Acopra Exams

[charlize29]

Hi there,

I would just like to know the degree of difficulty of the ACOPRA exams and the following links related to the previous examinations. Just a little bit confused whether I would go for New Zealand or Australia for registration.

Thanks!!

Regards, charlize

[oscar]

If you get NZ registration you will automatically be able apply for full Australian registration without doing the Acopra exams

[charlize29]

Thanks Oscar for your reply........have a great day!!!!

Regards,
charlize

[Laura01]

Is this a cheeky way in then? Registration in Australia appears to be a very expensive process!

[oscar]

Originally Posted by Laura01

Is this a cheeky way in then? Registration in Australia appears to be a very expensive process!

I think so! I expect thats why it's so tough to get NZ accreditation (in terms of the paperwork, competancies etc...)!

Yep it does sound like a costly process, but I guess it's worth it

[Laura01]

I think I'm going to go for Australia and just start saving up. Any idea what a physios salary is in Oz?I don't expect its to different from the UK just seems to be a much better quality of life.

[charlize29]

Do u ahve any idea on how to prepare the portfolio that is required by the new zealand registration boards? It looks like the I have to present a very long presentation of cases to justify those competency charts......

[JIMBO]

Hi Laura and Charlize
The NZ process requires a lot of paperwork and form filling, the majority of which needs to come from your university. They are very keen on the three core competencies and you HAVE to have a 4 year degree or you need a years experience too so you should be ok Laura if you graduated from Cally.
(I did in 98 and now am partner in an ozzie practice with 9 physios) so get yourself organised and access the kiwi rego board on the web and get started. Aussie salary is about 50-60 thousand bucks - make sure you bargain hard especially if you move north of Brisbane cost of living is much less - no heating bills.
Contact me if you need more info.
Cheers Jimbo

[stefmiko]

Hi Jimbo,
did you go through NZ to Australia? How long did it take to write the portfolio and are you able to help me out? I've completed the 4 years course in Holland so at least with regards to Uni standards its ok.
Thanks for you help!
Stef
(stef.miko@web.de)

[Laura01]

Ive now decided to go to NZ and hee just started on getting all the paperwork done. looks very daunting with all those competencies i think i'll get in touch with Uni and see what they can do.
cheers for the help