The document summarizes key information about national registration for occupational therapists in Australia beginning on July 1, 2012. It outlines that 10 health professions will be regulated under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS), including occupational therapy. The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and AHPRA will jointly manage registration. Key responsibilities include registering qualified practitioners, developing standards and guidelines, and handling complaints. Occupational therapists must register by July 1, 2012 to legally practice and use protected titles. The document reviews registration fees and standards for continuing professional development, professional indemnity insurance, recency of practice, criminal history, and English language skills.
Physiotherapists help people in the recovery of physical injuries that may occur due to illness, disability or ageing. In order to become a physiotherapist in the UK, you need to meet some qualifications and imbibe certain skills to accelerate the path of your career. By the end of this article all your doubts regarding the key responsibilities of a physiotherapist, qualifications required, registration process, salary range etc. will be cleared.
Overview
Establishment of the national registration and accreditation scheme The intern year – draft registration standard framework for accreditation of the intern year Performance assessment Mandatory notifications
The SSSC's Register will open soon for managers in housing support services and care at home services. As employers it's vital that you are aware what this means for your service and your managers.
This presentation will help you find out all you need to know about registration and get your managers prepared to register. If you are an employer, own one of these services, are a chief executive, human resource adviser or training manager then this presentation is for you.
This presentation outlines:
- what registration means for you and your service
- the application process and your responsibilities
- the qualifications managers need
- timescales for registration and qualifications
- workforce planning and development tools, resources and information.
Sophie Buffey: Standards and Regulation Unit, Department of Human Services - Delivered at field Outcomes Measurement Models – comparisons, issues and considerations
www.field.org.au
Physiotherapists help people in the recovery of physical injuries that may occur due to illness, disability or ageing. In order to become a physiotherapist in the UK, you need to meet some qualifications and imbibe certain skills to accelerate the path of your career. By the end of this article all your doubts regarding the key responsibilities of a physiotherapist, qualifications required, registration process, salary range etc. will be cleared.
Overview
Establishment of the national registration and accreditation scheme The intern year – draft registration standard framework for accreditation of the intern year Performance assessment Mandatory notifications
The SSSC's Register will open soon for managers in housing support services and care at home services. As employers it's vital that you are aware what this means for your service and your managers.
This presentation will help you find out all you need to know about registration and get your managers prepared to register. If you are an employer, own one of these services, are a chief executive, human resource adviser or training manager then this presentation is for you.
This presentation outlines:
- what registration means for you and your service
- the application process and your responsibilities
- the qualifications managers need
- timescales for registration and qualifications
- workforce planning and development tools, resources and information.
Sophie Buffey: Standards and Regulation Unit, Department of Human Services - Delivered at field Outcomes Measurement Models – comparisons, issues and considerations
www.field.org.au
COVID-19 and Your Visa (Presentation #2). International Students and Educatio...RLCInfo
A presentation by Michal Sestak, Managing Director and Principal Migration agent.
This was of three presentations looking at common visa issues for international students during COVID-19 and where to get help.
The 'COVID-19 and Your Visa' webinar was presented by Redfern Legal Centre’s International Student Legal Service NSW on 15 October 2020. It covered topics including:
- How different visa types work during COVID-19
- Advantages and disadvantages of visa types 485, 408 & Bridging Visa E
- How to apply for a deferral of studies on compassionate or financial grounds
- What to do if you’ve completed your studies but cannot return home
- Where to get visa advice
- Onshore and offshore visa applications.
View webinar here: https://rlc.org.au/article/webinar-covid-19-and-your-visa
Other slides from this webinar
Presentation #1: https://bit.ly/3kpuYzA
Presentation #3: https://bit.ly/3osX7bm
Redfern Legal Centre has a free migration advice service for international students, providing advice about student visas only – fill in our webform at www.rlc.org.au/contact
The guest speakers in this also have their own migration agencies that provide advice on a range of migration issues and visas for a fee.
Migration agents can also be found by contacting the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA): https://www.mara.gov.au/
QUESTION 1· What do you think the Respiratory Therapist of t.docxmakdul
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· What do you think the Respiratory Therapist of the Future should look like (education level, duties) and why do you think this would be beneficial for the health care community as a whole?
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· During class we investigated what it is like to work as an RT in other countries. We discussed the UK health model and the US health model. Briefly describe the difference between the two (i.e. who performs the duties of an RT in the UK model vs US model).
