Australia
AHPRA Registration Check
Healthcare & Aged Care
What the check is?
Verification that a healthcare professional is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Confirms status, profession, division, conditions and endorsements.
What the value is?
Confirms practitioners are properly registered and compliant, protecting patient safety.
What does it check?
The AHPRA register for status, conditions, endorsements or suspensions.
Why do you do it?
Ensures a health practitioner is legally allowed to work in their profession. Protects patients, reduces risk and supports regulatory compliance.
How often does it need to be checked?
At hire and then regularly, especially for high-risk roles. Many organisations run automated monthly re-checks.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Healthcare and medical employers including nurses, doctors, midwives, pharmacists and psychologists.
Risk of not doing it?
Compliance breaches, legal penalties and risks to patient care.
