Maintain AHPRA registration and CPD

Registered health practitioners must hold current registration and meet annual CPD per their National Board standards.

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Who must comply

Registered health practitioners across the 16 National Boards.

What triggers it

Practising any regulated health profession in Australia.

When due

Annual renewal (typically September/October). CPD tracked annually.

Evidence required

AHPRA renewal confirmation, CPD log per Board minimums, PI insurance certificate.

Max penalty

Holding out as registered without current registration is a criminal offence; loss of registration; mandatory notifications by employers.

Summary

Under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, all 16 regulated health professions must hold current registration with AHPRA, meet annual continuing professional development minimums set by their National Board, and hold appropriate professional indemnity insurance. Self-declaration on renewal is binding; PI policy must cover scope of practice including any cosmetic or telehealth work.

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Source: https://ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Continuing-Professional-Development.aspx. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.