The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists is the unified professional body which represents physiotherapists and promotes physiotherapy to key stakeholders in New Zealand society.
Membership of NZSP:
- shows you are committed to high standards of professional practice.
- increases the power of NZSP as the voice of the profession to Government and policy makers.
- allows you access to ongoing education (including conferences) at 50% less than non-members.
- keeps you up-to-date with professional and political issues. .
- includes professional liability insurance. Optional insurance for companies is also available.
- allows membership of Special Interest Groups.
- provides you with opportunities to network with your colleagues and learn more about your profession through your Branch.
- provides you with resources to help promote your profession and your business/department.
A high profile for you and physiotherapy
The Government and health sector organisations recognise and work with NZSP as the official body representing physiotherapists in New Zealand. The NZSP National Executive and Executive Director are constantly involved with issues concerning the future of the physiotherapy profession.
NZSP is involved in developing guidelines and standards of practice, as well as promoting open-ended research based in physiotherapy education.
NZSP promotes physiotherapy nationally and internationally by:
- Lobbying Government and other policy makers on key issues
- Promoting physiotherapy to the public and referrers
- Working with other allied health professionals on matters on common concern, through the Allied Health Professionals Associations’ Forum
- Maintaining membership of the World Confederation of Physical Therapists, the international physiotherapy organisation.
Essential information
NZSP keeps you up to date with:
- Developments in your field of interest.
- Relevant conferences, seminars and ongoing education locally, nationally and internationally.
- Political developments affecting your profession.
- Issues of importance to physiotherapists.
NZSP offers you a wealth of information. For instance:
- The NZSP Newsletter, published 11 times annually, keeps you up to date with news of the profession, courses, and professional developments. Airmailed to overseas members.
- The New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy is published three times a year and contains research reports, clinical notes, literature and book reviews. It is a great way to keep up to date with the latest treatments and practices. Airmailed to overseas members.
- Emails on important and urgent topics.
Access to continuing education
In today's ever-changing health environment it is essential health professionals keep abreast of new developments and practices in their field. Demonstrating ongoing competence through professional development is a requirement for obtaining an Annual Practising Certificate. Membership of NZSP provides access to membership of Special Interest Groups which run additional training and education services.
The New Zealand College of Physiotherapy welcomes all members of the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists who wish to develop and demonstrate their commitment to high standards of education and practice. The College is recognised by key stakeholders as the preferred pathway for demonstrating continuing physiotherapy competency.