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What is a post-nominal?

Post-nominal letters, initials and titles, are letters placed after the name of a person to indicate that the individual holds a position, educational degree, accreditation, office, military decoration, honour, or is a member of an institute. An individual may use several different sets of post-nominal letters, but in some contexts, it may be customary to […]

Can I use post-nominals for medico-legal work?

Yes. Post-nominals can act as a quality mark of your professional physiotherapy credibility. People who may wish to engage your services may be assured by seeing and verifying certain types of post-nominals.

What professional post-nominals can I use?

You may use post-nominals that represent recognised honours, awards, educational qualifications and membership of recognised professional bodies.

Does my registration with the HCPC have a post-nominal?

No. ‘MHCPC’ is not a recognised post-nominal and should not be used. The HCPC is neither a professional body nor a membership organisation, nor an educational awarding body. The HCPC is the state regulator for physiotherapists. Individuals who wish to use the protected title of ‘physiotherapist’ or ‘physical therapist’ must be registered with the HCPC. […]

How many post-nominals can I use?

You may hold many post-nominals, particularly if you have a number of academic qualifications, or have changed your career. You should use your discretion as to how many are meaningful and relevant to your physiotherapy medico-legal work. With regard to medico-legal work, lawyers will be looking for the following: Your qualifying award in physiotherapy (GradDipPhys, […]

Do solicitors look for any particular post-nominals for physiotherapy expert witnesses?

Solicitors will ask for your CV before giving an instruction to ensure you have the education, training and expertise required for their particular client. Your CV should include all relevant professional experience you have. MLACP recommend that your qualifying physiotherapy qualification, any higher degree(s) related to physiotherapy and/or medicolegal practice, and MCSP will be most […]

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