Welcome to the Chartered Physiotherapists and Healthcare Professionals in International Health and Development Interest Group (CPIHD)
Who we are
CPIHD is a group for health professionals with an interest in the area of international health and development. International health includes working with migrants in Ireland, working in low-resource settings overseas, global health priorities and inclusion health, amongst other topics.
The group was launched in 2018 and currently has 110 members.
We actively recruit healthcare professionals from all backgrounds to our group, see membership for details.
Please email [email protected] with any queries
We have an online presence
What we do
Our current aims are
To be a resource for knowledge sharing, educational events and access to skills and support within the network from fellow members.
A base for networking and advocacy for members and interested parties.
To support students and professionals with an interest in volunteering or working in the area of international health
To raise the profile of the work of healthcare professionals working in international health at home and abroad.
To promote the importance of professional and personal development for members when preparing to travel overseas, whilst overseas and upon their return.
See our resources page on the iscp groups website
Benefits of being a member
CPIHD members receive updates from within the group and international health sector, as well as first notice about upcoming group events. Each event is offered a reduced rate to members, with many free of charge. Previous events have included:
Members have access to the group's wider network, with a range of expertise from a variety of backgrounds from professionals in different disciplines. In addition to the resources available on the CPIHD website, members have a vast quantity of knowledge sources to supplement their interest in international health and development.
Join Us
CPIHD membership is open.
CPIHD membership is open to physiotherapists working outside Ireland and other health professionals.
These include Nurses, Midwives, Dietitians, Dispensing opticians, Medical Scientists, Occupational Therapists, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Radiographers, Social workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Dentists, Dental Specialists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Nurses, Clinical Dental Technicians and Doctors.
It is €10 euro to register for the year
Please contact us on [email protected] with any questions
If you are an ISCP member, please log in and join on your dashboard.
Physiotherapists Working Outside Ireland
You must be registered with the regulator for your profession in the country in which you are practising e.g. HSCP in the UK. You will need proof of your registration to complete registration.
Other Health Professionals
You must be registered with either CORU, NMBI, Dental Council or Medical Council, and a current member of your profession’s professional body.
You will need proof of your registration with the regulator for your profession and proof of professional body membership to complete your registration.
