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Welcome to
the Australian Orthoptic Board
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| About the AOB |
The Australian Orthoptic Board is the registration
body for orthoptists in Australia. The function of the registration
board is to regulate the profession of orthoptics in order to protect
the public. The Board holds a Register
of suitably qualified orthoptists and investigates the professional
conduct and fitness to practise of these registered orthoptists.
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| Register |
The AOB Register
of Orthoptists can be viewed here.
It is the responsibility of the orthoptist to initiate and maintain
biennial registration. |
| Registration |
A person is eligible for general registration as an orthoptist
if the person holds a degree in orthoptics awarded by a university
accredited by the Board. AOB Registration is granted for a period
of two years with the current biennium ending on 30th June 2009.
Registered Orthoptists are issued with a Certificate of Registration
which expires at the end of this period. There is a re-registration
period which holds Registration active until 30th September following
the end of the biennium.
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| Apply |
Orthoptists wishing to apply for registration can obtain
information here and
are invited to apply at any time during the biennium. The full registration
fee is payable regardless of when application is made during the
biennial cycle.
International: If your orthoptic training was from a university
or training institution outside of Australia, you will need to complete
an 'international registration'
application.
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| Continuing
Professional Education |
Certificate of Currency:
A Continuing
Professional Education program is offered with a Certificate
of Currency available to registered orthoptists who accrue the
prescribed number of CPE points in the biennium preceding re-registration.
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| Directors |
Governance
and Directors
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| Contact |
Email
AOBoard@vicnet.net.au
Write to:
Australian Orthoptic Board
PO Box 1035
Hampton North Vic 3188
Australia
Phone: 03 9597 0979 (Monday & Thursday only)
Fax: 03 9598 9499
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