Teaching & Education in Australia

Hi Reshu,
The Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities Incorporated (ACOPRA Inc now called APC) has prepared a paper on limited registration for overseas qualified physiotherapists. This paper was prepared due to the national shortage of physiotherapists and attempted to provide a more flexible approach to registering overseas qualified physiotherapists who may want to work in Australia for a limited time. The paper proposed that State Boards may be able to register overseas qualified physiotherapists for a period of up to 12 months under conditions including that of supervision. The criteria governing temporary registration for Overseas Qualified Physiotherapists is designed to ensure: adequate screening of overseas qualified physiotherapists in relation to their qualifications and work experience; and appropriate supervision arrangements by the host facility to ensure public safety.
You are required to undertake the Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment process for being eligible to practice as physiotherapist with one of the Australian State or Territory Physiotherapists Registration Boards. If you do not have at least one years experience in the practice of physiotherapy (after graduation), you may find that conditions on registration may apply in some Australian States/Territories.
The first step is to apply for an assessment of your eligibility to undertake the examinations. To practice Physiotherapy in Australia, you must be registered with the local State or Territory physiotherapy registration authority. Applications for assessment of eligibility for the professional examinations are accepted throughout the year.
The Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment process for overseas qualified physiotherapists who are required to complete the professional examinations in physiotherapy has three stages: Eligibility Assessment, Written Examination and Clinical Examination. All Candidates are also required to meet the English Language Requirement. For more details visit the website (http://www.physiocouncil.com.au/).
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