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12 Dec 2024

More flexible English language pathways for practitioners registering in Australia

Key points National Boards’ English language skills registration standard has been revised to improve flexibility for applicants while keeping the public safe. The number of recognised countries has expanded, easing the red tape for practitioners relocating to Australia from those nations. The expansion is included in an advance copy of the revised Registration standard: English Language Skills which is due to come into effect by April 2025. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has also published its updated profession-specific English Language Skills registration standard. Any changes to the standard have been made with public safety as the paramount concern.
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27 Nov 2024

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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29 Oct 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Oct 2024

2024 registration renewal for Chinese medicine practitioners is open

Chinese medicine practitioners are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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18 Sep 2024

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia sets fee for 2024/25

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for Chinese Medicine practitioners for 2024/25.
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16 Sep 2024

Graduates finishing their study can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a Chinese medicine practitioner and are about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now.
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22 Aug 2024

Applying your code of conduct to evolving technologies - AI in healthcare

Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your practice?
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15 Aug 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Aug 2024

Good virtual care practices

Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months. 1
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05 Aug 2024

Call for applications - Committees of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced registered Chinese Medicine practitioners and members of the community for appointment to its national committees.
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04 Jun 2024

Have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard and supporting materials

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards invite you to have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard (the criminal history standard) and supporting documents.
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27 May 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Apr 2024

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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10 Apr 2024

Have your say on the proposed revised guidelines on patient health records

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has opened the public consultation on proposed revised guidelines on patient health records.
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18 Mar 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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News Archives

2023

27 Nov 2023

Have your say on draft guidelines for practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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04 Oct 2023

Online renewal is now open for Chinese medicine practitioners

Chinese medicine practitioners are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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20 Sep 2023

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia registration fee remains frozen for 2023/24

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced a freeze for the fourth year running for the annual registration fee for Chinese medicine practitioners for 2023/24.
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18 Sep 2023

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a Chinese medicine practitioner and are due to finish your course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.
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01 Sep 2023

Revised Chinese medicine guidelines to take effect on 1 December 2023

Two revised guidelines released by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) today will take effect on 1 December 2023.
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03 Aug 2023

Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners

Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.
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20 Jul 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Jun 2023

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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31 May 2023

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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11 May 2023

Call for applications: Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner Examiners

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) is calling for applications for appointment to the List of Examiners for the Board’s Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
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26 Apr 2023

National Board now accepting additional English language tests

The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.
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21 Apr 2023

Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available

New Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available. The easier to understand information will help people who find it hard to read and understand English know what standards of conduct they can expect from a registered health practitioner.
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07 Feb 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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16 Jan 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2022

16 Dec 2022

Public consultation on review of National Scheme accreditation arrangements

The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.
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25 Nov 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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22 Nov 2022

Health workforce boosted in another challenging year

There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.
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06 Oct 2022

Call for applications – Chinese Medicine Reference Group

A reminder that applications for the Chinese Medicine Reference Group close this Sunday, 9 October.
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04 Oct 2022

Online renewal for Chinese medicine practitioners is now open

Chinese medicine practitioners have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general or non-practising registration on time.
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21 Sep 2022

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia fee set for 2022/23

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced the annual registration fees for Chinese medicine practitioners for 2022/23.
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12 Sep 2022

Registration now open for graduates set to finish study in next three months

Graduates set to complete their course in the next three months can take the first step in their new health career by applying for registration now.
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12 Sep 2022

Call for applications – Chinese Medicine Reference Group

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) is calling for applications for appointment to the Chinese Medicine Reference Group.
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05 Sep 2022

Call for applications – Policy, Planning and Communications Committee

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) is calling for applications for appointment to the Policy, Planning and Communications Committee.
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04 Aug 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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29 Jul 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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13 Jul 2022

Have your say on the English language skills registration standards – public consultation opens today

Public consultation on the English language skills registration standards opens today. National Boards are inviting practitioners, community members, employers, education providers and other stakeholders to have their say.
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01 Jul 2022

Ten years of Chinese medicine practitioners in the National Scheme

Today marks 10 years since the establishment of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) and Chinese medicine becoming a nationally registered health profession.
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29 Jun 2022

Code of conduct for Chinese medicine practitioners in effect today

The revised Code of conduct (the code) for Chinese medicine practitioners comes into effect today with resources to help practitioners understand and apply the code also published.
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27 Jun 2022

