AHPRA-registered
AHPRA-registered means a healthcare practitioner has valid registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is legally permitted to practise in Australia.
The role of the National Boards
AHPRA works with the National Health Practitioner Boards to regulate health practitioners nationwide.
- Each board is responsible for a specific profession, such as medical, nursing, or allied health.
- Boards are responsible for overseeing registration requirements, setting standards for professional conduct, defining practice limits, and managing complaints and disciplinary issues.
How to verify practitioner registration status
Australians can confirm a practitioner’s status by:
- Search the AHPRA online public register
- Check the type of registration, expiry date, and any conditions
- View any restrictions or undertakings associated with the practitioner
Minimum professional standards and compliance
To remain AHPRA-registered, practitioners must meet:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations
- Professional indemnity insurance standards
- Criminal history and recency of practice checks
- Ongoing adherence to professional codes, standards, and guidelines
Knowing whether a provider is AHPRA-registered helps Australians feel confident that they are receiving safe, regulated care from qualified professionals operating under national standards.
