Qualifications for Overseas Technologists

Qualifications for Overseas Technologists
Technologists with qualifications and training from Universities, Colleges, Neurophysiology Departments and laboratories in countries other than Australia can apply to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to have the educational level of their formal qualifications benchmarked against the Australian Qualifications Framework."
Please go to http://www.aei.gov.au/Services-And-Resources/Services/Assessment-of-Overseas-Qualifications/Our-Assessments/Pages/default.aspx for further information.

Neurophysiology Departments and Laboratories throughout Australia have differing requirements of training and qualifications for their employees. It is best to contact an employer directly for their specific requirements.

Membership

The Association of Neurophysiological Technologists of Australia (Inc) have four (4) levels of Membership which allow for differing levels of education and training, and those gained in countries other than Australia. These are:

1. Full Member
Full Membership can be given to persons working in the field of Neurophysiological Measurement in Australia.

2. Accredited Member
An Accredited Member must hold a minimum Science degree. They must have one (1) year practical experience and achieve a practical level of competence deemed by ANTA in accordance with the Community Service and Health Training Australia (CSHTA): Qualifications Framework, Health Training Package unit of competence "Perform EEG" and "Provide Care and Maintenance of Neurophysiology Equipment".

3. Honorary Member
Honorary Membership may be conferred on persons distinguished in the field of Neurophysiological Measurement whom the Association desires for services in connection therein.

4. Associate Member
Any member working in the field that does not hold the minimum qualifications required for Full Membership. This is the usual grade for those working in allied health areas and in the field of Neurophysiological Measurement outside Australia.

Associate Members may be, at the discretion of the Association, persons who are interested in furthering the aims and objects of the Association and who wish to receive the literature and attend the meetings of the Association. This shall include Company Representatives.