RTOs, Course Authors and Instructors Alliance Program for ... · HLT42807 & HLT51507 by RTOs, ie. choose courses accredited with The Institute to deliver the Specialization Units

RTOs, Course Authors and InstructorsAlliance Program

for Kinesiology now and the future

Inaugural ForumInitiated & Sponsored by Australian Institute of Kinesiologists Ltd

“The Institute”

Sydney17th September 2009

The matrix of The Institute and Kinesiology

Sponsored by Australian Institute of Kinesiologists LtdThe Institute Initiative 2009

www.australiankinesiology.com

Kinesiology

RTOs / Students

Graduates / Practitioners

Course Authors & Instructors

http://www.australiankinesiology.com/�

Sponsored by Australian Institute of Kinesiologists Ltd

The Institute as a vehicle for Kinesiology and Kinesiology Practitioner

Summary of Discussion Items

1. The Institute2. RTOs / Students3. Course Authors &

Instructors4. Graduates /

PractitionersPHI Act 2007

•The Institute is a “professional organization” pursuant to the Act

•The Institute has Accreditation with 14 health funds

RPL / RTOs

•Process•Cost•Time

CPE

•Course Authors•Instructors•Affiliate Courses•Adjunct Courses•Accredited Kinesiology Courses

Practitioners

•HLT51507•RPL Process•Deadline

PHI / Govt

•All health care providers in Australia must be members of “professional organizations”.

•Minimum qualification: HLT51507 Diploma in Kinesiology




Uniqueness about Kinesiology

1. Accredited Courses are “proprietary” unlike chiropractic, naturopathy, massage, etc.

2. Association-driven Modality to keep control of the “proprietary” nature of the industry.

RTOs / Students

Course Authors

Instructors





Purpose of The Institute

FOR KINESIOLOGY AND

KINESIOLOGY PRACTITIONERS




The Institute – Professional Organization

• The Institute meets the requirements of the Private Health Insurance Accreditation Rule following a successful completion of an independent audit.

• It has earned the status of “Professional Organization” according to the Private Health Insurance Act 2007.

• The Institute now enjoys the private health funds accreditation and offers its eligible members provider recognition with 14 health funds as at 1 July 09.




The Institute – Health Funds

• All “health care providers” in Australia must be members of professional organizations to gain the health fund provider recognition.

• Individual practitioners are no longer allowed to apply for and receive the “provider status” from health funds.




The Institute – Eligible Members

• The “health care providers” for Kinesiology are deemed to be members with Professional Membership level and above with The Institute.

• More and more health funds are now requesting that the minimum qualification to remain a provider is HLT51507 Diploma in Kinesiology.




The Institute - Insurance

• The Institute has negotiated a comprehensive Professional Indemnity Insurance through the Insurance House Group (IHG) with special discounts exclusively available to its members.

• Hassle-free and fast online purchasing is available from The Institute website, www.australiankinesiology.com under “AIK Insurance”.





The Benefits of The Institute Membership

Insurance

Health Fund Accreditation

Health Fund Provider Recognition for Eligible Members

e-Journal & e-Newsletter

Website

Lobbying

Advocacy for Kinesiologists

Promotion

Conference

Member Support

Member Benefits

Striving for excellence and professionalism




The Institute

• Bring about Credibility and Respectability to Kinesiologywhich is currently perceived as a lower level modality

• Provide to members organizational and administrative structures to show confidence and leadership in representing them

• Provide sense of cohesion and unity

• Strive for excellence and professionalism

Aim




The Institute

• All policies and initiatives are designed to promote and enhance Kinesiology and membership benefits to all Kinesiology practitioners, and service all sectors of Membership equally, including Affiliate Members.

• Safeguarding and fully supporting the interests of current and future Kinesiology Practitioners

Aim




Current Membership Level

Membership Levels

LifeAccreditedPractising

Kinesiologist

FellowAccreditedPractising

Kinesiologist

Associate FellowAccreditedPractising

Kinesiologist

Associate Diploma/ Professional

AccreditedPractising

Kinesiologist

Certificate/Ordinary

Associate/Student




Proposed Membership Level

Membership Levels

Affiliate/Associate Business, RTOs, International members

Practitioner Ordinary/Certificate IVProfessional/Diploma

Instructor/Trainer Accredited & Recommendedby A.I.K.