Call for applications – Policy, Planning and Communications Committee

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) is calling for applications for appointment to the Policy, Planning and Communications Committee.
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06 Jun 2022

Call for applications – CMBA Examination Committee

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) is calling for applications for appointment to the CMBA Examination Committee.
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16 May 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 May 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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12 Apr 2022

Chinese medicine regulation in Australia virtual webinar now available

The Board’s 2021 virtual roadshow held on 16 December 2021 is now available
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06 Apr 2022

Advance copy: Revised Code of conduct for 12 professions

Twelve National Boards have published an advance copy of their revised shared Code of conduct (the code) and are encouraging practitioners to familiarise themselves with it before it comes into effect on 29 June 2022.
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01 Feb 2022

Supervised practice framework in effect

The Supervised practice framework (the framework), developed by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) along with 12 other National Boards1 and Ahpra, is in effect from today.
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27 Jan 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 Jan 2022

Call for applications: Registration and Notifications Committee of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) is seeking applications from members of the community for appointment to the Registration and Notifications Committee (RNC) to assist the Board in its primary role of protecting the public. The functions of the RNC include:
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04 Jan 2022

Review of Board’s guidelines

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) is reviewing its Guidelines on safe Chinese herbal medicine practice and Guidelines on infection prevention and control for acupuncture and related practices.
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2021

21 Dec 2021

Facilitating access to care in a COVID-19 environment: Guidance for health practitioners

Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.
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07 Dec 2021

Annual virtual practitioner roadshow

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia invites all practitioners and registered students of Chinese medicine to attend a virtual roadshow to be held by the Board on Thursday 16 December at 7pm AEDT.
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29 Nov 2021

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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24 Nov 2021

Annual report: Registered health practitioners grow with paramedics leading the charge

A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.
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09 Nov 2021

Advance copy of supervised practice framework published

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have published an advance copy of the Supervised practice framework (the framework).
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29 Oct 2021

Call for applications - Appointment to the Chinese Medicine Accreditation Committee

Applications are now open from interested persons for appointment to the Chinese Medicine Accreditation Committee (the Committee).
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25 Oct 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Oct 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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06 Oct 2021

Online renewal for Chinese medicine practitioners is now open

Chinese medicine practitioners have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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05 Oct 2021

Revised regulatory principles – supporting trust and confidence in regulated health professions

The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation.
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15 Sep 2021

Call for applications - Committees of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

Updated: 29 November 2021 Applications are sought from experienced registered Chinese Medicine practitioners and members of the community for appointment to the following committees of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board)
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15 Sep 2021

Graduating soon? Be ready to start work – apply now

Once you are registered, you can work as a Chinese medicine practitioner anywhere in Australia.
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14 Sep 2021

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia sets fee for 2021-22

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for Chinese medicine practitioners for 2021-22.
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06 Sep 2021

Call for applications - List of Approved Persons for hearing panels

Applications are being sought for appointment to the List of Approved Persons (LAP) for hearing panels from active and engaged consumers or community advisors who can represent the interests of the community and health practitioners who hold registration with one of the following professions:
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06 Sep 2021

Call for applications: Chinese Medicine Reference Group

Applications are sought from experienced and recently graduated registered Chinese Medicine practitioners and members of the community for appointment to the Chinese Medicine Reference Group (the Reference Group) of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board).
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30 Aug 2021

COVID-19 and vaccines: Get the best advice for you and your family

You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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03 Aug 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Jul 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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30 Jun 2021

No place for sexism, sexual harassment or violence in healthcare

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are reminding practitioners that there is no place for sexism, sexual harassment or gendered violence in healthcare.
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11 Jun 2021

We want to hear from you on the shared Code of conduct

Have your say on the shared Code of conduct (the code) which sets out the expected professional behaviour and conduct for Chinese medicine and promotes safe care to help protect the public.
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12 May 2021

Have your say on the professional behaviour crucial to public safety

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have launched a public consultation on a revised shared Code of conduct for 12 registered health professions across Australia.
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10 May 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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23 Mar 2021

Help strengthen public protection: Consultation on revised regulatory principles for the National Scheme now open

The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme).
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09 Mar 2021

Registered health practitioners and students: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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11 Feb 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 Feb 2021

