Register with ASAPO

To ensure the highest possible standards in anaesthesia practice in Australia, the Australasian Society of Anaesthesia Paramedical Officers, forthwith called the Society, is calling upon all persons who currently work either full time or part time or who are currently undertaking the recognised training to become an Anaesthesia Paramedical Officer / Technician to VOLUNTARILY REGISTER with this Society.

Only those who were trained and/or are currently working in Australia, New Zealand or who are registered with the Health Professionals Council in the United Kingdom may apply using this form. This Society receives advice from overseas registering bodies regarding those people who have been disqualified from working as an assistant to the anaesthetist.

Renewal of Registration
Registration is due for renewal upon the anniversary of your application approval date. The renewal fee is $75.00 per annum and can be paid through ASAPO online store, cheque or direct debit payments. If posting renewal, please print off and fill out registration form and mark Renewal including the personal or bank cheque. *Do not send cash through the mail*.

New Registration
New registration must complete the ASAPO registration form providing certified copies of your documentation signed by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public (eg Nurse) or Lawyer with official stamp or seal.

Documentation to be provided:

• Statement of service from employer
• Passport sized photo with Name on back
• Sighted copy of qualification (if applicable)
• Sighted copy of evidence of name change (if applicable)
• Sighted copy of existing registration details (if applicable)
• Application fee

*Do not send cash through the mail*.

Student Registration
Students are to complete registration as for New Registration. Students who are enrolled in the Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia) or Certificate IV in Anaesthetic Technology, the current application fee is AUD$25.00 for Student Registration. Upon graduation students are able to apply for Full Registration. *Do not send cash through the mail*.

Qualifications
List of approved qualifications accepted by ASAPO:

HLT50607 – Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia)
HLT50602 – Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology
CNO299 – Diploma of Applied Science (Anaesthetics)
Associate Degree/ Diploma in Clinical Techniques (Anaesthetics) (QLD)
Royal Brisbane Hospital Certificate (2yr FT)
ASAT (NSW) Diploma course
ASAPO Diploma Course
Associate Diploma of Health - Anaesthetic and Operating Theatre Technician
Certificate IV - Medical Technicians and Assistants – Anaesthetics (WA)
Diploma in Health (Anaesthetics)
Diploma in Applied Science (Anaesthesia) & NZSATS Certificate of Proficiency (NZ)
Certificate in Anaesthetic Technology & NZSATS Certificate of Proficiency (NZ)
Diploma of Health in Operating Department Practice (UK)
National Vocational Qualification in Operating Department Practice (UK)
Operating Department Assistant City & Guilds 752 (UK)

*The certificate course for Operating Theatre Attendants that was offered through the Mayfield Education Centre in Victoria and the Royal Perth six month anaesthetic course, do not meet the educational standards for Anaesthesia Paramedical Officers / Technicians. Applicants who have undertaken these or any other course not listed may still apply due to relevant industry experience, however a more in-depth process will be required.

Employment Confirmation
You must submit a statement of service indicating the Hospital's address, position you are appointed, your employment status and length of employment from an authorised person within your Human Resources Department or your line manager.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This Society along with Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetist’s Professional Standard Statement PS8 'Assistant to the Anaesthetist' requires ongoing maintenance of professional knowledge and skills.

This may be achieved through self directed learning, accredited course, attendance at in-services, conferences and/or seminars, development and presentation of in-services and talks.

CPD will be audited randomly on a yearly basis to ensure that current CPD hours are being obtained. Failure to accrue 20 hours CPD a year may render registration void although consideration will be taken into account if the registrant accrues sufficient hours within a nominated time period granted by the society. Accrual of CPD falls on registration date, not calendar year.

Download Continuing Professional Development Record sheet

Code of Ethics/ Conduct.
Once notified that your application has been accepted you will be subject to the ‘Code of Ethics’ and ‘Code of Conduct’ issued by the Society.

Changing your Particulars.
It is most important that the National Register be maintained as up-to-date as possible. You are therefore required to notify the Society within two months of any change of name or any change of address to the Registrar. When you notify the Society please provide full personal details including address and your registration number.

Personal Conduct
If you have you been barred from practice in any country, removed from the register of a professional or regulatory body, have ever had a criminal conviction or any criminal proceedings currently filed against you will have to be declared to the Society. This does not necessarily mean that your registration will be declined. Please make a full, accurate and separate confidential disclosure of the circumstances with your application. Conditions of employment require a criminal record screen prior to employment.