Application for NZSSA Registration
Technician Registration Project
AIM: The NZSSA to become a 'Regulated Profession' either under
the HPCA Act or through self-regulation.
Why Registration?
Over the last few decades sterilising as a profession has become
more specialized and technical. More is expected from our Technicians
in the work place, and the public expects more from us.
To become a regulated profession a lot of work will has to be undertaken.
There are many steps/processes and requirements, but if as a profession
we can achieve this, we will achieve our goal.
This project is in the information gathering stage and building
of the project case. As part of the process it is necessary to demonstrate
that there is a group of professionals participating in ongoing
education and maintaining personal practice in line with the industry
standards.
This is demonstrated through the Association encouraging all personnel
employed in sterilising, Technicians through to managers, to become
registered through the Association.
Do you want to be a Registered Technician?
It is a simple process and your registration stands for two years
(if you register in February 2013 you do not need to apply again
until February 2015):
- Become a member of the Association and maintain this membership.
You will have to renew your membership annually.
- Graduate from the Certificate in Sterilising Technology Level
3 or an equivalent qualification recognised by the NZSSA.
- Maintain a record of continuing education, minimum of 20 hours
over two years.
- Be employed in sterilising for a minimum of 40 hours over two
years.
- Apply for registration using the application form either in
January or July.
Below are the links to the forms you need to maintain a record
of your continuing education and then apply for registration.
Click
here for the Continuing Education and Practice form (PDF file)
Click here for
the Application for registration form (PDF file)
Applications for registration are accepted twice a year:
- 14 January to 25 February
- 14 July to 25 August
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EDUCATION RECORDS SUPPORTING NZSSA REGISTRATION
Each applicant must have a minimum of 20 hours education over a
2 year period. Continuing education recognised for registration
includes the following:
- Inservice Sessions - either within sterile services or theatre
where the topic is increasing the applicant's knowledge of sterilising
or the environment.
- Industry sponsored education - STEAM Meetings, Debugging the
Bugs
- Conference attendance - NZSSA annual conference or other associated
with the industry
- Regional education sessions
- Web based research, webnar or quizz - education and information
(maximum contribution to hours per application - 3 hrs)
- Preparation of presentations/projects/articles which include
references and/or research (maximum contribution to hours per
application - 2 hours).
All continuing education must be documented on a record that identifies:
- Date
- Topic
- Presenter
- Duration
- Learning comment - reflection by the applicant on the session
The entries on this record need to be supported by a certificate
of attendance where possible.
PRACTICE HOURS FOR NZSSA REGISTRATION
In addition to continuing education the applicant must have completed
a minimum of 40 hours practice within the two year period. Practice
may be carried out in -
- Sterile Services
- Endoscopy
- Dental services
- or a service approved by the NZSSA
If you have any questions about registration feel free to contact
the NZSSA executive.
Registered members of NZSSA
Click here to view (PDF
file)
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