Aotearoa NZ Graduate Registration: Anaesthetic Technician
If you hold a Bachelor of Health Science (Perioperative Practice) degree from Auckland University of Technology (AUT), you can apply for registration as an Anaesthetic Technician.
This degree from AUT is accredited by the Council for the purposes of registration. As a graduate you must also be able to demonstrate that you are fit for registration.
If you are currently completing the Diploma of Applied Science (Anaesthetic Technology) from AUT or the Graduate Certificate in Applied Sciences (Anaesthetic Technology) from AUT, you may apply for registration as an Anaesthetic Technician when you have completed the requirements below:
- successful completion of the anaesthetic technician pathway within the Diploma of Applied Science or the anaesthetic technician pathway within the Graduate Certificate in Science; and
- three-years full-time equivalent clinical experience as a trainee Anaesthetic Technician, or 18-months/two-years clinical experience if you qualified for a shorter education period due to previous health qualifications, and you have completed the Graduate Certificate course of study; and
- a successful pass in the Anaesthetic Technician registration examination; and
- can demonstrate you are fit for registration.
Te Kaunihera Pūtaiao Hauora o Aotearoa| The Medical Sciences Council (MSC/the Council) receives an official list of students from AUT who are eligible to graduate and uses this information to process registration applications. When you receive your degree certificate, you must send a certified copy to the Council. This may be in the form of a digitally certified e-qualification.
Applying for an APC
Once you have been granted registration, you must apply to the Council for an annual practising certificate (APC) to be able to practise as an Anaesthetic Technician.
Registration timeframe
Suppose your application is received with all the required documentation and the full registration fee payment. In that case, it will take ten working days to process from the day your application was received by the Council unless otherwise advised.
- A certified copy of your academic qualification(s) (a photocopy may be certified as a true copy by a solicitor, Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, or an Officer of the Court).
- For diploma holders only: a certified copy of the results of your Anaesthetic Technician registration examination.
Two Certificates of Standing and Experience (one personal and one professional) completed by persons unrelated to you.
- A certified copy of your passport identity page, signed with your signature and certified to be a true likeness of yourself (stating your name) by a solicitor, Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, or an Officer of the Court.
- Evidence of name change if applicable.
- A criminal conviction notice that is no more than six months old issued by the Ministry of Justice. Please note, criminal check certificates issued by a third party will not be accepted.
- A criminal conviction notice that is no more than six months old from each country you have lived and worked in for more than 12 months.
- Please ensure all current and previous names are included in the check.
Please note: Only the following criminal history checks will be accepted by the Council:
- United Kingdom ACRO
- Australia AFP
- South Africa South African Police Service Clearance Certificate
- Canada RCMP – Please ensure this is a fingerprint check
- United States of America FBI
- Philippines NBI clearance
For countries not on this list, please check with the Council. The Immigration New Zealand website may provide some guidance.
Please note, criminal check certificates issued by a third party will not be accepted.
If applicable: Certificate of Good Standing from each licensing/registration authority you are or have been registered with in NZ or any other country. The Certificate of Good Standing should state that there are no outstanding complaints against you in regard to your conduct as a health professional. The certificate must not be more than 6 months old at the date of your application.
You must pay the required fee for your application to be processed.