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  1. Definitions and Qualifications

    If you are applying to be registered with the Council you must hold a qualification prescribed by the Council or approved by the Council as being substantially equivalent to the accredited qualifications.   In addition to having an approved qualification you may also be required to demonstrate that you have adequate experience in the profession of medical laboratory science or anaesthetic technology. Click on the scope of practice you are interested in to learn about the definition and qualific...

  2. The Profession of Medical Laboratory Science

    Medical Laboratory Science is the collection, receipt, preparation, investigation and laboratory analysis of samples of human biological material for the purpose of supporting patient diagnosis, management and treatment and for the maintenance of health and wellbeing. Medical laboratory science encompasses a number of distinct disciplines including: Biochemistry Immunology/Virology Blood Donor   Services Microbiology Blood Transfusion   Services Molecular Diagnostics/Genetics Cyt...

  3. Medical Laboratory Scientist

    Definition Medical Laboratory Scientists (“scientists”) collect, test and analyse human biological material to support patient diagnosis, management and treatment. They are skilled in the selection of appropriate samples and preparation for testing and analysis, and in the use of sophisticated laboratory equipment. Scientists analyse and interpret laboratory results and report their findings to referring clinicians. In certain circumstances they also advise of the need for further relevant t...

  4. Raising a Concern

    This section of the website will guide you through your rights as a:

  5. I am a Member of the public

    Before you make a complaint Making a complaint can be a difficult thing to do, especially if you're not sure of the best way to be heard. The following information may help you work out the best solution. If you are unhappy with the quality of a practitioners service or conduct, it may be helpful to first raise your concerns directly with the person concerned or with the organisation. Making a complaint to the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) If you are unhappy with the quality of the se...

  6. I am a Registered Practitioner

    Complaints when a health consumer has not been affected Under Section 34 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (the Act) if you, as a registered health practitioner, have concerns that another registered health practitioner may pose a risk of harm to the public by practising below the required standard of competence, you may inform the Medical Sciences Council in writing including the reasons on which your belief is based. Under Section 45 of the Act if you, as a registered h...

  7. Competence Review

    When concerns are raised about the competence of a registered health practitioner the Council is compelled to make enquiries into that practitioner's competence. A competence review is not disciplinary in nature.  Rather, it is designed to protect the public by making an assessment in a collegial manner and to be educative for the practitioner concerned with a focus on assisting the practitioner to improve his/her standard of practise. Competence reviews undertaken by the Council will be fair,...

  8. Health Reviews

    If concerns are raised about a registered health practitioner’s ability to perform his/her professional activities because of a mental or physical condition the Council is compelled to make enquiries into that practitioner's ability to work. Any health practitioner registered with the Council who, because of a mental or physical condition cannot make safe judgments, demonstrate acceptable levels of competence or behave appropriately in accordance with ethical, legal and practice guidelines, ca...

  9. Conduct Reviews

    The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 enables the Council to appoint a professional conduct committee (PCC) to investigate a complaint received by the Council alleging that the practice or conduct of a health practitioner registered with the Council may pose a risk of harm or serious harm to the public. The Council may decide to refer a complaint referred by the Health and Disability Commissioner to a PCC. The Council must refer all notifications that a registered health pra...

  10. My Profile

    To upload your document, click on the “Add file” button, then “Choose File” - browse to where you have stored your file, and select the file for attachment (must be PDF). Click on “Submit” to confirm. You can upload up to five-documents per checklist item.  Once you have selected the document, you must click on the “Submit” button.You must upload all documents marked true as mandatory.Those documents marked as not mandatory, may still be required.All documents must be submitted...