Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
About the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner role is a nationally registered health profession under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia.
Assessment, practice scope and clinical governance
The following documents should be used to establish clinical governance, determine individual scope of practice and guide clinical practice for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner role.
Using medicines as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
From 1 November 2018, authorisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners in Queensland working in isolated practice areas to use scheduled medicines commenced as defined in the Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 1996.
Supporting resources
Access further information regarding the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner role
What's new
Revised National Registration standards: - Continuing professional development - Recency of practice
