Organization : Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Service Name : Registration Process
Country : Australia
Website : https://www.ahpra.gov.au/
Registration Process :
** The National Boards consider every application for registration carefully and assess it against the requirements for registration set by each Board.
Related : Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Employer Services Australia : www.statusin.org/26524.html
** There are different categories of registration in each profession. For information about registration as a health practitioner in each of the 14 health professions regulated under the National Scheme, go to the website for the relevant National Board and follow the menu to registration.
** Under the National Law, each Board sets Registration Standards, approved by Ministerial Council, that every registered health practitioner must meet. These standards are designed to ensure patient safety. Registration standards for each National Board are published on National Board websites.
** There are specific registration application processes that apply to overseas qualified health practitioners.
** Information about student registration is published on the Student Registration page.
** The time it takes to process applications for registration varies according to the type of registration requested and the complexity of the application.
** Routine applications for renewal of registration take less time to manage and assess than more complex registration applications.
Stages of the Registration Process :
An application will pass through the first four stages, as outlined below, but may pass up to eight stages.
Stage 1 : Application
When the hardcopy application form or online renewal form is submitted, it is reviewed internally for completeness.
Stage 2 : Assessment
The supplied information is assessed against registration standards. At this stage the applicant may be required to supply further information or undergo various tests or examinations regarding competency or health issues. A recommendation is then made, which may be to register, register with conditions, or refuse.
If the application is straight forward and the recommendation is to register, a delegate of the Board may register the applicant without referring to the relevant National Board. Complicated cases will be referred to the National Board for resolution.
Stage 3 : National Board Decision
The Board may accept the recommendation or take some other action. The Board’s decision will either be to register, register with conditions, or refuse the application.
Stage 4 : Registration
Registration is finalized and relevant letters and certificates are prepared for the applicant.
Stage 5 : Submission
If a National Board accepts the application with conditions or rejects the application, the applicant will be informed at this stage. The applicant may then elect to make a submission to the National Board.
Stage 6: Submission Assessment
Following Stage 5, the response from the applicant is considered and a final decision is made.
Stage 7: Tribunal
If applicants do not agree with the final decision of the Board, they may take their case to a tribunal for a decision. See the Appeals fact sheet for more information.
Stage 8: Withdrawn Incomplete
If a required response from the applicant is not received within a reasonable period, the application is closed – withdrawn and incomplete.