Board-specific information

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners added to the pandemic response sub-register
  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners have been recognised as an important profession to help with Australia’s COVID-19 response and will be added to the pandemic response sub-register on 1 July 2020.
  Published 1 July 2020. Read the news item.

Chiropractic Board of Australia

• Third Statement from National Boards and Ahpra
  As we continue to face the biggest public health challenge of our lives, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will test our health system and each of us like nothing before it.
  Published 2 April 2020. Read the news item.
• COVID-19 update to chiropractors
  The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) recognises the important role of chiropractors as primary healthcare providers within the community and on behalf of the Board, I thank you for your work during this challenging time.
  Published 26 March 2020. Read the news item.

Dental Board of Australia

• Endorsement to practise conscious sedation during COVID-19
  Latest advice from the Dental Board of Australia about meeting continuing professional development requirements.
  Published 16 September 2021. Read the news item. 
• COVID-19 update: restrictions in Victoria move to second step
  Victoria’s Premier has announced ‘second step’ restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and permitted industry, including dental clinics.
  Published 2 October 2020. Read the news item.
  
• COVID-19 update: business and industry stage 4 restrictions in Victoria
  The Victorian Government has released new workforce stage 4 restrictions including Restricted Activity Directions.
  Published 7 August 2020. Read the news item.
• COVID-19 update for Victorian-based dental practitioners
  The Victorian Government has declared a State of Disaster as dental practitioners continue to exercise their professional judgement to practise safely.
  Published 4 August 2020. Read the news item.
• COVID-19 means dental practitioners must be vigilant
  Information on the dental practitioner support service, restrictions to dental practice, risk-based practice and resources to manage COVID-19.
  Published 9 July 2020. Read the news item.
• COVID-19 update: Now moving to level 1 restrictions
  Australian Health Protection Principal Committee agrees to move to level 1 restrictions.
  Published 8 May 2020. Read the news item.
• COVID-19 update: Restrictions on dental practice have changed
  Latest advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee and how we are all working together to manage COVID-19.
  Published 23 April 2020. Read the news item.
• Adapting to COVID-19
  Information on teledentistry, clinical training, CPD and PII.
  Published 22 April 2020. Read the news item.
• Update from the Dental Board of Australia and Ahpra
  Changes to how you practice and how we regulate.
  Published 2 April 2020. Read the news item.
• Urgent alert – AHPPC advice
  What the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee's advice means for dental practitioners.
  Published 28 March 2020. Read the news item.
• COVID-19 update to dental practitioners
  What does COVID-19 mean for dental practitioners?
  Published 24 March 2020. Read the news item.

Medical Board of Australia

• Changes to 2023 intern requirements for COVID-19 
  The Medical Board of Australia has made changes for 2023 interns directly affected by COVID-19.
  Published 26 May 2023. Read the news item.
• Changes to 2022 intern requirements for COVID-19 
  The Medical Board of Australia has made changes for 2022 interns directly affected by COVID-19.
  Published 16 December 2021. Read the news item.
• Further changes to 2021 intern requirements for COVID-19
  The Medical Board of Australia has made further changes for 2021 interns directly affected by COVID-19.
  
  Published 30 August 2021. Read the news item.
• Intern requirements for 2021
  The Medical Board of Australia has introduced flexibility for 2021 interns who have had their rotations interrupted directly as a result of COVID-19. Read the news item.
  
• COVID-19 update
  The Medical Board of Australia responds to questions about its regulatory response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes information about scope of practice, CPD, requirements for interns and international medical graduates and a message from the Chair. 
  Published 29 April 2020. Read the news item.
• Joint statement on clinical experience for medical students
  Medical Deans, the Medical Board of Australia, and the Australian Medical Council are working closely to ensure that our future doctors retain the high level of training and experiential learning that the community needs.
  Published 9 April 2020. Read the news item.
• Medical Board responses to COVID-19 pandemic
  Message from the Chair and information about CPD, requirements for interns and international medical graduates, and other Board work in the context of COVID-19.
  Published 30 March 2020. Read the news item.

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

• COVID-19 guidance for nurses and midwives

Optometry Board of Australia

• COVID-19 update
  

  Information on permitted work arrangements in Victoria as confirmed by the Department of Health and Human Services for allied health professionals including optometrists.
  Published 12 August 2020. Read the news item.

Osteopathy Board of Australia

• COVID-19 update
  Message from the Board and information about CPD, first aid certificates, infection control and recency of practice.
  Published 2 April 2020. Read the news item.

Paramedicine Board of Australia

• Paramedicine Board supports surge
  Groups within the paramedicine profession have been identified as important contributors to increasing the paramedic workforce.
  Published 16 April 2020. Read the news item.

Pharmacy Board of Australia

• COVID-19 update on supervised practice and registration examinations for interns
  The Board has decided to modify some of the requirements for general registration during COVID-19 including changes to supervised practice and examinations.
  Published 30 April 2020. Read the news item.
• COVID-19 update for interns
  The Board understands that internships and examinations may be affected by the current situation and are addressing these issues as a priority.
  Published 17 April 2020. Read the news item.
• COVID-19 update for preceptors
  The Board understands that if your intern has been or could be affected by COVID-19 you are keen to know how the Board will respond.
  Published 17 April 2020. Read the news item.
• Responses to COVID-19 pandemic
  Information about CPD, requirements for interns and impacts on student clinical training and registration examinations.
  Published 3 April 2020. Read the news item.

Podiatry Board of Australia

• COVID-19 update to podiatrists and podiatric surgeons
  Information about advertising, telehealth, podiatric surgery, additional resources and looking after yourself.
  Published 1 May 2020. Read the news item.
• COVID-19 update from the Podiatry Board of Australia including information about endorsement for scheduled medicines.
  Information from the Board and Ahpra including CPD and endorsement for scheduled medicines.
  Published 3 April 2020. Read the news item.
• COVID-19 update
  A message from the Chair and resources to help you manage COVID-19.
  Published 27 March 2020. Read the news item.

Psychology Board of Australia

• Dual-delivery of the February 2021 psychology exam
  The February 2021 sitting of the national psychology exam will be offered by dual-delivery. This means that candidates can choose to sit the exam in a test centre (where available) or by online proctoring (OLP).
  Published 27 November 2020. Read the news item.
  
• Dual-delivery of the November 2020 psychology exam
  The November 2020 sitting of the national psychology exam will be offered by dual-delivery. This means that candidates can choose to sit the exam in a test centre (where available) or by online proctoring (OLP). 
  Published 1 September 2020. Read the news item.
• August 2020 psychology exam will be delivered via online proctoring
  To ensure provisional psychologists can continue with their professional training, we have moved the August 2020 sitting of the national psychology exam from test centres across Australia to online proctoring.
  Published 2 June 2020. Read the news item 
• Important information for interns about COVID-19
  Some regulatory requirements have been modified so interns can continue with their professional training while still maintaining public safety.
  Published 9 April 2020. Read the news item.