To practice in another country you need to be regsitered/validated (similar to license) as an Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Therapist, Dietitian or Clinical Psychologist
The Registering Bodies for each country are as follows:
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (UK) Registering Board: www.hpc-uk.org for all disciplines
New Zealand: Occupational Therapy: www.otboard.org.nz
New Zealand: Speech - Language Therapy: www.nzsta-speech.org.nz
US-TRAINED PHYSICAL THERAPISTS PLEASE NOTE
The education requirements in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand are different than the US. To qualify you must hold both a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a Master's degree in Physical Therapy or be able to show you have extensive training in Cardio-Pulmonary or Chest PT. A Bachelor's degree in PT is not sufficient and a Master's degree without a Bachelor's in PT may not sufficient. Call us for more details
FOREIGN TRAINED PHYSICAL THERAPISTS COMING TO THE USA-You must obtain a credential evaulation from an approved agency in order to qualify to take the national Physical Therapy test and must hold a Master's degree in Physiotherapy. Details can be found at: www.apta.org information for internationally trained physical therapists or call us for more details.