Professional Accreditation for Nuclear Medicine Technologists (NMTs) - Australia (NZ See Below)
From July 1, 2012, the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) has assumed responsibility for the following functions which previously were the responsiblilty of the ANZSNM Accreditation Board.
- The awarding of professional Accreditation of NMTs upon completion of an approved course of study has been replaced by the National Registration of Medical Radiation Practitioners.
- Approval of University Programs for Nuclear Medicine is now the responsibility of the MRPBA.
ANZSNM Technologist's Special Interest Group (TSIG)
Accreditation Board
The Accreditation Board of the Australia and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine Inc is a sub committee entrusted with setting of Standards for education and training of Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Australia.
The Accreditation Board has the following functions-
1. Professional Accreditation of NMTs upon completion of an Approved course of study and the Professional Development Year
2. Overseeing the Professional Development Year (PDY) and giving guidelines to departments, mentors and graduands
3. Provision of Mentors to Graduands undertaking their Professional Development Year
4. Approval of University Programsfor the Nuclear Medicine
5. Approval of Workplaces for the postgraduate training of Nuclear Medicine Technology graduates
6. Overseas Qualification Assessment for persons who have practiced Nuclear Medicine Technology in their own country and now wish to practice in Australia.
The Accreditation Board is made up of four Accredited NMTs, one physician, and a scientific representative who are all members of the ANZSNM. People are appointed to the Board for a period of four years and are selected by the Federal Committee from recommendations by SIGs within the Society. Functions of the Board are governed by the Accreditation Board Regulations
TECHNOLOGIST ACCREDITATION
Professional Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Technologists began in Australia in 1975 following a Direction by the ANZSNM to ensure that a certain standard of practice was maintained. Since then over 800 Technologists in Australia and New Zealand have been granted Accreditation by the Society. Accreditation is professional recognition of Tertiary study in Nuclear Medicine along with 12 months postgraduate training in an Approved workplace.
Accreditation states to any prospective employer that the person holding this has met the minimum standard required by the ANZSNM for a practicing NMT in Australia. Graduands who are granted Accreditation receive a certificate of Accreditation from the Society.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT YEAR (PDY) AND MENTORS
The Accreditation Board's guidelines require that all university graduates who have successfully completed their course must undertake an approved PDY to obtain accreditation by the Society.
The purpose of the Professional Development year is to instill in the graduate Technologist an understanding of the professionalism required of an ANZSNM Accredited Technologist and the role that a technologist has in the practice of Nuclear Medicine and the health care environment.
Upon successful completion of an approved course of study and commencement of work in an Accreditation Board approved workplace, applicants must apply to the Accreditation Board for entry into the Professional Development Year (PDY) programme. ANZSNM technologist Accreditation is granted at the successful completion of the PDY programme. Accreditation Board
As of July 1, 2012, the remaining roles of the Accreditation Board as listed below will be undertaken by the ANZSNM TSIG:
- Overseeing the Professional Development Year (PDY) and giving guidelines to departments, mentors and graduands.
- Provision of Mentors to Graduands undertaking their Professional Development Year.
- Approval of workplaces for the postgraduate training of Nuclear Medicine Technology graduates.
- Overseas Qualification Assessment for persons who have practiced Nuclear Medicine Technology in their own country and now wish to practice in Australia.
- Development of CPD activities and tracking.
Technologist Accreditation Process
Professional accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Technologists began in Australia in 1975 following a direction by the ANZSNM to ensure that a certain standard of practice was maintained. Since then over 800 Technologists in Australia and New Zealand have been granted Accreditation by the Society. Accreditation bestows professional recognition of Tertiary study in Nuclear Medicine along with 12 months postgraduate training in an Approved workplace.
Accreditation serves to state to any prospective employer that the person holding it has met the minimum standard required by the ANZSNM for a practicing NMT in Australia.
Professional Development Year (PDY) and Mentors
All university graduates who have successfully completed their course and obtained provisional registration from Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) must undertake an approved PDYprogram to obtain full registration and may request an accreditation certificate by the Society.
The purpose of the Professional Development Year is to instill in the graduate Technologist an understanding of the professionalism required of an ANZSNM Accredited Technologist and the role that a technologist has in the practice of Nuclear Medicine and the health care environment.
Professional Accreditation for Nuclear Medicine Technologists (NMTs) - New Zealand
If you wish to apply for registration in New Zealand then you will need to go to the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologist Board (NZMRTB) site www.mrtboard.org.nz
