Browse our list of resources below to upskill in this area.
Try our Competency Self-Assessment Quiz and rate your confidence on the 7 core physiotherapy competencies. If you find areas where you need to upskill, add these to your Professional Development Plan.
Physio Academy Learning Resources:
Online and other learning resources from Physio Academy instructors.
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Osteoarthritis – Beyond Wear and Tear
Course4.4 average rating (8 reviews)Cost: $20 NZD | Access 12 months | Is osteoarthritis due to ‘wear and tear’? Is running bad for OA? What should we be telling our patients and what can physiotherapy do?
$20
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The Older Shoulder Webinar
CourseWEBINAR. An overview of common shoulder conditions affecting elderly populations including how to modify your assessment to accommodate other physical comorbidities, differential diagnosis and treatment options and pathways.
$20
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Pharmacology for Physiotherapists
CourseCost: $198.00 CAD* | 10 weeks* | Learn about common medications, their use, potential adverse effects and implications for physiotherapy practice.
$198
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Fundamentals of Laboratory Testing
CourseCost: $247.5 CAD* | 10 weeks* | Learn about common laboratory tests, their utilisation, normal reference ranges and clinical implications for physiotherapy practice.
$198
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: |
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 |