· (add more about UK if you find anything online )
UK : Respiratory Physiotherapists treat patients of all ages and with a wide variety of respiratory problems including; Patients with long-term respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis both in hospital and in the community. Patients on intensive care who are at risk of developing respiratory problems whilst on a ventilator. Patients who require rehabilitation following surgery. NURSES do some of the work of an RT in the uk as well
· US : Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
· Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
· Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; directing treatments given by aides, technicians and assistants.
· Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
· Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
· Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
· Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
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What steps do you have to take to work as a Respiratory Therapist in Ohio once you graduate here on May 7th?
· Take NBRC test to obtain your CREDENTIAL
· This is your nationally recognized ability to practice
· MANDATORY for all RTs practicing in the US
· MUST BE RENEWED EVERY YEAR
· In order to renew you must pay a fee ($25/yr) to the NBRC (if you skip this fee, you will pay it as a lump sum ...
6677 ANMAT Regulation dated November 2010 has recently replaced previous regulations covering studies in clinical pharmacology: Clinical Trial Application Process, ANMAT Inspection Process and ANMAT`s explicit incorporation of GCP guidelines into the regulation.
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
COVID-19 and Your Visa (Presentation #2). International Students and Educatio...RLCInfo
A presentation by Michal Sestak, Managing Director and Principal Migration agent.
This was of three presentations looking at common visa issues for international students during COVID-19 and where to get help.
The 'COVID-19 and Your Visa' webinar was presented by Redfern Legal Centre’s International Student Legal Service NSW on 15 October 2020. It covered topics including:
- How different visa types work during COVID-19
- Advantages and disadvantages of visa types 485, 408 & Bridging Visa E
- How to apply for a deferral of studies on compassionate or financial grounds
- What to do if you’ve completed your studies but cannot return home
- Where to get visa advice
- Onshore and offshore visa applications.
View webinar here: https://rlc.org.au/article/webinar-covid-19-and-your-visa
Other slides from this webinar
Presentation #1: https://bit.ly/3kpuYzA
Presentation #3: https://bit.ly/3osX7bm
Redfern Legal Centre has a free migration advice service for international students, providing advice about student visas only – fill in our webform at www.rlc.org.au/contact
The guest speakers in this also have their own migration agencies that provide advice on a range of migration issues and visas for a fee.
Migration agents can also be found by contacting the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA): https://www.mara.gov.au/
QUESTION 1· What do you think the Respiratory Therapist of t.docxmakdul
QUESTION 1
· What do you think the Respiratory Therapist of the Future should look like (education level, duties) and why do you think this would be beneficial for the health care community as a whole?
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· During class we investigated what it is like to work as an RT in other countries. We discussed the UK health model and the US health model. Briefly describe the difference between the two (i.e. who performs the duties of an RT in the UK model vs US model).
· (add more about UK if you find anything online )
UK : Respiratory Physiotherapists treat patients of all ages and with a wide variety of respiratory problems including; Patients with long-term respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis both in hospital and in the community. Patients on intensive care who are at risk of developing respiratory problems whilst on a ventilator. Patients who require rehabilitation following surgery. NURSES do some of the work of an RT in the uk as well
· US : Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
· Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
· Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; directing treatments given by aides, technicians and assistants.
· Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
· Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
· Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
· Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
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· QUESTION 3
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What steps do you have to take to work as a Respiratory Therapist in Ohio once you graduate here on May 7th?
· Take NBRC test to obtain your CREDENTIAL
· This is your nationally recognized ability to practice
· MANDATORY for all RTs practicing in the US
· MUST BE RENEWED EVERY YEAR
· In order to renew you must pay a fee ($25/yr) to the NBRC (if you skip this fee, you will pay it as a lump sum ...
6677 ANMAT Regulation dated November 2010 has recently replaced previous regulations covering studies in clinical pharmacology: Clinical Trial Application Process, ANMAT Inspection Process and ANMAT`s explicit incorporation of GCP guidelines into the regulation.
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
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Struggling with intense fears that disrupt your life? At Renew Life Hypnosis, we offer specialized hypnosis to overcome fear. Phobias are exaggerated fears, often stemming from past traumas or learned behaviors. Hypnotherapy addresses these deep-seated fears by accessing the subconscious mind, helping you change your reactions to phobic triggers. Our expert therapists guide you into a state of deep relaxation, allowing you to transform your responses and reduce anxiety. Experience increased confidence and freedom from phobias with our personalized approach. Ready to live a fear-free life? Visit us at Renew Life Hypnosis..
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
2. 2
Background
• March 2008 - COAG agreed to establish a national scheme
• National Law adopted 2009 onwards
• The National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS)
commenced nationally on 1 July 2010
• 10 health professions are regulated
• OT and 3 other professions will join NRAS from 1 July 2012
• The National Scheme strengthens protection of the public and
streamlines registration across jurisdictions.