Call for Applications – has now been extended

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA or the Board) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals from across Australia to be included in the Board’s list of approved clinical assessors.
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08 Jan 2021

Interested in becoming a National Board member? Register now for our upcoming webinar to find out what is involved

Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?
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2020

29 Dec 2020

Call for applications: Expressions of interest for inclusion in the CMBA list of approved clinical assessors

17 Dec 2020

Practitioner disqualified from applying for registration for 15 years

A Chinese medicine practitioner convicted of raping a patient has been disqualified by a tribunal from applying for registration for 15 years.
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14 Dec 2020

Guidelines for responsible advertising in effect today

Revised advertising guidelines to support responsible advertising, including by registered health practitioners, are in effect from today.
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11 Dec 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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10 Dec 2020

New podcast episode –Ahpra’s leadership discusses its role in public safety

In the latest Taking care podcast episode, Ahpra’s leadership sits down to discuss the role and challenges of regulating practitioners and protecting the public.
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10 Dec 2020

Recent graduates: Call for volunteers

Recent graduates! Want to help the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and Ahpra pilot new multiple-choice questions for our regulatory examinations for overseas trained practitioners?
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20 Nov 2020

Virtual roadshow! Chinese medicine regulation in Australia.

The Board’s Virtual roadshow! Chinese medicine regulation in Australia webinar was broadcast live on 13 October 2020.
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17 Nov 2020

Revised advertising guidelines are now available

Health practitioners are encouraged to check and correct their advertising to make sure it complies with revised guidelines released today.
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17 Nov 2020

Podcast: Responsible advertising by regulated health services

Advertising is something we are all exposed to in our day-to-day lives and this includes advertising by health practitioners for their services.
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06 Nov 2020

Communiqué from the Board

The fifth meeting of the Chinese Medicine Reference Group took place on 28 October 2020.
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30 Oct 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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19 Oct 2020

Online renewal for Chinese medicine practitioners is now open

Chinese medicine practitioners are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.
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18 Sep 2020

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia decreases registration fee for 2020–21

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has announced a decrease for the national registration fee for Chinese medicine practitioners for 2020–21.
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15 Sep 2020

Graduating soon? What you need to know for graduate registration as a Chinese medicine practitioner

In your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting work as a Chinese medicine practitioner?
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19 Aug 2020

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.
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07 Jul 2020

Call for applications

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) is calling for applications for appointment to the CMBA Examinations Committee (Committee).
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30 Jun 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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04 May 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Apr 2020

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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17 Apr 2020

No place for racism in healthcare

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.
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16 Apr 2020

Statement on the use of unregistered assistants to remove acupuncture needles from patients

Following a request to the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) about its position on the use of unregistered assistants in acupuncture clinics to remove acupuncture needles from patients, the Board has adopted the following position.
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07 Apr 2020

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its February and March 2020 communiques.
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03 Apr 2020

Third statement from National Boards and Ahpra

As we continue to face the biggest public health challenge of our lives, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will test our health system and each of us like nothing before.
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31 Mar 2020

Ahpra work continues remotely as in-person services temporarily suspended

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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31 Mar 2020

False and misleading advertising on COVID-19

Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.
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30 Mar 2020

Sydney office temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.
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27 Mar 2020

Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin offices temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.
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27 Mar 2020

Responding to COVID-19: Changes to presenting-in-person requirements

As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.
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27 Mar 2020

Online uploads for documents

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.
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26 Mar 2020

Our Perth office is temporarily closed to the public but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth.
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11 Mar 2020

Chinese medicine professional capabilities released

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released Professional capabilities for Chinese medicine practitioners (the professional capabilities).
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02 Mar 2020

Updated: Melbourne practitioner forum

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) invites practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine to attend an information forum being held at Citadines on Bourke Melbourne on Monday 23 March 2020.
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02 Mar 2020

Melbourne practitioner forum

02 Mar 2020

Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect 1 March

Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020.
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26 Feb 2020

A strategy for embedding cultural safety into the health system launching tomorrow

An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.
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17 Feb 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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11 Feb 2020

Safe needling on the thorax

An educational resource on safe needling on the thorax, preventing pneumothorax, is now available.
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07 Feb 2020

Revised guidelines on mandatory notifications released

The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.
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31 Jan 2020

Presentation on dry-needling at AACMA conference

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia addressed the professions’ concerns about dry-needling in a presentation at the annual Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) Conference last year.
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28 Jan 2020