Student




Qualification Pathways to 30 June 09Qualification

Pathways

Traditional

(since 1998)

Fulfil The Institute's training requirements

Registered PractisingKinesiologist

RTOs

(since 2008)

HLT51507Diploma in Kinesiology

Graduates join The Institute,the Professional Organization

pursuant to PHI Act 2007

Registered Practising Kinesiologistwith Provider Recognition with

private health funds

Curriculum to include courses accredited with The Institute

Must meet the minimum standard set

by The Institute




The Institute

• Phase out the workshop-based model of “Traditional Training Pathway”.

• Actively encourage Professional Members to attain HLT51507 Diploma in Kinesiology to prepare for any further changes in policies by the government.




Qualification Pathways from 1 July 09Qualification

Pathways

RTOs

HLT51507Diploma in Kinesiology

Graduates join The Institute,the Professional Organization

pursuant to PHI Act 2007

Registered Practising Kinesiologistwith Provider Recognition with

private health funds

Curriculum to include courses accredited with The Institute

Must meet the minimum standard set

by The Institute




The Role of The Institute to 30 June 09

Australian Institute of Kinesiologists Ltd"The Institute"

Education & Training Provider

& Overseer

Membership Administrator

(all sectors)

Education & Training delivered

by Registered Instructors

Accreditation of Courses by

AIKCAB




The Role of The Institute from 1 July 09

Australian Institute of Kinesiologists Ltd"The Institute"

Membership Administrator

(all sectors)

Education & Training delivered by

Registered Instructors for CPE courses

Accreditation of Courses by AIKCAB




Qualification Requirements for Professional Membership

Core Kinesiology - minimum 400 face-to-face hours

Anatomy & Physiology

(minimum 120 hours)

Nutrition(minimum 80

hours)

Counselling(minimum 40

hours)

Practice Management(minimum 50

hours)

Adjunct/Associated

Health Courses

Seniors 2nd LevelFirst Aid




TOFACE-TO-FACE

ORNOT TO

FACE-TO-FACE




Health Funds – Manchester Unity




Health Funds – BUPA Aust.




HLT51507 Diploma in Kinesiology

• “Is the AIK planning to have a simple and inexpensive way for those who qualified traditionally to be upgraded to diploma? At this stage of my career the emphasis would be on the inexpensive as it is difficult to justify the expense otherwise...”

RPL Process




The Institute

• Invitation to all RTOs for discussion with views to finding the best solution for the RPL processsuitable for all Accredited Practising Kinesiologists and Affiliate Members of The Institute to attain HLT51507 Diploma in Kinesiology.

RPL Process




The Institute

• Actively fosters and guides Kinesiology to evidence-based research or outcome-studies based model of Complementary Therapy for credibility and respectability amongst our peers and industry.

• Bring altruism into Kinesiology by actively promoting and supporting organizations and activities that align with the spirit of Kinesiology and compassion.

Direction




RTOs



Be Registered as Affiliate Members of The Institute by

completing the A.I.K. RTO Accreditation Form.

Opportunity to partake in the RPL process for Accredited Practising

Kinesiologists and Affiliate Members of The Institute for the HLT51507 Diploma in Kinesiology.


RTOs



In the spirit of supporting Kinesiology and Kinesiology

practitioners, including RTOs, Course Authors and Instructors, as part of the

sweeping reforms initiated by The Institute those

courses already accredited with AKA will be accepted FREE of charge until 31st of

December 2009.


RTOs



This applies to those courses accredited with The Institute requiring updates –every 4 years from 1st January 2010. Normal charges and processes will apply to new and Affiliate/Adjunct courses submitted from 1st January

2010.

To take advantage of this, RTOs must complete and submit the A.I.K. RTO Accreditation Form with supporting

course documents.


RTOs & Course Authors & Instructors

There are over 100 different accredited Kinesiology courses, over 50 different streams and numerous number of instructors and practitioner/instructors – unique to Kinesiology

RTOs within the timeframe of each course -Certificate IV & Diploma, can deliver only certain amount of Kinesiology courses

Only a handful of instructors could be affiliated with the RTOs







Those course authors or course author

representatives who are not Practising

Kinesiologists must be registered as

Instructor/Trainer Members of The

Institute.





In the spirit of supporting Kinesiology and Kinesiology

practitioners, including RTOs, Course Authors and Instructors, as part of the

sweeping reforms initiated by The Institute those

courses already accredited with AKA will be accepted FREE of charge until 31st of

December 2009.





