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  1. Anaesthetic Technicians Competence Standards

    The Council has updated the Competence Standards for  Anaesthetic Technicians in Aotearoa New Zealand.The amendment was for the Competence Standards for Anaesthetic Technicians under Domain 5 to holding of CORE Immediate (not CORE Advanced as previously stated).

  2. MSC Cultural Competence Standards

    The Council is pleased to publish its Cultural Competence Standards.  This can be downloaded from the Council's Publications tab.

  3. Additional SOP Review Communique

    In April 2018 the Medical Sciences Council issued a communique outlining the outcomes of its consultation in respect of a review of the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice.  A number of Anaesthetic Technicians have subsequently contacted the Council to express their concern about the decision to retain the current definition of this scope of practice.The Council has now had an opportunity to consider those additional communications and has published this updated communications document. ...

  4. Draft Policy and Guidelines for Locum Practice

    The Medical Sciences Council is proposing to introduce a policy on the registration and recertification requirements for practitioners working in a locum capacity, and is seeking feedback from stakeholders on this document. Feedback must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday 28th September 2018.Please review the draft policy and guidelines and complete the short survey.Your thoughts and feedback is important to the Council. Draft policy and guidelines for locum practice consultation documentSurve...

  5. Expanded Practice Guidelines for Anaesthetic Technicians (Revised)

    The Council has revised its guidelines for anaesthetic technicians wishing to perform expanded practice activities.  The guidelines also provide information for employers interested in adding another expanded practice to the list of activities approved by the Council. Click here to read the revised guidelines

  6. Locum Practice Policy

    The Council recently consulted on its draft policy pertaining to practitioners working in a locum capacity.  A total of 149 responses were received with 95% of those from practitioners currently practising in the professions of medical laboratory science or anaesthetic technology.The majority of consultation respondents - 96% - were supportive of the policy which states medical laboratory science practitioners and anaesthetic technicians working in a locum capacity must be registered and hold a...

  7. Annual Report 2018

    The Council's 2017/2018 Annual report is now available. Click here to read the report.

  8. Consultation:Practitioner Fees Review Outcome

    In September 2018 the Medical Sciences Council (the Council) published a consultation document in respect of the fees it charges practitioners. The Council extends its thanks and appreciation to the individuals and groups who provided feedback to the consultation. The outcomes document summarises the key themes of the consultation feedback and the Council's response.  

  9. December Newsletter

    The Council's December newsletter is now available to view. Click here to read the newsletter.

  10. Annual Practising Certificate