3. Who does what?
National Board
• Protection of the public by
regulating practice of
occupational therapy
• Operations and powers
governed by National Law
AHPRA
• Maintains the register
• Investigates notifications and
complaints
• Supports work of the Boards
• Operations and powers
governed by the National Law
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4. Key functions of the Board
• Register suitably qualified and competent persons
• Decide the requirements for registration via standards
• Develop standards, codes and guidelines
• Approve accredited programs of study
• Oversee the assessment of the knowledge and clinical skills of overseas
trained applicants for registration
• Oversee the receipt, assessment and investigation of notifications
(complaints) on health, performance and conduct – except for events in
NSW
• Establish panels to conduct hearings of health and performance matters
• Maintain registers (with AHPRA)
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6. Occupational therapists MUST be registered ON
1 July 2012
Practitioners who are currently registered with a state or territory registration board will
automatically transition into the National Scheme.
1. Make sure your contact details are up to date with your current S/T Board
2. Make sure you are aware of the registration standards, codes and guidelines for
occupational therapists in the National Scheme (eg CPD, PII)
3. No need to apply for registration
4. No application fee
5. When your renewal falls due, renew in the National Scheme
6. Annual renewal 30 November each year
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7. Occupational therapists MUST be registered
ON 1 July 2012 (cont’d)
Practitioners who are not currently registered will need to apply to register:
1. Registration forms will be available from late February 2012.
Submit your application form by 30 March 2012 to allow for processing time by 1 July
2012
2. Pay a one-off application fee and a pro rata registration fee of 5 months (for the
period of 1 July 2012 to 30 November 2012)
3. Then, an annual renewal, 30 November, every year
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8. Fees
Guiding principles: Registration fees to be reasonable and must be sufficient
to support registration activities within the Scheme.
• Application for registration (one off) $280
o The application fee covers the additional administrative costs associated
with processing a new application
o Pro-rata registration fee of 5 months (for the period 1 July 2012 to 30
November 2012) $117
• Practitioner registration renewal – every year at a 12 month period
$280
o The registration renewal fee is an annual fee. Every practitioner must pay it,
every year
o Fees are tax deductible
o Fees are GST free
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9. You must register …..
• To use the title ‘occupational therapist’
• Claim to be qualified to practise as an occupational therapist.
• You may also need to register if you work in a role not titled
occupational therapist. Additional guidance will be provided on the
Board’s website.
• It is important to note that practising as an occupational therapist is
not limited to providing direct clinical services to clients.
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10. The definition of practice is broad:
“Any role, whether remunerated or not, in which the individual uses
their skills and knowledge as a health practitioner in their profession.
Practice is not restricted to the provision of direct clinical care. It also
includes using professional knowledge in a direct non-clinical
relationship with clients, working in management, administration,
education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles,
and any other roles that impact on safe, effective delivery of services in
the profession.”
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12. Standards, codes and guidelines
Five mandatory registration standards:
• Continuing professional development (Standard and Guideline)
• Criminal history
• English language skills
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Recency of practice
Additional Standards, Codes and Guidelines:
• Grand-parenting registration standard to provide transitional arrangements
for qualifications
• Further codes and guidelines determined, as needed (eg Code of Conduct,
Advertising, Mandatory Notifications)
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13. Continuing Professional Development
Registration Std
• Declaration of compliance with CPD made at renewal
• Requires minimum 30 hours of CPD annually to maintain and
improve competence in area of practice
• Until 30 Nov 2013 to complete first 30 hours (17 months)
• Formal learning (max 25), informal learning (max 25), engagement
with the profession (max 10)
• Can apply for partial exemption in special circumstances
• Periodic audits
• Does not apply to students or to a person granted ‘non-practising’
registration
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14. Continuing Professional Development
Guidelines
• CPD Guidelines to accompany the CPD Registration Standard
• The Guidelines provide further information on:
– activities that qualify as CPD
– examples of partial exemption, for special circumstances
– record keeping
– keeping a CPD portfolio
– cost-neutral examples of CPD activities, including options for rural and
remote area practitioners
– a CPD template example (available from website)
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15. Professional Indemnity Insurance
Registration Std
• National Law requires that a registered health practitioner must not
practise their profession unless they have appropriate PII
arrangements in place
• Onus on practitioner to ensure cover is adequate and complies with
the standard
• Declaration at application and renewal
• PII does not apply to a person granted ‘non-practising’ registration
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16. Recency of Practice Registration Std
• At least 6 months FTE in any 5 year period
• Declaration at initial application and renewal
• The nature, extent, period and recency of any previous practice in
the profession must be sufficient to meet the requirements approved
by the Board
• An exemption has been included for practitioners to apply for
provisional registration to undertake a period of supervised practice
• Does not apply to students or to a person granted ‘non-practising’
registration
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17. Criminal History Registration Std
(Common Standard across all professions)
The Board takes into account:
• Nature/gravity of offence/alleged offence
• Period elapsed since offence
• Whether finding of guilt
• Any sentence imposed
• Age of practitioner and any victim
• Whether since decriminalised
• Behaviour since offence/allegation
• Likelihood of future threat to patients
• Additional relevant information
• Periodic audits
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18. English Language Registration Std
English language skills for safe and competent practice.
