and apply for General Registration. If not, approved for Written Assessment (part 2 above).  


<br>General Registration&nbsp;(once option one or two completed)
<br>General Registration&nbsp;(once option one or two completed)  


= Requirements  =
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<br>Certified copy of passport, certified copy of licence to practice, certified copies of all relevant academic qualifications, Curriculum Vitae  
<br>Certified copy of passport, certified copy of licence to practice, certified copies of all relevant academic qualifications, Curriculum Vitae  
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= Job opportunities =
== &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Job opportunities ==


<br>[http://www.seek.com.au/JobSearch?SearchFrom=quickupper&SearchType=search+again&Keywords=&industry=1211&occupation=6352 http://www.seek.com.au/JobSearch?SearchFrom=quickupper&amp;SearchType=search+again&amp;Keywords=&amp;industry=1211&amp;occupation=6352]<br>http://www.apaonline.asn.au/classifieds/<br>http://www.medepage.com/healthcare-jobs/physiotheraphy-ot-rehabilitation-34




*[http://www.seek.com.au/JobSearch?SearchFrom=quickupper&SearchType=search+again&Keywords=&industry=1211&occupation=6352 http://www.seek.com.au/JobSearch?SearchFrom=quickupper&amp;SearchType=search+again&amp;Keywords=&amp;industry=1211&amp;occupation=6352]
*http://www.apaonline.asn.au/classifieds/
*http://www.medepage.com/healthcare-jobs/physiotheraphy-ot-rehabilitation-34


= Basic Grade initial salary  =
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$60, 000 AUD
 
= <br>Relevant websites  =
 
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Inital Assessment: [http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/Initial%20Assessment%20Application%201211.pdf http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/Initial%20Assessment%20Application%201211.pdf]


Guidelines for Written Assessment: [http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/guidelines-to-content-of-the-australian-physiotherapy-council-march-2011-written-examination http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/guidelines-to-content-of-the-australian-physiotherapy-council-march-2011-written-examination]
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Application form for Assessment of Equivalence: [http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/Application%20for%20Assessment%20of%20Equivalence%20of%20Qualification%20-February%202011.pdf http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/Application%20for%20Assessment%20of%20Equivalence%20of%20Qualification%20-February%202011.pdf]
$60, 000 AUD


National Board for the Physiotherapy Profession: [http://www.physiotherapyboard.gov.au/ www.physiotherapyboard.gov.au/]&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Assessment of qualifications and skills of overseas-qualified physiotherapists for registration and migration purposes ([http://www.physiocouncil.com.au www.physiocouncil.com.au]&nbsp;  
&nbsp;  


&nbsp;Equivalent of ISCP: [http://physiotherapy.asn.au/ http://physiotherapy.asn.au/]
*Inital Assessment: [http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/Initial%20Assessment%20Application%201211.pdf http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/Initial%20Assessment%20Application%201211.pdf]
*Guidelines for Written Assessment: [http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/guidelines-to-content-of-the-australian-physiotherapy-council-march-2011-written-examination http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/guidelines-to-content-of-the-australian-physiotherapy-council-march-2011-written-examination]
*Application form for Assessment of Equivalence: [http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/Application%20for%20Assessment%20of%20Equivalence%20of%20Qualification%20-February%202011.pdf http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/forms/Application%20for%20Assessment%20of%20Equivalence%20of%20Qualification%20-February%202011.pdf]
*National Board for the Physiotherapy Profession: [http://www.physiotherapyboard.gov.au/ www.physiotherapyboard.gov.au/]&nbsp;&nbsp;
*Assessment of qualifications and skills of overseas-qualified physiotherapists for registration and migration purposes ([http://www.physiocouncil.com.au www.physiocouncil.com.au]&nbsp;
*&nbsp;Equivalent of ISCP: [http://physiotherapy.asn.au/ http://physiotherapy.asn.au/]


= <br>Costs  =
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___________________________________________________________<br>Option 1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Initial Assessment&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;$990<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Written Exam&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;$1650  
___________________________________________________________<br>Option 1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Initial Assessment&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;$990<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Written Exam&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;$1650  
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Physiotherapists who hold full registration and a current annual practising certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand can apply for General Registration directly to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA).<br>
<u>'''IMPORTANT NOTE:'''</u> Physiotherapists who hold full registration and a current annual practising certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand can apply for General Registration directly to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA).<br>

Revision as of 10:59, 11 May 2012

Australia.

                                                    Registration Process
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To gain registration, there are two possible options. It appears that as Irish graduates, the optimal way to go about registration is to apply for the second option (Assessment of Equivalence), and if you do not fulfil the sufficient criteria, you will directly enter stage 2 of option 1.


Option One: Assessment of Physiotherapists Who Intend to Apply to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia for General Registration

1. Initial Assessment

2. Written Assessment: MCQ (held twice anually worldwide)

3. Clinical Assessment: Treat 3 real patients from each core area (must be taken in Australia)

4. APA Final Certificate is issued once stages 1 to 3 are fulfilled


Option Two: assessment of equivalence of qualification

1. Apply for assessment of equivalence (university submit documents in substantial detail regarding all aspects of the qualification and course structure)

2. Qualification either meets or does not meet criteria. If it meets criteria, issued with APC certificate of Substantial Equivalence and apply for General Registration. If not, approved for Written Assessment (part 2 above).


General Registration (once option one or two completed)

                                                        Requirements[edit | edit source]


Certified copy of passport, certified copy of licence to practice, certified copies of all relevant academic qualifications, Curriculum Vitae


                                                   Job opportunities[edit | edit source]


                                              Basic Grade Initial Salary[edit | edit source]

$60, 000 AUD


                                               Relevant Websites[edit | edit source]

 


                                                           Costs[edit | edit source]

___________________________________________________________
Option 1                       Initial Assessment                    $990
                                   Written Exam                            $1650

                                  Clinical Exam                            $1100-$1155

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Option 2                      Assessment of Equivalence     $1430

____________________________________________________________

General Registration                                                     $196

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Physiotherapists who hold full registration and a current annual practising certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand can apply for General Registration directly to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA).

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