Do you want to be a Registered Technician?

The Association is beginning a Registration Process to start the ball rolling. The first step is to encourage ongoing education to keep skills updated.

Click here to display a printable Application for Registration (PDF file 44kb)

Remember: It is free for the first year of application and the registration period is 2 years if you maintain Association Membership. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE RECEIVED BETWEEN 14th JANUARY– 25th FEBRUARY EACH YEAR.

EDUCATION RECORDS SUPPORTING TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION

One of the main aims of the Association is to promote education. To assist with this and with a
long term view of achieving registration under the Health Professional Competency Act ( HPCA),
we have set up a system for technicians to record their ongoing education. Initially registration will be offered by the Association to members who meet the following
criteria:

• Must be a full member of the Association and have maintained membership for two full
  years.
• Must be employed in a Sterile Services department or a facility with appropriate sterilising
  capabilities.
• Must have the Sterilising Technology Certificate qualification.
• Must have completed 20 hours education and 40 hours practice within a two year period.
• Evidence of education and practice must be submitted on the standard form.

Education includes:

• Inservice Sessions
• STEAM Meetings
• National Conference
• Industry sponsored education
• Industry sponsored product/process education
• Website access – education and information ( maximum contribution to hours – 3 hrs)
• Preparation of presentations/projects/articles which include references and/or research.
  ( maximum contribution to hours – 2 hours).

The education must:

• Be related to Sterile Services practice
• Have documented proof of attendance
• Include attendance at sessions focusing on topical issues