Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP)

Overview:

Profession(s): Physiotherapy
Member Type(s): Physiotherapists
Scope: National - Ireland
Formed: 1983
Members: 3,100
Registration No.: 146198
Address: Royal College of Surgeons, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 402 2148
Fax: +353 (0)1 402 2160
Email: info@iscp.ie
Website: www.iscp.ie

Description:

ISCP is the national professional body of the chartered physiotherapists' profession representing over 3000 members.

Mission/Aims:

The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists is committed to the provision of a person-centred quality service that is accessible, effective, humanitarian, and advances health and social gain. It promotes the profession, represents its members and supports them in delivering the highest standards of professional care.

Principal Activities:

Advocacy for the profession
Member services and benefits
Professional development and education
Health promotion campaigns
Annual Scientific Conference

Member Benefits:

Education – CPD opportunities
Insurance
Monthly newsletter
Publication of scientific journal

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Validate qualifications for overseas trained physiotherapists who wish to practice in Ireland.

Accrediting the four Irish university degree programmes.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT)
European Region of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy
(ERWCPT)

Verification Criteria:

All physiotherapists who wish to work in the Irish public health system must either be a member of the ISCP or eligible to be a member of the ISCP.

The ISCP is currently the designated authority that validates the qualifications for overseas trained physiotherapists who wish to practice in Ireland.