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Appointments to Health Statutory Bodies

Information On A Particular Statutory Body


Physiotherapy Board


Relevant Legislation
The Physiotherapy Board is established under section 220 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.

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Functions
The functions of the Board are to:
  • prescribe the qualifications required for scopes of practice within the profession, and, for that purpose, to accredit and monitor educational institutions and degrees, courses of studies, or programmes
  • authorise the registration of physiotherapists under this Act, and to maintain registers
  • consider applications for annual practising certificates
  • review and promote the competence of physiotherapists
  • recognise, accredit and set programmes to ensure the ongoing competence of physiotherapists
  • receive and act on information from physiotherapists, employers, and the Health and Disability Commissioner about the competence of physiotherapists
  • notify employers, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Director-General of Health, and the Health and Disability Commissioner that the practice of a physiotherapist may pose a risk to the public
  • consider the cases of physiotherapists who may be unable to perform the functions required for the practice of the profession
  • set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence and ethical conduct to be observed by physiotherapists
  • liaise with other authorities appointed under this Act about matters of common interest
  • promote education and training in the profession
  • promote public awareness of the responsibilities of the authority
  • exercise and perform any other functions, powers and duties that are conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act or any other enactment.

Composition
The Board consists of six health practitioners (five physiotherapists, one teacher of physiotherapy) and two laypersons. Learn more about the requirements for these positions.

Candidate Information
These files explain the terms and conditions of appointment to the Physiotherapy Board and provide additional information about its role.

Relevant Links
Here is a link to the Physiotherapy Board’s webpage: www.physioboard.org.nz

Contact Regarding Appointments
Statutory Bodies Appointments Team
Corporate Services Directorate
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
WELLINGTON

statutory_boards_committees@moh.govt.nz

Page Last Updated: 1 June 2007

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