CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY NEW ZEALAND
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP WITH CEPNZ
Clinical Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals specialising in the prescription of therapeutic exercise, based on a physiological assessment, for the management of a wide range of diseases and disorders.
CEPs are highly educated, clinically experienced individuals who work in collaboration with other health professionals overseeing a patient's healthcare. Importantly, those registered with CEPNZ are assessed to have met the Standards expected of Practicing Clinical Exercise Physiologists. These principles were discussed with industry and academic representatives and published in 2015.
Clinical exercise physiologists registered with CEPNZ are required to register with the Clinical Physiologist Registration Board (CPRB). The CPRB is the registration board set up for clinical physiologists in New Zealand, including exercise, cardiac, sleep, respiratory, and neurophysiologists. Only those on the CPRB Register can be awarded an Annual Practicing Certificate and are approved to practice as a registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist. The registration process is set up to meet the standards and requirements of the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act (2003).
AM I ELIGIBLE?
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Minimum of a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology
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500 hours of documented clinical experience
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Current certificate in Basic Life Support + AED training
REQUIRED EVIDENCE FOR APPLICATION
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A biosketch that describes how you meet the expected clinical competencies (e.g. a description of tertiary study, practical experience, work experience, continuing professional development aligned to the individual competencies)
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An official transcript of your postgraduate qualification
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A log book that describes the type of patient, activity, and duration signed by a clinical supervisor
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Current certificate in Basic Life Support + AED training
International applicants are expected to show they meet the same requirements as domestic applicants (as above). Current registration with an international CEP organisation can be used as evidence of clinical competency.
REGISTRATION PATHWAY
Apply for a registered membership with CEPNZ
Your application will be reviewed against the eligibility criteria