In some cases an applicant physiotherapist with physiotherapy qualifications acquired outside the Republic of Ireland may need to successfully complete a period of adaptation (POA) or pass an aptitude test before his/her qualifications can be recognised. This occurs if there are substantial and important differences in the applicant's physiotherapy education and if these deficits cannot be addressed by post-graduate qualifications or clinical experience. In this situation an applicant physiotherapist has the choice of successfully completing a POA or passing an aptitude test.

 
For further information on these two options, refer to the ‘Period of Adaptation' tab and ‘Aptitude Test' tab on the website.

FIVE YEAR RULE:

An aptitude test or period of adaptation must be successfully completed within 5 years of the date of the ISCP decision letter. It will not be possible to complete or repeat any part of the aptitude test or period of adaptation beyond this time. After this time your application will close and if you wish to proceed to have your qualifications reviewed by the ISCP, you would have to submit a new and current application form which is available on our website www.iscp.ie and include the application fee.