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Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators

Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators. 2. Overview of Presentation. What are the connections between the education of a Canadian Physiotherapist and The Alliance?Features of Qualification Recognition and current issues in evaluating credentials and qualificationsWho accredits the Canadia

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Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators

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    1. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators Qualification Recognition Towards A Mutual Recognition? 2 June 2006 *** San José , Costa Rica Tabasom Eftekari Director of Credentialing

    2. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 2 Overview of Presentation What are the connections between the education of a Canadian Physiotherapist and The Alliance? Features of Qualification Recognition and current issues in evaluating credentials and qualifications Who accredits the Canadian Physiotherapy Education programs? What will be the potential benefit of a Mutual Recognition Agreement?

    3. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 3 Definitions Qualification recognition A process of evaluating documentary evidence provided by an applicant to determine if his or her qualifications are sufficiently similar to the established or published standard in the receiving country or jurisdiction

    4. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 4 Definitions Substantially equivalent The degree to which the qualifications are highly similar Competencies Knowledge, skills and abilities obtained through various types of learning to perform the occupational tasks and duties.

    5. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 5 Definitions Accredited A process to determine that a program or service meets a certain level of performance or standard

    6. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 6 What are the connections between the education of a Canadian physiotherapist and The Alliance? The mission of The Alliance is to facilitate the sharing of information and build consensus on national issues in order to assist member organizations in fulfilling their mandate of protecting the public interest The Alliance is a national federation of physiotherapy regulators in Canada The Alliance Evaluation programs established in 1994 in response to a variety of issues and objectives

    7. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 7 What are the connections between the education of a Canadian physiotherapist and The Alliance? The Alliance Evaluations include: Credentialing of Internationally educated physiotherapists: Assessment of Educational Credentials Language Proficiency Licensure Verification Authentication Prior Learning Assessment and Remediation Physiotherapy Competency Exam: Written Component Clinical Component

    8. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 8 What are the connections between the education of a Canadian physiotherapist and The Alliance? The Alliance is a member on the Accreditation Council for Canadian Physiotherapy Academic Programs (ACCPAP) since 1995

    9. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 9 What are the connections between the education of a Canadian physiotherapist and The Alliance? The Alliance a partner in a collaborative project to develop the model of physiotherapy education in Canada (Physiotherapy Entry-level Education Project)

    10. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 10 What are the connections between the education of a Canadian physiotherapist and The Alliance? The Alliance uses the Canadian educational minimums as the basis for the credentialing program

    11. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 11 Features of Qualification Recognition and current issues in evaluating credentials and qualifications Title Intent of education Outcome of education Education system and process Context of practice

    12. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 12 Title Titles are similar around the world But--- Similar title does not mean similar education/practice Different does not mean different education/practice

    13. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 13 Intent of Education The intent of both preparatory and professional/physiotherapy education systems are variable internationally The intent of education in the country of education might differ widely from that of the receiving country

    14. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 14 Educational Systems and Processes This understanding is a good example of lifelong learning! Very complex, is so dependent on an understanding of culture, politics

    15. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 15 Context of Practice The education of physiotherapists for practice and the practice by physiotherapists within a health system are integrated elements designed to meet the health needs of a country’s citizens.

    16. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 16 Issues Variation in entry level education Nature and type of program Documentation Language Quality assurance Membership Fraud/corruption

    17. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 17 Who accredits the Canadian Physiotherapy Education programs The Accreditation Council for Canadian Physiotherapy Academic Programs (ACCPAP) assures the quality of physiotherapy education in Canada through accreditation ACCPAP ensures this by considering the entry-level education curriculum and essential competencies in standard development

    18. Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators 18 Mutual Recognition Agreements? Potential Benefits Reduce bureaucracy Simplify the review of academic qualifications for licensure Public recognition Common understanding of the physiotherapy profession amongst countries Simplify Canadian physiotherapist’ access to practice in partner countries Strengthening networks between competent authorities

    19. Thank You! Gracias

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