Evidence portfolio pathway

 

Advance your career with the Evidence Portfolio Pathway

Achieve recognition and elevate your physiotherapy practice through APA’s/ACP’s structured Evidence Portfolio Pathway (EPP) to the Titling Credential, designed to showcase your expertise and support your professional growth.

Applications are accepted from 1 February to 30 November annually.

Overview

Titling is an essential step in gaining formal recognition for your advanced skills and knowledge as a Physiotherapist. By completing the EPP, you will demonstrate competence in your chosen field of practice at “Milestone 3”, a level of performance expected of an APA Titled Physiotherapist. 

The EPP was launched in October 2023 and opened to the profession in March 2024. This pathway is designed for physiotherapists who have developed expertise through years of experience and ongoing education. Whether you're early in your career or have many years of experience, the EPP to Titling helps you gain recognition within the profession and the wider healthcare community.

Handbooks to read

Titling: Evidence Portfolio Pathway-Handbook (PDF)
Titling: Occupational Health Physiotherapist (OHP) Evidence Portfolio Pathway-Handbook (PDF)

Fields of practice

The following have an Evidence Portfolio Pathway to Titling:

  • Cardiorespiratory 
  • Gerontological
  • Neurological 
  • Occupational Health 
  • Paediatric
  • Pain 
  • Sports and Exercise
  • Women’s, Men's and Pelvic Health 

The rollout of the EPP is occurring progressively across the different fields of practice. Details will be provided when additional fields of practice are launched.

Eligibility

  • current Ahpra registration without restrictions
  • current membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
  • current membership of the National Group to which you are applying for Titling
  • meet continuous practice area experience requirements
  • meet recency of practice requirements
  • demonstrate 30 CPD hours within the past three years in your selected field of practice
  • have completed the prerequisite course(s) for the Title being applied for or demonstrate equivalent attainment.
  • for overseas-qualified members:
    - must have a minimum three years continuous practice area experience from the date certified by the Australian Physiotherapy Council
    - alternatively, provide a copy of the email received from Ahpra confirming your full registration

More information

Pathway process

The EPP consists of three distinct phases that guide candidates through the process of demonstrating their professional competence. Each phase has clear, structured requirements, and candidates must be successful in each Phase to progress to the next.

Phase 1: application
  • complete and submit the application and payment forms 
Phase 2: portfolio submission

Once an EPP application is accepted and fees paid, candidates have 12 weeks to complete their “Portfolio Submission” which includes the following:

  • Component I: Show Portfolio
  • Component II: Cultural Capability Reflection
  • Component III: Overall Critical Reflection

Only upon successfully meeting all the requirements of the "Portfolio Submission" will candidates be eligible to progress to phase 3.

Phase 3: clinical examination*

Candidates are required to submit two video recordings for the clinical examination, along with the relevant documentation. They have 12 weeks to complete and submit the clinical examination. 

The video recordings must include: 

  • initial assessment 
  • follow-up assessment

After the videos are reviewed, candidates will participate in a post-clinical exam discussion with the assessors.

*Occupational Health candidates are not required to complete the clinical examination. Upon successful completion of the portfolio submission, they will proceed to a post-portfolio discussion.

Resources and templates

Phase 2 and 3 resources

Phase 2 resources
Phase 2 templates
OHP-Phase 2 resources and templates

Fees

Item

Fee

Initial application and document assessment fee $300 incl. GST
Evidence Portfolio assessment fee$1400 incl. GST
Re-assessment of Evidence Portfolio fee (if required)$500 incl. GST
Clinical Examination fee**$1400 incl. GST

**Not applicable for Occupational Health Physiotherapy.

How to apply

Fill in the application form and pay the required fee. 
• Titling Evidence Portfolio Application Form (DOCX)
•Titling Evidence Portfolio Payment Form (PDF)

Email your completed forms to ng.title@australian.physio 

Applications are only accepted from 1 February to 30 November annually.

FAQs

The Titling Evidence Portfolio Pathways FAQs (PDF) cover common enquiries related to eligibility, application procedures, portfolio requirements etc. 

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