Maintain AHPRA registration and CPD
Registered health practitioners must hold current registration and meet annual CPD per their National Board standards.
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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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with AHPRA registration and CPD?
- Registered health practitioners across the 16 National Boards.
- What triggers AHPRA registration and CPD?
- Practising any regulated health profession in Australia.
- When is AHPRA registration and CPD due?
- Annual renewal (typically September/October). CPD tracked annually.
- What is the maximum penalty for AHPRA registration and CPD?
- Holding out as registered without current registration is a criminal offence; loss of registration; mandatory notifications by employers.
- What evidence is required for AHPRA registration and CPD?
- AHPRA renewal confirmation, CPD log per Board minimums, PI insurance certificate.
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.