I want to move to another country- what do I do to have my qualification acknowledged and can I work in another country?
Reciprocal recognition is when OMPT organisations of two countries agree that a member of one Member Organisation is able to become a member of another Member Organisation without added requirements such as further examination, portfolio review, or additional education. Reciprocal recognition is linked to allowing the OMPT trained physical therapist to have the same rights and privileges within the Member Organisation as others within the organisation who have successfully completed an IFOMPT approved OMPT educational programme.
Note that reciprocal recognition is not linked to registration or licensure to practice in a Member Organisation country. The physiotherapist must still meet the country's registration or licensure requirements to work and practice physiotherapy.
Can I qualify to work and be acknowledged in country X with my qualification from country Y?
Reciprocal recognition is when OMPT organisations of two countries agree that a member of one Member Organisation is able to become a member of another Member Organisation without added requirements such as further examination, portfolio review, or additional education. Reciprocal recognition is linked to allowing the OMPT trained physical therapist to have the same rights and privileges within the Member Organisation as others within the organisation who have successfully completed an IFOMPT approved OMPT educational programme. Note that reciprocal recognition is not linked to registration or licensure to practice in a Member Organisation country. The physiotherapist must still meet the country's registration or licensure requirements to work and practice physiotherapy.