CORU Registration Ireland for Healthcare Professionals

CORU — your gateway to Irish healthcare

Registration for 14+ regulated professions

CORU is Ireland's multi-profession health regulator. If you are a physiotherapist, radiographer, dietitian, occupational therapist or work in any of the 14 regulated professions, you must be registered with CORU before you can practise in Ireland.

The CORU process involves Qualification Recognition, Aptitude Tests, Period of Adaptation, and extensive documentation — most applicants stall on exactly one of these. Medisol has guided hundreds of Indian and Asian professionals through CORU — we know which forms to fill, which evidence to submit, and how to respond to CORU's clarification requests.

14+ CORU-regulated professions covered

Full document prep, translation and submission

Document Review

Faster clarification response turnaround

CORU-regulated professions we handle

Complete support across the CORU register

Physiotherapists

Radiographers & Radiation Therapists

Occupational Therapists

Dietitians

Speech & Language Therapists

Medical Scientists

Podiatrists

Social Workers

Orthoptists

Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians

Psychologists

Counsellors & Psychotherapists

CORU registration — step by step

Six stages from application to PIN

Step 1

Eligibility & route selection

EU vs non-EU route matters. We confirm your route and required evidence.

Step 2

Qualification Recognition

We prepare and submit your Q-Rec application with syllabus comparisons and evidence.

Step 3

CORU response

You will receive a decision: direct registration, aptitude test, or period of adaptation. We prep you for each.

Step 4

Aptitude / adaptation

We coach you through the aptitude test or guide you to an approved Irish supervisor for the adaptation period.

Step 5

Final registration

Final registration form, fees, police clearance, and language evidence — all coordinated.

Documents you will need

The CORU document list is long — here is the short version

Degree certificate + transcripts with subject hours

Syllabus / course content for each year

Professional registration & good standing (home country)

Employment / experience letters

Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/OET)

Passport and identity evidence

Police clearance certificate

Apostilled / attested copies where required

We provide a profession-specific checklist after your free consultation.

Frequently asked questions

CORU, demystified

How long does CORU registration take?

Q-Rec decisions typically take 3–5 months. If an aptitude test or adaptation period is required, add 6–12 months. EU-qualified candidates are faster.

Do I need IELTS or OET?

Yes, English evidence is mandatory unless you qualified in an English-medium country CORU accepts. OET 350 or IELTS 7.0 are common thresholds — profession-specific.

What is the difference between aptitude test and period of adaptation?

The aptitude test is a single-day exam covering profession-specific Irish practice. The adaptation period is 6–12 months of supervised practice in Ireland. Which one is offered depends on your qualification gaps.

Can I work in Ireland while waiting for CORU?

Not in a CORU-regulated role. However, some related support roles are open, and you can start the adaptation period under supervision once approved.

Do you place me in an Irish hospital?

We do not replace a recruiter, but we connect you with our partner Irish employers once your CORU PIN is issued.

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