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Benefits and Services
ISCP membership pays for itself with included Physiopedia access, insurance savings, expert support and discounted CPD.
Am I Eligible
To become a practising member you must be currently registered with CORU.
To become a practising member in the part time category of membership you must be currently registered with CORU and work an average of 18.5 hours or less a week.
To become a member in a non-practising category of membership you must currently be a member or have been a member previously in the practising category of membership.
Non-practising category of membership includes overseas and parental leave.
A retired category of membership is available for current members who are retiring.
To become a student member you must be studying an entry level physiotherapy programme, in one of the universities in Ireland as recognised by the ISCP:
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Dublin
- University of Limerick
- University College Cork (UCC)
Irish citizens studying outside of Ireland are eligible to become a student member.
There are two temporary categories of membership available for CORU applicants who are required to complete a Return to Practice (RTP) period, a Period of Adaptation (POA), or who are appealing a decision.
Approval of application is dependent on meeting the terms and conditions of membership.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
CORU and You
Physiotherapy is a regulated profession in Ireland.
In order to work as a physiotherapist in Ireland you must be registered with CORU, the regulator for the health and social care professions in Ireland.
Visit www.coru.ie for more information.
Information for physiotherapists thinking about working in Ireland is available here.
The document provides information and guidance on:
- Requirements to work as a Physiotherapist in Ireland
- European Professional Card
- ISCP memebrship
- ISCP and CORU – differences at a glance
- Employment Permit
- and other useful information
To be a practising member of the ISCP, you must be a CORU registrant.
There are two temporary membership categories available for:
- CORU applicants who qualified in Ireland, or CORU applicants who qualified outside of Ireland who have degree recognition, and are required to complete a Return to Practice (RTP) period for CORU registartion.
- CORU recognition applicants who are required to complete a Period of Adaptation (POA), or are appealing a decision.
For more information on the temporary membership categories contact [email protected]
ISCP Services
Professional Development
Becoming a Chartered Physiotherapist is a mark of your commitment to the continuing development of your professional expertise and ethical practise, which gives you a competitive advantage over non-Chartered Physiotherapists. You will have regular and easy access to important developments in your profession, with the opportunity to assure your place at the vanguard of professional Physiotherapists in Ireland. Read more
Advocacy & Support
The ISCP advocates on behalf of its members on an ongoing basis to ensure that the Society is represented amongst key stakeholders and that key issues affecting members are being addressed. Read more
Professional Networks
The Society has over 25 Professional Networks to support you in your career. Each Network focuses on a key area of physiotherapy practice and is led by a volunteer committee that focuses on each network’s member needs. Read more
Professional Advisor
The Society has a Professional Advisor, Fran Theron, who assists members with professional issues, employment issues, practice issues and ethical queries. Members can contact our advisor should they have a query relating to their practice.