Communiqué from the Board

The fourth, full-day meeting of the Chinese Medicine Reference Group took place in Melbourne at the national office of Ahpra on 23 October 2019.
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22 Jan 2020

Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).
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17 Jan 2020

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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2019

20 Dec 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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11 Dec 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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02 Dec 2019

Revised registration standards take effect 1 December 2019

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia’s (the Board) revised registration standards came into effect on 1 December 2019.
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29 Nov 2019

Chinese medicine regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2018/19

A profession-specific statistical summary and a report from the Chair that covers the work of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.
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11 Nov 2019

New social media guide

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media.
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07 Nov 2019

Graduates: What you need to know for registration

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a Chinese medicine practitioner?
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07 Nov 2019

Upcoming forum: invitation for Chinese medicine practitioners, students and stakeholders

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) invites Chinese medicine practitioners, students and stakeholders to attend an information forum at Karstens Brisbane on Monday 25 November 2019.
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31 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards release social research project results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have released results from a social research project aimed at helping us understand perceptions about us and our work.
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31 Oct 2019

Chinese medicine practitioners encouraged to renew registration by 30 November

Chinese medicine practitioners have until 30 November 2019 to renew their registration on time.
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24 Oct 2019

Revised CPD guidelines published today

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board), along with four other National Boards, has today published an advance copy of its revised continuing professional development guidelines (CPD guidelines).
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23 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards update logos

Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.
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04 Oct 2019

Upcoming forum: invitation for Chinese medicine practitioners, students and stakeholders

The Board is inviting Chinese medicine practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine to attend information forums being held around Australia. The next forum is to be held in Sydney, NSW.
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25 Sep 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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19 Sep 2019

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia registration fee remains frozen for 2019/20

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for Chinese Medicine Practitioners for 2019/20.
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11 Sep 2019

Have your say on the latest National Board and AHPRA consultations

Public consultations are underway to boost patient safety across Australia.
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23 Aug 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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22 Aug 2019

Request for Proposal

Request for Proposal: Development, implementation and delivery of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia regulatory examinations.
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31 Jul 2019

Revised registration standards published today

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board), along with five other National Boards, has today published revised registration standards1 which will come into effect on 1 December 2019 and replace the existing standards.
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24 Jul 2019

CPD survey launched

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has launched their CPD Survey. To let the Board know how they can help practitioners meet the CPD standard please complete this short anonymous CPD survey.
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09 Jul 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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08 Jul 2019

Annual revision of Nomenclature compendium of commonly used Chinese medicine herbs

The annual revision of the Nomenclature compendium of commonly used Chinese herbal medicines (the Compendium) has now been completed by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board).
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02 Jul 2019

Joint Communiqué from the Board

Communique from the Board - Joint Communique with Professional Associations
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01 Jul 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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23 May 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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08 May 2019

Practitioners’ responsibility to support public health programs

Australia’s health regulators have reminded health practitioners about their responsibility to support public health programs, including vaccination.
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23 Apr 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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28 Mar 2019

Appeal by Chinese medicine practitioner against sentence successful

A New South Wales Chinese medicine practitioner has successfully appealed against the severity of his sentence for unlawful advertising of a regulated health service.
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25 Mar 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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22 Mar 2019

Call for applications - Chinese Medicine Accreditation Committee

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) is calling for applications for appointment to the Chinese Medicine Accreditation Committee (the Committee).
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19 Mar 2019

New resource focuses on titles in health advertising

A new resource to help practitioners understand their legal obligations when using titles in health advertising is now available.
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01 Mar 2019

Call for applications - Chinese Medicine Reference Group (New Graduate Practitioner)

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) is calling for applications from registered Chinese Medicine practitioner for appointment to the Chinese Medicine Reference Group (the Reference Group).
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27 Feb 2019

Chinese Medicine Reference Group: new term and new members

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is pleased to announce the latest appointments to the Chinese Medicine Reference Group.
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15 Feb 2019

Call for applications

There is a vacancy for a community member from any state or territory arising on the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia.
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14 Feb 2019

Chinese Medicine regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2017/18

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2018 has now been published.
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01 Feb 2019

Call for applications

The Board is calling for applications for appointment to the Registration and Notifications Committee and Policy, Planning and Communications Committee.
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25 Jan 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Jan 2019

