Attention Australian Healthcare Businesses and International Physiotherapists!
Are you an employer struggling to fill physiotherapy vacancies? Alternatively, are you an international physiotherapist seeking career advancement and permanent residency in Australia?
Employers explore the option of hiring international physiotherapists with limited registration. International physiotherapists, secure your limited registration and pave the way for full registration through the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC).
~The Journey Begins: Eligibility Assessment and Cultural Safety Training~
Begin with a comprehensive assessment journey with APC, starting by passing the Eligibility Assessment and Cultural Safety Training. Attaining an Interim Certificate enables you to apply for restricted registration with AHPRA, leading to supervised practice and the subsequent stages: an online written exam and a clinical assessment to obtain the final certificate.
~Expedited Pathways for Qualified International Professionals~
International physiotherapists from select countries—Canada, Hong Kong, UK, Ireland, Singapore (must be Bachelor-level qualification), South Africa, and the Netherlands—can access expedited pathways if they hold entry-level physiotherapy qualifications from the specified countries and meet all the other Council requirements.
To qualify, for the Eligibility Assessment the minimum criteria include:
- To be an overseas qualified physiotherapist (with a minimum diploma-level qualification); AND
- Meeting the educational/qualification requirement for (or already hold) registration without any restriction in your country of training, OR
Able to legally practice without restriction in your country of training (if no regulatory body currently exists).
To qualify, for expedited pathways candidates must meet all the following criteria:
- Completed an entry-level physiotherapy qualification from the mentioned country respectively (see above).
- Held registration without restriction with the relevant regulatory body within the past 5 years
- Able to practice without any restrictions
- Have an entry-level qualification that is diploma-level or higher* (*Singapore candidates must have completed a Bachelor-level degree)
~Visa Eligibility and Employer Search~
Beyond certification, additionally, you will need to fulfil the visa requirements for either a 407 or 482 visa. Connect with Australian employers for supervised practice on your limited registration.
Every individual circumstance is different and dependent on your credentials. So, make sure to consult a Registered Migration Agent for tailored advice. Feel free to connect with me if you require further information.
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