Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 10:

In page 6, to delete lines 20 to 25 and substitute the following:

"(ii) successfully completes an assessment of professional competence set by the Board in accordance with any guidelines issued by the Council that attests to the standard of proficiency in the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal disorders required for registration in the profession.".

This amendment proposes a further amendment to section 6 of the Bill. It would amend the Bill's provisions on the assessment of professional competence to be set by the Physiotherapists Registration Board in the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal disorders. It would remove the reference to qualifications from the Institute of Physical Therapy and Applied Science from these provisions. The assessment of professional competence would be in accordance with any guidelines issued by the Health and Social Care Professionals Council. The amendment would also ensure consistency with section 91 of the Act which applies to all designated professions.

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