What is Eligibility Assessment?
The Eligibility Assessment is the first step of your assessment journey with the Council.
It is a document-based assessment to ensure you hold an appropriate entry-level physiotherapy qualification.
As part of the Eligibility Assessment, you will be required to complete the Cultural Safety Training program as well.
What are the criteria to apply?
The minimum criteria to apply for Eligibility Assessment includes:
- 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).
What documents will I need to submit?
Please download the Eligibility Assessment Fact Sheet for a list of documents you will need to provide, as well as information on upload requirements.
How much does this assessment cost?
Fees can be found here.
What are the steps to undertake in Eligibility Assessment?
- Complete the online application and pay for your application.
- Complete Cultural Safety Training program.
- Wait for your application outcome from the Council before taking the next step.
Check processing times for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
After you have submitted your Eligibility Assessment, you need to complete the Cultural Safety Training. Once you’ve passed the Eligibility Assessment and completed the Cultural Safety Training, the Council will issue you with your Final Certificate.
Shortly after payment is received for your Eligibility Assessment application, you can access you Cultural Safety Training program via the candidate dashboard..