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The Australasian Society of Anaesthesia Paramedical Officers aims to promote the professional status and recognition of its members through:
  • Regular exchange of knowledge and further education for Anaesthesia Technicians/ Technologists/ APOs and Assistants to the Anaesthetists
  • Working towards statutory registration
  • Promoting a code of ethics for the wellbeing and safety of patients
  • Enabling us to represent our profession as a major stakeholder in peri-operative issues nationally
  • Development of a standardised scope of practice throughout Australia

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SYDNEY ASAPO Conference Committee 2014

If you want the experience of helping to host a National Conference, please contact secretary1@asapo.org.au

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ATTENTION: Positions Vacant On Committee

Due to extenuating circumstances, the following positions on the ASAPO committee are vacant:

  • South Australia Representatives (2)
  • Northern Territory Representatives (2)
  • Western Australia Representative (1 - one position is filled)
  • Defence (1)
  • Western Australia Working Party Member (1 - one position is filled)
If any registrant of ASAPO is interested in being part of the committee please forward your interest to both the President, Ray Murtagh president@asapo.org.au & the Secretary, Shane Guy secretary1@asapo.org.au
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ASAPO News                    

The medications authority for Anaesthetic Technicians which is due to expire on 30 June 2013, has been extended for a further 12 months, to 30 June 2014. Please see:

Read the ASAPO President's Report for April 2013.

The next ASAPO Conference will be on 5-6 October 2013 at the Watermark Hotel, Gold Coast. Register before 31 July for earlybird prices! More...

This year's NZATS Conference will be held from the 6th - 9th November, concurrently with the New Zealand Anaesthesia Annual Scientific Meeting in Dunedin. More...

Read the Minutes from the 12/02 ASAPO Teleconference on the Archives page.

Check out the take on our profession on this Australian Government website: Healthcare Heroes

An interesting read: 50 years of thoracic surgery

The Alison Holloway Award is a perpetual award for those who work within the field of Anaesthesia as a technician, paramedical officer or assistant. It is awarded annually to the best case study or research paper relating to the area of Anaesthesia or Intensive Care. More...

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You can now upload digital ID photos via the ASAPO website. Please note that a you must supply a current photo with your annual renewal. Click here.

Check out ASAPO's new and improved registration process!

Download your Continuing Professional Development Record
The ASAPO Online Store is back up and running - now with a new, streamlined payments process to renew your registration. It's secure, quick and convenient so try it now.

Complete our Regulation Survey - it'll only take a minute. Click here
Click here for the Anaesthetic Technicians Health Training Package.
ASAPO registrants are compiling a list of hospitals in Australia and New Zealand that employ anaesthetic paramedical officers, to assist those seeking jobs in the profession. See the list here. Please send any additions to .
Continuing Professional Development for Anaesthesia Paramedical Officers ... More information


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