Review of the assessment process for internationally trained Physiotherapists
The Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) commissioned a project to review the assessment process used for international graduates or practitioners in Physiotherapy that enables registration in Australia.
We undertook a focussed literature review, analysed the assessment process and consulted key stakeholders involved in the process. A set of recommendations for change to their written component, clinical component and quality assurance processes along with a consideration of alternative pathways were made. This work has provided APC with a framework for reform of the assessment process.
“I think that’s the main thing just to show that timeframe is optimised. The cost is minimised, to the system and also to the practitioner. And without any loss of robustness of the assessment process. That’s very important… [Interview Participant 1]
- Timeline July 2022 to February 2023
- Client Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC)