| Application for NZSSA Registration
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.
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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 BE ACCEPTED TWICE EACH YEAR:
- FROM 14TH JANUARY TO THE 25TH FEBRUARY
- AND FROM 14TH JULY TO THE 25TH AUGUST
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:
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Must be a full member of the Association.
Confirmation of membership shall be included with application
e.g. photocopy of membership card.
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Must have the Sterilising Technology Certificate
qualification.
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Must have completed 20 hours education and
40 hours practice within a two year period. This may include
Endoscopy, Dental Clinics, or similar if approved by the verifiers.
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Evidence of the above criteria in support
of registration has been verified by an Executive member or
delegated representative of the New Zealand Sterile Services
Association.
Education includes:
The education must:
- Be related to Sterile Services practice
- Have documented proof of attendance
- Include attendance at sessions focusing on topical issues
Click here to display
a printable Record of Education form (PDF file 42kb)
View the list of Registered
Members (PDF file 23kb)
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