Hobart forum invitation for practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia invites practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine to attend an information forum being held at the AHPRA Hobart office on Friday 1 February 2019.
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2018

17 Nov 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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16 Nov 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its July and August communiqués.
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14 Nov 2018

About to graduate? Apply for registration online now

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a Chinese medicine practitioner?
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01 Nov 2018

Chinese medicine practitioners reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Chinese medicine practitioners have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time.
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31 Oct 2018

$45,000 fine for NSW Chinese medicine practitioner convicted of unlawful advertising

A New South Wales Chinese medicine practitioner has been convicted of unlawful advertising of a regulated health service after an investigation by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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29 Oct 2018

National Boards support more public information on register

Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.
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17 Oct 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its October newsletter
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27 Sep 2018

Updated Terms of Reference for Chinese Medicine Reference Group

The Chinese Medicine Board (the Board) has updated the Terms of Reference for the Chinese medicine Reference Group.
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26 Sep 2018

Call for applications - Chinese Medicine Reference Group (the Reference Group)

20 Sep 2018

Chinese Medicine Reference Group

The third, full-day meeting took place in Melbourne at the national office of AHPRA on 29 August 2018.
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18 Sep 2018

Annual revision of Nomenclature compendium of commonly used Chinese medicine herbs

The annual revision of the Nomenclature compendium of commonly used Chinese herbal medicines (the Compendium) has now been completed by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board). The Compendium provides standard terminology to support the Board's Guidelines for safe practice of Chinese herbal medicine.
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10 Sep 2018

New results format for OET English language test; registration standards remain unchanged

The Occupational English Test (OET) will be publishing test results in an updated format soon.
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10 Sep 2018

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia sets fee for 2018/19

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for Chinese medicine professionals for 2018/19.
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06 Sep 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its July and August communiqués.
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05 Sep 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its June 2018 communiqué.
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03 Sep 2018

Request for tender: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.
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29 Aug 2018

Consultation paper released

The Chinese Medicine Accreditation Committee has published a consultation paper on its draft revised accreditation standards.
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03 Aug 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the List of Approved Persons for panels

Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.
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25 Jul 2018

Chinese Medicine Board updates position on translating publications

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has updated its position statement on translating publications from the Board.
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04 Jul 2018

Closing the gap by 2031: A shared commitment

This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.
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28 Jun 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its June newsletter
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27 Jun 2018

Chinese Medicine Board releases registration standards in Chinese

Chinese-speaking Chinese medicine practitioners will now be in a stronger position to understand their registration requirements, with the profession’s registration standards now available in Chinese.
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14 Jun 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its May 2018 communiqué.
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13 Jun 2018

Selectively editing reviews or testimonials may break the law

AHPRA has published further guidance for advertisers of regulated health services to emphasise that selectively editing reviews or testimonials has the potential to break the law.
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16 May 2018

New tool about testimonials to help advertisers 'get it right'

A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available.
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14 May 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its May 2018 communiqué.
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04 May 2018

Public holiday office closures

Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.
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17 Apr 2018

Public consultation on review of accreditation arrangements – assignment of accreditation functions

National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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17 Apr 2018

Chinese Medicine Board releases presentation on its regulatory practice

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has published a presentation to help inform practitioners and the public about the Board and its regulatory work.
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13 Apr 2018

Consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise.
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04 Apr 2018

Revised Terms of Reference for Registration and Notifications Committee and Policy, Planning and Communications Committee

In February 2018 the Board conducted its annual review of its committees and decided to continue with its Registration and Notifications Committee (RNC) and Policy, Planning and Communications Committee (PPCC).
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04 Apr 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its March 2018 communiqué.
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04 Apr 2018

Revised Terms of Reference for Registration and Notifications Committee and Policy, Planning and Communications Committee

27 Mar 2018

Scheduled review of accreditation assignments

National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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23 Mar 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its February 2018 communiqué.
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22 Mar 2018

Chinese medicine regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2016/17

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2016/17.
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14 Mar 2018

Consultation paper released

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the following draft revised registration standards.
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14 Mar 2018

Perth forum invitation for practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia invites practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine to attend an information forum being held at the Karstens (ATI-Mirage), Perth on Monday 19 March 2018.
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09 Feb 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its February newsletter.
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05 Feb 2018

