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valramos



Joined: 25 Mar 2008
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Location: Philippines
PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:06 pm    Post subject: Filipino physiotherapists in New Zealand Reply with quote
I have not heard of any Filipino working as physiotherapist in New Zealand yet but I plan to migrate there and work as a PT someday. Is there any pinoy physiotherapist out there in new zealand? If there are, I would like to ask about how you were able to obtain accreditation/ qualifications for working as a pt. thank you..
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vegimite



Joined: 31 Jan 2008
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
do a google search for physiotherapy board new zealand . for sure they have a guide for overseas registration. goodluck
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paragongoddess



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
there has never been a PT from the Philippines to practice as PT's here in NZ because of the curriculum used in the Philippines is totally different from that of NZ.. They will recommend that you take further studies of at least three more years and there are only two universities that offer it, Auckland Uni and Otago Uni.. however, if it interests you, i had known of filipinos who are working assistant physios in rest homes but its only part time, hardly can find a full time physio position here in NZ.
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valramos



Joined: 25 Mar 2008
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Location: Philippines
PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
thank you for your reply. the websites were very helpful indeed and i learned that i do not qualify as a skilled immigrant. it seems Pinoy PT's are not for NZ. if it takes three years for further studies then it is so much time, money, and effort consuming. But I am very thankful for your reply since it really helps a lot not only in my decision making but for other Filipino PT's who also ask the same question. Things happen for a reason and purpose and they serve us... Thank you! Very Happy
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jeffdelima



Joined: 27 Apr 2008
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have been planning to work and migrate in New Zealand someday and am doing a research on the net regarding how to be a registered PT in New Zealand.
It seems that Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand does not recognize our curriculum here in the Philippines.

A proof to this is written in this link http://www.physioboard.org.nz/docs/faqs_os_apps_aug_2007.pdf and then try to find the word "PHILIPPINES". That is where my dream ends. waaaaaahhhhh!!!!! Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad

Thanks!!! This blog helps me a lot. You rock!!!!
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blaitan



Joined: 25 Mar 2008
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Location: Manila, Philippines
PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
jeffdelima wrote:
I have been planning to work and migrate in New Zealand someday and am doing a research on the net regarding how to be a registered PT in New Zealand.
It seems that Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand does not recognize our curriculum here in the Philippines.

A proof to this is written in this link http://www.physioboard.org.nz/docs/faqs_os_apps_aug_2007.pdf and then try to find the word "PHILIPPINES". That is where my dream ends. waaaaaahhhhh!!!!! Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad

Thanks!!! This blog helps me a lot. You rock!!!!


thank you for the info. actually i read that the Philippine curriculum for physical therapist is based on the US curriculum, so in case we like to pursue a PT career in NZ, we have to study again since their curriculum is entirely different. Crying or Very sad

Upon learning that, I opened myself to options of working in Middle East or perhaps pursuing my NPTE.
Very Happy

Look at the bright side, at least we still have other options. Very Happy

Good luck to us.
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achie



Joined: 09 Jun 2005
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Location: Auckland
PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2008 6:03 am    Post subject: Try mo www.pnijobs.com for PT Reply with quote
Hi Valramos,

http://www.pnijobs.com/career/view_job.php?sb_id=570

Cheers,

Achie
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jeffdelima



Joined: 27 Apr 2008
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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Achie,

Are you in New Zealand right now? Are you connected with PNIJobs?

I hope you are. Anyway, with that info you have, it brings a big opportunity to us, PTs, here in the Philippines to work and migrate in New Zealand.

With regards to http://www.physioboard.org.nz/docs/faqs_os_apps_aug_2007.pdf, this info I got was really on the official website of the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand which is the governing body of all working physiotherapists in this beautiful country.

Nonetheless, I hope PNIJobs is working this out 100% without any reservation so that all deserving PTs here in the Philippines can work and migrate legally in New Zealand.

Thanks a lot! Keep on rocking.... Dudes! Cool

Best regards,

jeffdelima
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achie



Joined: 09 Jun 2005
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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 2:35 pm    Post subject: PT in NZ Reply with quote
Hi,

I saw PNI details at POEA website. Try to do alot research with regards to Physio.

Cheers,

Achie
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