RAMP for Practitioners

The organisation sets educational standards to ensure its registrants practice the degree of competence that a fellow professional (for instance, veterinary surgeons or practitioners in human practice) would recognise as similar to their own, while in a different skill-set.

These include:

The minimum academic level of a training course that can produce immediate graduates must be able to meet the Professional Standards for Registrants. It must be taught and examined as RQF Level 6 (or national equivalent) which is equivalent to a standard full-time three-year BSc degree which includes clinical education.
A maximum of 240 credits (2400 hours) at academic RQF level 4 and 5 (or national equivalent).
Plus
A minimum of 120 credits (1200 hours) at academic level RQF 6 or 7 (or national equivalent).
In line with current BSc programs, RAMP require a total of 3600 hours (or 360 academic credits) to apply for registration.
Including a minimum of 2000 hours of education in the Essential Knowledge, Theoretical Understanding and Clinical Understanding. A minimum of 500 hours of this must be based on the animal model. Registered Practitioners in Human Physiotherapy, Chiropractic and Osteopathy may present the remainder of qualifying hours in the human model.
Also including a minimum of 1000 hours of clinically relevant hands-on supervised and assessed practice for Veterinary Physiotherapy, Chiropractic or Osteopathy, to equip students with high level assessment and treatment skills for day-one competencies. A minimum of 200 hours of this must comprise of clinical practice on the animal model. Registered Practitioners in Human Physiotherapy, Chiropractic and Osteopathy may present the remainder of qualifying hours in the human model.
The course(s) must have validation by a government recognised or listed Educational Institute that can competently evidence and quality assure the level of academic learning or prove external accreditation by an OFQUAL Recognised Awarding Organisation (RAO).
Graduates with educational attainments that meet the above standard may apply for automatic registration upon graduation and for a period of 18 months afterwards. After this period, further proof of on-going practice and CPD is required.
All registrants of RAMP are expected to practice only in the field of therapy to which they were trained. They work within their scope of practice and follow any codes of conduct to which they are professionally bound, including those of RAMP.

The Pathway Route Application will consist of listing qualifications and submitting evidential documentation (including certificates, course module specification including documents evidencing practical experience) that show the applicant has completed suitable professional courses which together wholly and unequivocally fulfil the education criteria set out in the automatic entry section above. Please contact RAMP prior to submitting an application for advice regarding if your application will reach criteria.

Registration will be granted to those completing an accumulation of courses that although not RAMP assessed, are accredited with an academic learning level of RQF Level 4 and above (or national equivalent) by a listed University, College, or other OFQUAL Recognised Awarding Organisation for the hours or credits required by the RAMP. A minimum of 120 academic credits or 1200 hours must be completed and assessed at RQF level 6 and above. Programmes without a verified academic learning level of RQF Level 4 and above are not acceptable for entry submissions but are valid for CPD requirements, if they are in topics relevant to your practice.

The Pathway Route Application fee is £150 and is non refundable* regardless of the outcome.

These applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis after providing evidence that they meet the standards of practice, fulfil on-going CPD requirements and comply with all other entry criteria.

The RPEL Application will consist of listing qualifications and submitting evidential documentation (including certificates, course module specification including documents evidencing practical experience) that show the applicant has completed suitable professional courses which together wholly and unequivocally fulfil the education criteria set out in the automatic entry section above.

If you cannot fully meet the academic criteria, you might consider evidencing some standards with experiential learning activities. This allows you to evidence your clinical skills with documentation pertaining to your clinical experience, demonstrating your knowledge of the legislation, base knowledge, and professional responsibilities.

For some applicants this may involve a significant investment of time, the administration fee is higher reflecting the additional work needed to verify the application. If you would like to speak to someone from RAMP or receive a application form prior to starting an RPEL application, please Contact Us.