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Standard Format for Curriculum Vitae

The following information is provided as a guide to what you should include in the curriculum vitae that you provide to AHPRA as part of your application.

Heading  Details to include
Personal Information  - 
Qualifications Obtained  - 
Bridging Programs / Qualifying Examinations  Include dates, facility, city, state and results.
Clinical / Procedural Skills  Please note whether competent and /or observed.
Work / Practice History  Current and Previous Positions. 

Details to include:
  • Dates (for example; 30/06/2000 - 30/06/2002)
  • Position(s) - Title
  • Facility (including name, address and contact details ie City, State, Country)
  • Responsibilities (including whether position was full-time/part-time and if part-time include hours of work/week)
Internship and Observership
  • Provide in the chronology of the practice history details of internship rotations and any periods of observership.
Gaps in Work / Practice History  Please provide an explanation of any period since obtaining your professional qualifications where you have not practised and reasons (eg undertaking study, travel, family commitment). 
Registration History Provide a list of jurisdictions ie authorities:
  • where you are currently registered to practice and your registration number
  • where you have been previously registered to practice and your registration number (if known)
  • where you have applied for registration and that application remains under consideration
References and Publications  Note: If provided this should be limited to 1-2 pages. 

Other important information

You must declare on your CV:

  • that the ‘The Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as at (insert date)’. This declaration must be signed and dated.
  • The Boards will only accept the original signed Curriculum Vitae.
  • You must also attach certified copies of any results or performance reports from bridging courses undertaken, skills assessment, observership (as applicable) that have been stated in the CV.

A downloadable copy of these guidelines is also available.

 
 
Page reviewed 19/02/2024