This applies to those courses accredited with The Institute requiring updates –every 4 years from 1st January 2010. Normal charges and processes will apply to new and Affiliate/Adjunct courses submitted from 1st January

2010.

To take advantage of this, courses must be submitted to the A.I.K.C.A.B. by 31

December 09.





Only those courses whose course

authors/course author representatives and

instructors are registered with The

Institute will be eligible for this recognition and

support.





Minimum requirement for Instructors of any modality registered with The Institute is

Practitioner Level with Professional

Membership, effective from 1 January 2010.


Dual roles of Accredited Courses

Accredited Kinesiology Courses

Maintain the recognition of training hours already accredited with respect to the delivery of HLT42807 & HLT51507 by RTOs, ie. choose courses accredited with The Institute to deliver the Specialization Units of the Certificate IV & Diploma in Kinesiology

All accredited courses be given CPE points for the purpose of the health fund requirements, and they are called, “CPE Courses”




Continuing Professional Education

CPE Definition & Requirement

CPE has become a necessary part of a practitioner’s life.The purpose of CPE is to ensure Professional Practitioners

regularly update their clinical skills and professional knowledge

This is also mandatory for Professional Members and for private health insurance provider recognition

It is a commitment to updating and furthering one’s education





CPEThe objective of this proposal is to ensure equitable distribution of deriving the CPE points for professionalism and to ensure the

purpose of the CPE is respected and upheld

The proposed changes will effect members with Practitioner and Practitioner/Instructor membership

To foster CPE to deliver its originally intended purpose The Institute proposes major changes to its Activities





CPEDesigned to encourage “upskilling” by all Registered/ Accredited Practising Kinesiologists, and to support course authors and instructors registered with The Institute

This is also designed to support Affiliate Members who offer complementary tools and courses for Kinesiology Practitioners





CPEAll CPE Courses will be listed on The Institute’s website for easy access by members to choose from. This will also be used for verification purpose for the CPE points needed for the compliance requirements of the provider recognition with health funds with whom The Institute has the accreditation

Non-compliant members will be deleted from the monthly database submission of eligible members to the health funds.• Conditions will apply for re-registration





• CPE courses only need Certificate of Attendance for the purpose of satisfying The Institute’s CPE requirements.

• Yearly 20 CPE points must include a minimum of 2 points and a maximum of 10 points per annum derived from undertaking CPE courses.

• Undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate courses in any membership period will allow a maximum CPE points of 10.

CPE




Kinesiology Practitioners

• The Institute as an accredited “Professional Organization” pursuant to the Private Health Insurance Act 2007 is actively supporting Kinesiology Professional Practitioner Members by sourcing the RPL process for the purpose of attaining HLT51507 Diploma in Kinesiology qualification






• As the HLT51507 Diploma in Kinesiology is deemed to be the “minimum standard” accepted by some of the health funds already, The Institute feels it is in the best interest of its Members to steer in this direction as it will be only a matter of time before it becomes an industry norm.






• The Institute is providing leadership and foresight in to the future of Kinesiology. Accredited Professional Practising Kinesiologists will be well prepared for any changes in policies by government or health funds that will impact on our Members and Kinesiology Practitioners.





• The above proposal is designed to share The Institute’s articulation of the overall goal and offer clear direction to Kinesiology and Kinesiology Practitioners thereby providing stability, security and confidence.

Summary






• The above proposal is designed to share The Institute’s articulation of the overall goal and offer clear direction to Kinesiology and Kinesiology Practitioners thereby providing stability, security and confidence.

Summary






The Benefits of The Institute Membership

Insurance

Health Fund Accreditation

Health Fund Provider Recognition for Eligible Members

e-Journal & e-Newsletter

Website

Lobbying

Advocacy for Kinesiologists

Promotion

Conference

Member Support

Member Benefits

Striving for excellence and professionalism




Conference 26-28 March 2010

The Institute traditionally holds its conference on the last weekend of March each year. So it’s very easy to remember and to diarize.

Mantra Legends, BallroomSurfers Paradise

Gold Coast

See you all there!

Friday, 26th March 2010 - Sunday, 28th March 2010




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RTOs, Course Authors and Instructors Alliance Program for ... · HLT42807 & HLT51507 by RTOs, ie. choose courses accredited with The Institute to deliver the Specialization Units