Self-assessment tool launched to help practitioners and advertisers

A self-assessment tool to help practitioners and advertisers check and correct their advertising so it complies with their professional and legal obligations has been launched.
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01 Feb 2018

ACT office closure

AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.
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23 Jan 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Jan 2018

Call for applications - national boards

There is a vacancy for a practitioner member from the Australian Capital Territory or the Northern Territory or Tasmania arising on the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia.
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2017

27 Dec 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its October 2017 and November 2017 communiqués.
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29 Nov 2017

Stakeholders meet to work on how to support responsible advertising in healthcare

Stakeholders interested in how regulated health services are advertised have met to discuss how to advertise responsibly and comply with the National Law1 advertising requirements.
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15 Nov 2017

AHPRA's 2016/17 annual report reveals increased engagement with the profession by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

The Chinese medicine health workforce grew by 2.1% over the past year, to 4,860 total registrants, according to data released today in the 2016/17 annual report published by AHPRA and the National Boards.
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14 Nov 2017

Guidelines go live - Guidelines for safe practice of Chinese herbal medicine come into effect

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) is reminding Chinese medicine practitioners of their obligation to use the Guidelines for safe practice of Chinese herbal medicine.
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13 Nov 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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08 Nov 2017

Adelaide forum for registered Chinese medicine practitioners

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) invites Chinese medicine practitioners, students and stakeholders to attend an information forum being held at the Karstens (International Visualisation Centre), Adelaide on Monday 11 December 2017.
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02 Nov 2017

Chinese medicine practitioners reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Chinese medicine practitioners have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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27 Oct 2017

‘Get to know your guidelines now’ says Chinese Medicine Board as go live gets closer

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is asking Chinese medicine practitioners to check their knowledge of the Guidelines for safe practice of Chinese herbal medicine.
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20 Oct 2017

Compendium revised

A revision of the Nomenclature compendium of commonly used Chinese herbal medicines has (the Compendium) now been completed by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board).
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11 Oct 2017

Students seeking registration invited to apply online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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09 Oct 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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22 Sep 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 Sep 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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20 Sep 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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15 Sep 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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15 Sep 2017

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia sets fee for 2017/18

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for Chinese medicine practitioners for 2017/18.
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29 Aug 2017

Brisbane forum for registered Chinese medicine practitioners

Invitation to attend the Chinese Medicine Board Forum being held at Brisbane.
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28 Jul 2017

Sydney forum for registered Chinese medicine practitioners

Invitation to attend the Chinese Medicine Board Forum being held at Sydney.
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20 Jul 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its July newsletter.
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20 Jul 2017

Board publishes position statement on advertising

The Board has published a position statement on advertising due to concern about an increase in Chinese medicine advertising complaints.
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14 Jul 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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13 Jul 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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12 Jul 2017

Melbourne forum for registered Chinese medicine practitioners

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia invites practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine to attend an information forum being held at Citadines on Bourke Melbourne on Monday 24 July 2016.
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07 Jun 2017

Chinese Medicine Board shares information on its regulatory practice

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has published a presentation with information on its regulatory work to help inform practitioners and the public.
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05 Jun 2017

Chinese Medicine Board builds partnerships in China to help protect the public

New regulatory partnerships have been developed between Australian and Chinese health practitioner regulators that will help protect the public who receive care from Chinese medicine practitioners.
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31 May 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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05 May 2017

Update: Review of Infection prevention and control guidelines for acupuncture practice

Documents such as registration standards, codes and guidelines are subject to regular review with the review periods advised within the documents. The Infection prevention and control guidelines for acupuncture practice are due for review.
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05 May 2017

Chinese Medicine Board departs for China on the Australia-China Council Grant Project

A Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) delegation departs for China on Sunday (7 May 2017) thanks to funding support from an Australia-China Council (ACC) Grant.
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01 May 2017

Upcoming forum invitation for practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese Medicine

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia will be inviting practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine to attend information forums being held around Australia.
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20 Apr 2017

Responsible advertising of health services: Practitioners reminded about their legal obligations on advertising

Registered practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations.
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10 Apr 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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07 Apr 2017

Quick reference guide for registered Chinese herbal dispensers

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has developed a Quick Reference Guide for Chinese herbal dispensers.
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30 Mar 2017

