Qualification Recognition

Recognition of qualifications acquired outside the Republic of Ireland

Introduction:

The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) is the designated authority acting with
the approval of the Minister for Health for the recognition of physiotherapy qualifications in the
Republic of Ireland (S.I.139/2008). The Qualification Recognition process is guided by EU
Directive 2005/36/EC.

Irish Public Health system:

To be considered for employment in the Irish public health system, all prospective employees
must be eligible for membership to the ISCP. To be eligible for membership, you need to have
your physiotherapy qualifications recognised by the ISCP.

Irish Private Health sector:

To use the title "Chartered Physiotherapist" in the private sector, you will also need to have your
physiotherapy qualifications recognised and subsequently be a current member of the ISCP.

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Successful recognition of your physiotherapy qualifications by the ISCP grants eligibility for
membership to the ISCP

Beginning the process:

To begin the process, you will need to complete the Application form for the Recognition of
Physiotherapy Qualifications. You are advised to read the accompanying Application form
manual and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Booklet carefully before completing the
application.

Please click the links below to download these documents.

In order to avoid delays with your application, it is essential that you submit all the necessary
documentation as listed in the application form checklist. Incomplete applications will not be
considered.

 Application
form for Recognition of Physiotherapy Qualifications Information for
Overseas Applicants
 Criteria
for Recognition of Physiotherapy Qualifications acquired outside the Republic of
Ireland
 Frequently
Asked Questions

 Qualifications
Form Manual for Recognition of Physiotherapy Qualifications

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Please take note of the following:

The Qualification Recognition process can take between 8 and 16 weeks. It is therefore
recommended to apply well in advance of the date of planned employment. The assessment
process will not commence until all necessary documentation and a complete application form
are submitted.
All costs incurred during the Qualification Recognition process, e.g. photocopying, notarising
and translating documents for submission, are borne by the applicant and are not recoverable
from the ISCP.
The application fee for Qualification Recognition does not grant full practicing membership,
rather, it is a processing fee to acquire eligibility to become a member of the ISCP
The application fee is non-refundable.

International Qualifications Working Group review dates:

2014 Dates
Deadline for completed application forms
IQWG meeting
10th October 2014
20th October 2014

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Criteria for Recognition of Physiotherapy Qualifications

Regardless of whether you obtained your qualifications in an EU/EEA member state or a

non-EU/EEA country, the ISCP compares all applicants to the national standards of accredited
physiotherapy education in the Republic of Ireland. Please select the following link, which gives
a general overview of the composition of an Irish accredited physiotherapy programme.

 Criteria for Recognition of Physiotherapy Qualifications acquired outside the Republic of

Ireland

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Contact details:

If you have any queries regarding your application, please contact:

IQWG Administrator

Tel. No.: 00-353-1-402-2353

or
00-353-1-402-2148

E-Mail: jenniferkeane@rcsi.ie

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