College member benefits

Explore your ACP membership benefits

Benefits of Fellowship (FACP) and Titled Member (MACP) include:

✓ Use of FACP or MACP post-nominal 

✓ FACP or MACP marketing resources 

✓ Increased recognition amongst peers and consumers regarding your experience and qualifications 

✓ Being part of a network of credentialed physiotherapy professionals 

✓ Potential for increased employment opportunities and to lead and become more visible among the profession 

✓ Sense of personal satisfaction that you are at the pinnacle of your profession.

ACP Credentialing 

Titling credential 

The ACP confers Titling to physiotherapists who meet the credentialing requirements. Physiotherapists awarded the Titling credential must use the following credential designation:

APA Titled <field of practice> Physiotherapist

e.g. J Smith, APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Titling Fields of Practice

• APA Titled Animal Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Cancer Physiotherapist  
• APA Titled Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Gerontological Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Lymphoedema Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Occupational Health Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Palliative Care Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Research Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Paediatric Physiotherapist
• APA Titled Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Specialist Physiotherapist credential

The ACP confers Specialisation in the following fields of practice:

• Cardiorespiratory
• Gerontology
• Musculoskeletal
• Neurology
• Occupational Health
• Paediatrics
• Pain
• Sports and Exercise
• Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health
• Research

Physiotherapists awarded the Specialisation credential must use the following credential designation:

Specialist <field of practice> Physiotherapists (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in <year>)

e.g. J Smith, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2024)

Physiotherapists who have not been awarded the Specialist Physiotherapist credential may not use the word Specialist. Refer to the FAQ page for more information.

Fellowship by Original Contribution

The Fellowship by Original Contribution pathway is currently paused and will cease with the launch of the Specialist Research Pathway, which is currently in its pilot phase. Physiotherapists previously awarded ‘Fellowship by Original Contribution’ are requested to use the Specialist Research Physiotherapist credential designation e.g. Specialist Research Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in <year>), as approved by Board. 

‘Dr’ title

The APA permits the use of the 'Dr' title by a member who has been awarded the Specialist Physiotherapist credential.  Use of the ‘Dr’ title is at the discretion of the Specialist Physiotherapist and remains consistent with the advertising guidelines under the National Law. When using the ‘Dr title’ the Specialist physiotherapist must ensure that it is clear to the public that they are not presenting themselves as a medical doctor.

ACP Post-nominals 

Members and Fellows of the ACP are entitled to use the following post-nominals. 
Titled Member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists (MACP)

• J Smith MACP
• J Smith MACP, APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists (FACP)

• J Smith FACP
• J. Smith FACP, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2024)
• J Smith FACP, Specialist Research Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2024)

ACP logos

Members and Fellows of the ACP are entitled to use the MACP or FACP logos. See College logos.

ACP events and professional development

College Knowledge Exchange Series

The College Knowledge Exchange (CKE) is offered free to Titled Members and Fellows of the Australian College of Physiotherapists. Delivered by physiotherapists who are leaders in their field of practice, the CKE sessions offer a unique opportunity to deepen clinical knowledge while connecting with peers across the profession. Each session features a 20-minute presentation, followed by an interactive Q&A and peer-to-peer discussion. 

Current CKE events

Monday 23 June 
Do prolonged stretch interventions (splinting and serial casting) have a place in contracture management? Disentangling the evidence base. Presented by Teresa Clark, UK physiotherapist and researcher.

Register now [use College member code: CKEJUNE25]

Past CKE events

College members can view past CKE events for free via the cpd4physio website links and discount codes below: 

• Dr Chloe Serrao  |  The use of screening forms to guide psychologically informed care [Discount code CKE4FREE6]
• Dr Ann Daly FACP  |  Measuring the experience of pain [Discount code CKE4FREE5]
• Dr Jeremy Lewis MACP  |  Rotator cuff related shoulder pain. What is holistic care? [Discount code CKE4FREE4]
• A/Prof Leanne Bisset MACP |  Myth busting elbow tendinopathy [Discount code CKE4FREE3]
• Dr Elizabeth Moore FACP  |  Demonstrating the need for long term neurological surveillance in chronic stroke [Discount code CKE4FREE2]
• A/Prof Jon Ford FACP |  Testing competing hypotheses in chronic pain [Discount code CKE4FREE1] 

Latest InMotion articles featuring ACP members

Read the latest articles from College members about their inspiring career journeys to Titling or Specialisation: 
 

2025 InMotion articles

Ann Rahmann FACP, Specialist Gerontological Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2024). Pioneering pathways in specialisation (InMotion April 2025)

Leia Barnes MACP, APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist. Leading in her field (InMotion May 2025)

Kurt Lisle FACP, Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2013). In it for the long game (InMotion June 2025)