Week 1

Question 1

Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, does what?

Answer 1

The Physiotherapy practice thresholds describe the threshold competence required for initial and continuing registration as a physiotherapist in both Australia and New Zealand.

Question 2

Physio Governance

Answer 2

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC)
Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT)

Question 3

AHPRA role?

Answer 3

• Physiotherapy Board of Australia (functions in partnership with AHPRA)
• Registering physiotherapists and students
• Developing standards, codes and guidelines for the physiotherapy profession (i.e. code of conduct)
• Handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings
• Assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia (check degree refer to APC)
• Approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study

Question 4

AHPRA AND MALPRACTICE

Answer 4

• A physiotherapist accused of failing to meet their duty of care obligation is set to face a medical negligence claim in NSW Supreme Court after using traction as a treatment.
• Following MRI scans, doctors diagnosed the plaintiff with a cerebellar infarct with or without left vertebral artery dissection.
• Is traction or failing to inform the client of the precautions the problem here?
• Responsibility of AHPRA to protect the public
• AHPRA has power over registration

Question 5

Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC)

Answer 5

National body
Accreditation of university programs
Assess overseas-qualified physiotherapists
Overseas registration

Question 6

Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)

Answer 6

Peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients.
* Committed to professional excellence and career success for our members.
* National Groups offer advanced training and collegial support from physiotherapists working in similar areas.

Question 7

What is professional conduct?

Answer 7

• conduct and work of someone from a particular profession. Professions are occupations that require a prolonged period of education and training.”
• “Also refers to professional responsibilit

Question 8

Professional standard (code of conduct) 9

Answer 8

1. Providing good care
2. Working with patients or clients
3. Working with other practitioners
4. Working within the healthcare system
5. Minimising risk
6. Maintaining professional performance
7. Professional behaviour and ethical conduct
8. Ensuring practitioner health
9. Teaching, supervising and assessing