Student registration with professional boards

No. The University provides AHPRA with lists of enrolled students. It also notifies AHPRA if a student withdraws from a program, is discontinued or otherwise ceases to be enrolled in a program.  

Student registration applies for the duration of a student's enrolment in a program. Renewal of student registration is not required during their program. However, if a student ceases to be enrolled and subsequently returns to the program, then their student registration must be reactivated by the University, who will notify AHPRA.

All students registered with state boards were automatically transitioned to the relevant national student register and are also on the lists supplied to AHPRA by the University. State student registration no longer applies.

Yes. The University is required by legislation to submit details to registration boards when requested/required and therefore is not in breach of the Privacy Act by doing so.

Once AHPRA processes registrations for students on the enrolment list provided by the University, they confirm with the University that all listed students are registered. Students will then receive an email to their Adelaide University email address confirming their registration.

AHPRA does not issue student registration ID cards or ID numbers. If you previously received a registration card from a state board, please note that it is no longer valid.

No. The board’s English language standard does not apply to student registration. However, international students must meet the University’s English language requirements for their program.

All students should be aware that the English language standard for professional registration after graduation is usually higher than the University’s entry requirements. You can check these standards at Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - English language skills registration standard.

Students are encouraged to actively build their English skills throughout their studies.

Student registration applies to those enrolled in a qualification that leads to initial entry into a profession.

Limited or Transitional registration is for individuals who are already registered health professionals in another country and are required to hold registration in Australia while completing a postgraduate qualification that includes placement. It also applies to those who have completed a qualification leading to professional entry but must undertake an internship before gaining full registration (for example, in pharmacy).

If your registration is refused, restricted or removed, you can appeal the decision. Contact your Program Director immediately if you receive such a notice from the registration board.

If registration is refused or removed, the University may offer you a place in a program that doesn’t require registration if one is available and you meet the entry requirements.

Yes. The legislation confirms this is a responsibility of the University. If you choose to permanently discontinue your studies (rather than take leave), you must formally withdraw.

To do this, complete the Withdraw from Program form available on the Student Assist website.

If you stop participating in your program without formally withdrawing, you may be deemed to have withdrawn under the conditions outlined in the University's Enrolment Policy.