How to be a Physiotherapist in Australia with Cherissa Punongbayan | PT MEAL Podcast

This episode talks about how to become a physiotherapist in Australia if you're a foreign-trained Physical Therapist. If you're someone who's looking for an alternative to the US PT practice and curious what the process and steps are in working as physio in the land down under, then, this the episode for you. Cherissa breaks down how to be physio in Australia and what it takes to get everything done. Now online!
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0:00 Introduction
5:35 Why did you chose Australia to practice PT?
9:05 Steps to begin registration process
21:54 Timeline on each step of the process
29:14 How's the written exam and clinical assessment?
32:18 How are you liking Australia?
34:27 Difference and similarities between Australian and Philippine PT practice
40:54 Recap of the steps in becoming a registered physio in Australia
46:48 Challenges in the application process
52:17 Last bites and Takeaway
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[@hajiapurado9102]

How do you practice PT there in Australia via student visa route? I’m quite confused ehh

[@christiepaguirigan7391]

This is very informative! I’m a permanent residence here in Australia and wanting to convert my license to practice physio. I’m looking at the Standard Pathway but not really sure if it’s worth doing it cause I graduated PT waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy back in 2000! 😅 And I have not worked in hospital/rehab setting for a long time as well. Thank you. Might try my luck 😊

[@PTMEALPodcast]

All the best to your career as well!

[@anndwae2644]

Hello po. Such helpful video. How about for US, will some accept new grads?

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Hi! Thanks for watching! As far as I know, the norm now in the US is that foreign-educated physical therapists need to have a graduate degree (Master's) or higher to be equivalent with the current course work tool (CWT). I believe there are agencies that would offer to cover your transitional or post-grad DPT in the Philippines.

[@Arvinchen2022]

Hi , I am really appreciate you to share this amazing journey about how a physiotherapist from Philippine transfer to Australia. May I ask :how do you think about Malaysia physiotherapy qualification, would it pass the eligibility of Australia qualification requirements in the first step of standard assessment? Hope and waiting for your reply , thank you so much

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Hi Arvin, live what I've said in the other video, I am not familiar with the qualifications of Malaysian Physiotherapists but I think it would be the similar pathway as Filipino PTs - The Standard Assessment Pathway. You can check out the process here: physiocouncil.com.au/overseas-practitioners/getting-started Thank you for visiting the podcast!

[@Arvinchen2022]

@@PTMEALPodcast Thank you so much for your help ,appreciate It

[@whitelily569]

This video was from 2 years ago. Please make an updated video for all the changes especially on how to get a student visa or a working visa. Thank you.

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Thanks! I will make an effort too. Thank you for the feedback!

[@lorjierocaberte3776]

Very much the same with Canada! So far, the easiest amongst the top countries is the UK (I watched your vids po for US, UK, Canada and Australia

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Thanks for watching the videos!!!

[@charlottesalvador9047]

thanks for the educational videos regarding PT opportunity in diff. countries

[@PTMEALPodcast]

You're most welcome, Charlotte! Please let your friends know, so that they too can know about it! Take care!

[@user-wv1cp5or9h]

Hi. Could someone please summarize this video with the list of requirements for a Philippine trained PT to work in Australia. Thanks

[@PTMEALPodcast]

I'm in the process of summarizing the process. Thank you for the support :D

[@thealphadogptrp]

Hi i'd like to ask if the support group is still available in fb?

[@PTMEALPodcast]

As far as I know, available pa rin po siya. The files are still there.

[@mariaellasalazar6480]

What if yung work experience po is not in the Philippines, abroad siya so counted po ba yon sa 3 years work experience?

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Basta po Physical Therapist work experience

[@saturnalfreddagwase1556]

i’m wondering if PTs in Australia could specialize in wound care like we do in the UsA?

[@PTMEALPodcast]

I believe so. I've found physiotherapists/physio clinics where their physios offer wound management.

[@maricelsolisdeguzman3907]

Sa English exam requirements ma'am Ielts General or academic po ba needed ?

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Yes po. IELTS Acad po ang kailangan.

[@m.02rrtherapist71]

Thank you for this informative video sir! soon sana mag grant na student visas namin and makapag interim certificate din kami ng wife ko. 6yrs rehab experience kami both

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Nice! Thank you for watching the episode! I really appreciate your comment. Sana ma-share mo yung experience with us. Would love to hear your story when you're done. Good luck sa pag-process!

[@cokefloatmuch]

Hi, na upload na namin documents namin sa AHPRA.. hay sana wag masyado matagal visa :(

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Good luck! Hoping for the best sa application mo!

[@anjolumbao7592]

I want to know what are the documents needed to submit first for eligibility assestment for Australia ? I'm also planning to go to Australia because my relative I living there. Thank you so much for your response.

[@ar2996c]

Any updates? How was it

[@sheasanchezOTRP]

Do you know any filipino Occupational Therapist in Australia sir?

[@PTMEALPodcast]

No. But I can ask around :D

[@sheasanchezOTRP]

Okay sir thanks! Coz I'm an OT and interested too 😊

[@ammukutty1646]

Hai .... Experience is mandatory to become a physiotherapist in Australia ...Please rply .....

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Hi! Are you asking a question or giving a statement?

[@ammukutty1646]

@@PTMEALPodcast question

[@PTMEALPodcast]

I don't believe experience is mandatory. But you have to be a registered/licensed in your country to practice Physiotherapy first.

[@noel2075]

Thank you po sa video! Sana magkaroon din po on how to be a Physio sa New Zealand.

[@PTMEALPodcast]

Thank you for watching! I'm looking for colleagues in other places including New Zealand. Hopefully, soon! Please let your friends know this :)