Hi John,
Think big, the world is at our feet.
I'd be happy if one country is clear on competence, the world will come later.
Here in Canada you get out of Uni with a BSc. PT. Then you can start
working once you are licensed per province. In order to keep working you
need to pass a national exam, to say that you are really up to competence
of a physical therapist. This consists of a theory and practical part. If
you fail you can retake a few times, but if you don't pass you are out.
To me this sounds backwards. I finally figured it out a few years ago. When
I trained in The Netherlands, you got out of school and the fact you passed
the school and got your diploma meant you were fit to be a therapist and
not a danger to the public.
Here in Canada there is a BSc. system (soon to be a MSc. PT entry level).
This means you finish with an educational degree of BSc. This just means
you have had so many credit points. This does not say anything about your
safety to the public and you being a good therapist. That is why you need a
national exam I have been explained.
Maarten
Canada
At 04:49 PM 4/1/02 +0100, you wrote:
>It would be eeven better if an international forum could be set up
>eveetnually. I know, for example that NZ, UK, Oz and South Africa all
>seem to ahve similar standards etc.
>
>As for the updates every 5 years thats definetely the way to go.
>
>You could then be specialised (one in depth up date) or a generalist (lots
>of less in depth up dates).
>
>Cheers,
>
>John
>
>PS What country(s) has to do an accreditation ppost graduation???
> >Exactly John,
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