What is the Clinical Workshop?
The Clinical Workshop is an interactive, practical assessment that requires active physical participation throughout the day.
The assessment is the last stage of the Australian Physiotherapy Entry Pathway (APEP)
before receiving your Final Certificate. This is a one-day, in-person assessment at the Council’s Melbourne office, led by an experienced Australian physiotherapist. The Clinical Workshop is a longitudinal assessment that requires active participation throughout the day.
The workshop assesses your clinical skills for safe, effective physiotherapy practice and offers an opportunity to work alongside other international physiotherapists entering the Australian profession.
For more details, read the Clinical Workshop Booklet:
How does it work?
- Format: The workshop is a full-day group-based assessment. Candidates should be physically and medically fit to take part in the hands-on clinical workshop.
- Structure: The day is divided into a morning and afternoon session, focusing on hands-on/clinical skills and simulated cases.
- Facilitator: You will be assessed by one experienced Australian physiotherapist who will facilitate the sessions
- Duration: One-day workshop
- Location: Australian Physiotherapy Council office, Level 4, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
- Insurance: Ensure you have adequate professional indemnity insurance to cover you. You must provide the Council with a Certificate of Currency – Professional Indemnity Insurance for a minimum of $5 million. The Council’s candidates have access to free professional indemnity insurance via their free associate membership with the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Please note: The Council does not endorse any third-party courses or coaching. For reliable information, consult our official website or candidate portal.
What will the Clinical Workshop assess?
- Communication
- Safety and Handling
- Clinical skills
- Professionalism
Ready to apply?
After you have successfully completed your Capability Assessment, you can book your Clinical Workshop on your Candidate Portal.
Approach the Clinical Workshop with an open mind, a willingness to participate, and a commitment to both personal and professional development.
For more details about the Clinical Workshop including booking, the assessment format and preparation, please use the Candidate Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-reading materials will be available on the Candidate Portal’s Clinical Workshop dashboard after you book your Clinical Workshop.
More information on the Assessment Rubric and preparation tips is in the Clinical Workshop Booklet, available in the Candidate Portal.
No, the Clinical Workshop is in-person only. It enables you to perform skills, such as manual handling, demonstrate safe practice, and showcase your communication skills and professionalism in real world scenarios.
Candidates should be physically and medically fit to take part in the hands-on clinical workshop. If you are injured, pregnant, have accessibility or special needs, or are unsure whether you can fully participate, please contact the Council before your workshop so we can discuss your circumstances and support options.