Physios and skilled assessment for Oz

[physiomitch]

Hi

Are there any Physios from UK or SA who have passed the skilled assessment tests for registering for Physio in Oz? I am in the process of migrating to Oz from the UK (ex SA), and am looking for info on these exams, especially the practical. I have been in private practice for 14 years and have not worked in hospitals since qualifying so was wondering what level the exams are done. I understand they expect entry standards, but do they have any leeway for Physios like myself who may have been out of varsity for a while? Any advice or help will be greatly appreciated.

[Baby75]

Originally Posted by physiomitch

Hi

Are there any Physios from UK or SA who have passed the skilled assessment tests for registering for Physio in Oz? I am in the process of migrating to Oz from the UK (ex SA), and am looking for info on these exams, especially the practical. I have been in private practice for 14 years and have not worked in hospitals since qualifying so was wondering what level the exams are done. I understand they expect entry standards, but do they have any leeway for Physios like myself who may have been out of varsity for a while? Any advice or help will be greatly appreciated.

I dont know much about the skill assessment for physiotherapists but here is some information i found i hope it help there is an email address to the relevant department so you could always ask them
Skills assessment authority

(Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC)

The Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) assesses overseas-trained physiotherapists who wish to be registered to practise in Australia and is also responsible for the oversight of the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy.

If you have not completed an accredited entry-level physiotherapy degree at a university in Australia or New Zealand, or do not have a current practising certificate in Australia or New Zealand then you must undertake the APC assessment and examination process before being eligible to apply to register with one of the Australian state or territory Physiotherapists Registration Boards. You may find that other requirements for registration apply in some Australian states/territories. For further information please contact the authority below.

Australian Physiotherapy Council
PO Box 587
CANBERRA ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6262 6029
Fax: 61 2 6262 5284
Email: enquiries@physiocouncil.com.au
Website: Home —

Please note that APC is an assessing authority and is not responsible for registering physiotherapists. This is the function of the Physiotherapy Registration Board in each State/Territory. For more information contact the relevant State/Territory Board.)

It might be a good idea to have a chat to an agent make sure they are registered most of them give a free assessment .

hope that is helpful for you good luck
Niamh