• Applies to applicants for initial registration (not students) who are:
– Internationally qualified or
– Who qualify for registration, but did not complete their secondary
education in English
• Submit test results via IELTS 7 or OET grades A or B in each of the four
components (listening, reading, writing, speaking)
• Test results in one sitting, obtained within two years prior to applying to
register (note: older results acceptable, if proof of being actively employed
as an OT, in one of the countries listed in the Std)
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19. English Language Registration Std
Exemptions may apply:
• Where secondary education was undertaken and completed in one of these
countries (i.e. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South
Africa, UK, USA)
• Limited registration under special circumstances (conditions may apply eg
supervision, an interpreter)
Standard is consistent with the English language requirement used by:
• Occupational Therapy Council (Aust & NZ)
• NOOSR education profiles
• Other National Boards
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20. Grandparenting Registration Std
• Special provisions under s303 of the National Law for transitional
arrangements for qualifications
• Eligible to apply for general registration if:
a) Holds an approved qualification or completed adequate training (as listed)
b) Holds a qualification (not listed) but undertaken any further study, training or
supervised practice (Phase 1 and 2 assessments via OTC with CPC)
c) Not meet either of the above, but has practiced the profession at any time
between 1 July 2002 – 30 June 2012 for a consecutive period of five years, or
any periods together which amount to five years
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National Board members are appointed by the Ministerial Council as practitioner members, with at least 2 members appointed as community members.
Annual registration renewals will apply for a 12 month cycle, due on 30 November of each year.
For first time (currently unregistered) practitioners the fee cycle will be:
Application fee (one-off) due by 1 July 2012
Plus an initial registration fee which will give valid registration on a pro rata basis, for a 5 month period from 1 July 2012 to the registration renewal date of 30 November, of each year.
then an annual registration renewal fee, applicable every 12 months
All currently registered occupational therapists will receive a letter from AHPRA (the Agency supporting the Board) towards the end of April 2012, detailing the transition process, advising them of their personal registration status, and outlining what is required of them to ensure transition to the National Scheme. Individual registrants are encouraged to make sure that their contact details are correct and up to date with their existing registration board, to ensure correct information is transferred to the national scheme.
Annual registration renewals will apply for a 12 month cycle, due on 30 November of each year.
For first time (currently unregistered) practitioners the fee cycle will be:
Application fee (one-off) due by 1 July 2012
Plus an initial registration fee which will give valid registration on a pro rata basis, for a 5 month period from 1 July 2012 to the registration renewal date of 30 November, of each year.
then an annual registration renewal fee, applicable every 12 months
The National Law requires that a person be registered if she or he uses the title occupational therapist, claims to be qualified to practice as an occupational therapist or claims to be registered as an occupational therapist.
If you believe that you are practising as an occupational therapist, you must be registered.
Accordingly, you may be practising as an occupational therapist even though you are in a position that is not titled occupational therapist, if you are using your occupational therapy skills and knowledge in the delivery of services (knowledge, skills, reasoning)
Registration Standards
(In Feb – Application Forms)
Latest news (eg Monthly communiqués, info on roadsows)
FAQs
Register for updates
Consultations and Submissions (eg a Summary of the results of Registration Standards Consultation )
In the future – review the register of pratitioners, make a notification
Roadshows – VIC, NSW
Register for updates…
Clarification made in the Guidelines:
CPD during work hours is acceptable and that a range of day to day work activities can contribute - where these activities are specifically directed to developing or maintaining occupational therapy practice knowledge, skills or competence.
It is the nature of the activity that determines it being CPD, not the site or time at which it is undertaken.
Receiving or providing supervision can contribute to CPD, up to a maximum of 10 hours each year, provided that written records are maintained for each session, summarising the development outcomes and actions planned.
To assist rural and remote practitioners additional CPD options provided
Rewording the term ‘reflection’ to ‘implications to practice' in the CPD template and reworking the examples provided