McKenzie Institute New Zealand

Credentialing Examination

Prerequisites

• Completion of Parts A, B, C and D
• Licensed or Registered practitioner
• Two years clinical experience

With the increase in requests for Credentialed McKenzie practitioners, taking and passing the exam is strongly recommended. The exam consists of multi-level testing designed to assess the clinical knowledge and skills of the practitioner as developed throughout the curriculum of the McKenzie Institute education courses.

Why do we have a Credentialing Exam?

• To identify and recognise the practitioner who has demonstrated competency in the McKenzie Method.
• To further establish standards in the application of the McKenzie Method.
• To ensure that educational opportunities are congruous and relevant to current practice techniques as advocated by the McKenzie Institute International.
• To help identify the continued educational needs of the individual practitioner.
• To develop a pool of practitioners for nationwide referral.
• To develop a pool of practitioners who can assist in research projects.

What are the benefits of being a Credentialed McKenzie practitioner?

• A referral source for the McKenzie Institute. Each year, the Administrative office of the Institute receives an increasing number of requests for credentialed practitioners of the McKenzie Method throughout the country. Those who pass the Credentialing Exam are added to a directory of qualified practitioners to receive potential referrals.
• Recognition of your expertise and enhancement of our professional status among your colleagues, your faculty, community, referring professionals, industry, and third party insurers.
• Requests for involvement with ongoing outcome studies and research projects.