New Zealand Registration
In order to work legally as an osteopath in New Zealand, it is necessary to:
- be registered by the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand (OCNZ),
which is the regulatory body governing the practice of osteopathy
- hold a current practising certificate.
Recognised Qualifications
Osteopaths who are registered with the General Osteopathic Council of the United Kingdom (GOsC) and hold a qualification from a recognised institution can apply directly for registration.
Annual Practising Certificate
Registration, by itself, does not allow a practitioner to lawfully
practise osteopathy. In addition to registration, an annual practising
certificate (APC) is required. Prior to commencing practice you will
need to apply for an APC if you have not already done so. Your APC will
have the "Preceptorship" condition on the scope of practice. Please
click here to read more about this condition.
Schedule of Qualifying Overseas Institutions
|
Institution
|
| British College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| College of Osteopaths |
| European School of Osteopathy |
| Leeds Beckett University |
| London College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| London School of Osteopathy |
| NESCOT (validated by Kingston University) previously SIOM, Surrey |
| Swansea University |
| University College of Osteopathy, London |
| The University of St Mark and St John(Marjon) |
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Non-Recognised Qualifications
Osteopaths
who have undertaken their training overseas and whose qualifications are
NOT recognised by the OCNZ, will have their qualifications considered
on a case-by-case basis. The OCNZ does not accredit overseas osteopathic
qualifications. Applications are submitted to the OCNZ’s assessors who
consider the comparability of qualifications to New Zealand standards
and osteopathic capabilities.
Applicants
must submit a capabilities assessment application along with their
registration application. The capabilities assessment application is a
self-assessment in which applicants are asked to describe how they have
demonstrated the six capabilities in their current or previous
osteopathic practice and relevant life experiences.
Registration Information for overseas trained osteopaths with qualifications not recognised by the OCNZ - Applicant's guide
Annual Practising Certificate
Registration, by itself, does not allow a practitioner to lawfully
practise osteopathy. In addition to registration, an annual practising
certificate (APC) is required. Prior to commencing practice you will
need to apply for an APC.
Your APC will
have the “Preceptorship” condition on the scope of practice.