Australia attracts physiotherapists from around the world and for good reasons! The country offers excellent work-life balance, impressive career opportunities, and amazing salary packages. You can easily become a registered physiotherapist in Australia even if you have completed your education in your home country.
The new APEP route introduced by the Australian Physiotherapy Council will make your eligibility journey for registration to practise in Australia much more easier, convenient and economical.
The new APEP assessment is divided into multiple sections, most of which are remote, including the written exam. And if the APEP written exam is your goal for the year, this blog is for you.
Let us get into what the APC written exam is all about.
What will be Assessed in the APC Written Assessment?
The Australian Physiotherapy Council is the body that makes sure that the candidates meet the standards set by the Physiotherapy Board. For this, the knowledge and competencies of international physiotherapists will be thoroughly assessed.
Competencies in the following areas will be assessed.
- As a physiotherapy practitioner
- As a professional and ethical practitioner
- As a reflective practitioner and self-directed learner
- As a manager and leader
The knowledge assessed will be based on the following:
- Clinical Areas
- Cardiorespiratory
- Neurological
- Musculoskeletal
- Lifespan
- Gerontology
- Paediatric
- Gender health
- Settings
- Acute
- Community
- Subacute/Rehab
- Remote/Rural
- Private Practice
- Professional Practice
- Evidence-based Practice
- Ethical Practice
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Management
- Health Promotion
APC Remote Written Assessment Procedure
Before you reach the Remote Written Assessment stage, you need to successfully complete two important prerequisites:
- The Eligibility Assessment, and
- Cultural Safety Training
These steps form the foundation of the APEP process. They uphold both professional and ethical standards.
Eligibility Assessment
The Eligibility Assessment is the first and mandatory step in the APEP process. It confirms that you meet the required academic and professional criteria before progressing further.
This stage typically involves:
- Verification of academic qualifications and transcripts
- Review of professional experience and background
- Submission and validation of identity and supporting documents
After you successfully clear the Eligibility Assessment, you can proceed. You will receive official notification along with instructions for the next steps.
This process ensures fairness and transparency across all applicants and protects the integrity of the assessment framework.
Cultural Safety Training
The next step is Cultural Safety Training. This training is an important requirement. Australia is a very diverse country. And APEP is committed to maintain a culturally safe and respectful professional practice.
The main focus of the Cultural Safety Training is to:
- Build awareness of cultural diversity and inclusion
- Promote respectful communication and ethical behaviour
- Understand culturally safe practices in professional settings
After you complete this training, you can schedule the Remote Written Assessment. By prioritising cultural safety, APEP ensures that candidates are prepared to engage responsibly and professionally throughout the assessment process and beyond.
Install the WebLock Browser
The Written Assessment uses EPEC's secure WebLock browser, which restricts access to the internet, email, USB devices, function keys, copy/paste, and other features to ensure a secure exam environment.
Take the Compatibility Test
The Compatibility Test is required before you take the Remote Written Assessment. To prepare for your assessment, you need to complete the Compatibility Test about two weeks ahead of time. You'll receive the exact dates via email.
Make sure to attend the Compatibility Test at the date and time the Council gives you. Only use the web link or contact the proctor during your scheduled Compatibility Test time.
The requirements for the Compatibility Test are as follows.
- Government-issued ID
- A computer with a keyboard and a mouse
- A stable internet connection
- The prescribed desk set-up
- A secondary device that has internet access and a camera.
- Sufficient power supply for both devices
- Microphone access in the secondary device
Desk Set-up
- A desk or table to hold your computer, keyboard, and mouse.
- A comfortable chair.
- Make sure both your computer and the secondary device are plugged into a power source.
- A surface, like a table, behind or beside you, where you can set your secondary device.
Access the Remote Assessment
Here is what you will need:
- The link to your assessment.
- Your ID.
- The computer used for the Compatibility Test with the WebLock browser installed on it.
- A keyboard and a mouse connected to your computer.
- A stable internet connection.
- Ensure all programs on your computer, except WebLock, are closed.
- Disable anti-virus and firewalls on your computer (if applicable).
- A secondary device, such as a mobile phone, tablet, or second computer, with internet access and a camera.
- The microphone on your secondary device should be turned on.
- If using a mobile phone or tablet for your secondary device, turn on aeroplane mode and enable wifi. You may also want to activate "do not disturb" mode (if available).
- Power supplies for both your computer and the secondary device.
Get Ready To Ace The APC Exam
The remote online format of the Australian Physiotherapy Council Written Assessment offers flexibility and accessibility to candidates. It also maintains exam integrity.
The Written Assessment is nothing to be afraid of. All you need to do is:
- Understand the exam's requirements
- Prepare your technical setup, and
- Creat an ideal exam environment
Academically’s APEP Preparation course is designed especially for aspirants like you. If you are gearing up for the APC written assessment, this course will help you with the A-Z procedure and help you to achieve success on your first attempt.
So, why wait? Get started now!
