Browse our list of resources below to upskill in this area.
If you want to complete a self-assessment competency questionnaire to rate your confidence on the 7 core physiotherapy competencies, follow this link: [link to self assessment quiz on website]. If you find areas where you need to upskill, add these to your Professional Development Plan. [link to PDP on website]
Physio Academy Learning Resources:
Online and other learning resources from Physio Academy instructors.
Webinars
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Physiotherapy and Mental Health
CourseFREE | Access: 12 months | In this webinar, Tracey talks about how physiotherapists can help people with physical injuries who struggle with their mental health.
Free
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What’s New in Concussion Rehab?
Course4.4 average rating (12 reviews)$20 | Access: 12 months | Latest evidence and clinical advances in the assessment and management of concussion. Find out how these advances will influence your understanding of concussion and directly affect your clinical practice.
$20
Other Learning Resources
New Zealand Law
Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights |
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/1996/0078/latest/whole.html |
Health Information Privacy Code |
NZ Physiotherapy Board Resources
Physiotherapy Board Standards of Practice
A full list of the Physiotherapy Standards can be found here.
Informed consent: |
https://www.physioboard.org.nz/standards/physiotherapy-standards/informed-consent-standard |
Internet and electronic communication: |
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Involvement of an additional person during a consultation: |
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Physiotherapists practicing in a defined field of interest: |
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Sexual and emotional boundaries: |
Physiotherapy New Zealand Physiotherapy Board Resources
Physiotherapy Board Complaints Processes: |
https://www.physioboard.org.nz/about-us/complaints-notifications |
To register a complaint or concern: |
https://www.physioboard.org.nz/about-us/complaints-notifications/register-a-complaint-or-concern |
Family Violence and Information Sharing: |
Physiotherapists in NZ: If, in the course of practicing you receive information about family violence you are able to pass this information on to other social service practitioners. More information and contact details are provided on the page link below. https://www.physioboard.org.nz/resources/legislation/family-violence-and-information-sharing |