Call for applications

There are multiple practitioner member vacancies arising on the Chinese Medicine Board.
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29 Mar 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its March newsletter.
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15 Mar 2017

Position statement on endangered species and Chinese Medicine in Australia

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released a Position Statement on Endangered species and Chinese medicine in Australia
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10 Mar 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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02 Mar 2017

Chinese medicine regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2015/16

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2016 has now been published.
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27 Feb 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Feb 2017

Call for applications

There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Chinese Medicine Board.
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16 Jan 2017

Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published

Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.
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The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2014/15.
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08 Apr 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Mar 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Chinese Medicine Accreditation Committee
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04 Mar 2016

Melbourne forum invitation for practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese Medicine

01 Mar 2016

Newsletter from the Chinese Medicine Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its February newsletter.
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12 Feb 2016

Protecting the public: Local data summaries from a national scheme

Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.
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08 Feb 2016

Adelaide forum invitation for practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese Medicine

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia invites practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine to attend an information forum being held at Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury on Monday 22 February 2016.
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2015

22 Dec 2015

Health practitioner regulation: Learn how you’re protected

A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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11 Dec 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its November communiqué.
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04 Dec 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its October communiqué.
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03 Dec 2015

Are you a graduate applying for registration?

Read this important information that explains what you need to know.
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01 Dec 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Nov 2015

Chinese medicine practitioners reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Chinese medicine practitioners have until 30 November to renew their registration to avoid paying a late fee.
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18 Nov 2015

National drug screening protocol

There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.
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17 Nov 2015

Perth forum invitation for practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese Medicine

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia invites practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine to attend an information forum being held at The University of Western Australia - Claremont Campus on Monday 23 November 2015.
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16 Nov 2015

Guidelines for safe Chinese herbal medicine practice published today

New Guidelines for safe Chinese herbal medicine practice have been published for all Chinese medicine practitioners today.
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16 Nov 2015

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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05 Nov 2015

2014/15 National Scheme annual report launched

The 2014/15 annual report: AHPRA and National Boards has been published.
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14 Oct 2015

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2015/2016.
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09 Oct 2015

New registration type now available: Limited registration for teaching or research

Overseas-trained Chinese medicine practitioners can now apply for limited registration for teaching or research when offered a position in Australia.
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08 Oct 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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06 Oct 2015

Newsletter from the Chinese Medicine Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its September newsletter.
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28 Sep 2015

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration is now open for Chinese medicine practitioners registered in Australia.
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11 Sep 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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11 Sep 2015

Update your contact details to receive registration renewal reminders

Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.
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09 Sep 2015

Perth forum invitation for practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese Medicine

02 Sep 2015

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has decided that the national registration fee for Chinese medicine practitioners for 2015/16 will remain the same as in the previous year.
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18 Aug 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 Jul 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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30 Jul 2015

Public consultation on draft Guidelines for health record keeping

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the draft Guidelines for health record keeping. Consultation is open until 24 September 2015.
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13 Jul 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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03 Jul 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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01 Jul 2015

Registration for Internationally trained Chinese medicine practitioners from 1 July 2015

The CMBA has established an interim framework for assessing the substantial equivalence of international qualifications for the purposes of section 53(b), detailing how to apply and what is required.
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01 Jul 2015

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect today

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.
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01 Jul 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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30 Jun 2015

End of arrangements allowing some Chinese medicine practitioners to become registered

Grandparenting arrangements have now expired that allowed some Chinese medicine practitioners to become registered as the profession joined the National Scheme1.
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26 Jun 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Chinese Medicine Board list of approved persons for appointment to panels, or the Registration and Notifications Committee.
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21 May 2015

Revised criminal history registration standard will take effect from 1 July

A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015.
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21 May 2015

Revised English language skills registration standards taking effect from 1 July

Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants.
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21 May 2015

Newsletter from the Chinese Medicine Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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20 May 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 May 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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04 May 2015

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for appointments to vacancies on the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia for a practitioner member from a small jurisdiction.
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04 May 2015

Call for views on how we approach regulation

National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.
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09 Apr 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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25 Mar 2015

Security alert - keep your web browser updated

We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.
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06 Mar 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 Mar 2015

Review of Complementary Medicines Regulation

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia draws your attention to a Call for submissions - ‘Review of complementary medicines regulation’.
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18 Feb 2015

Adelaide office closed for relocation

The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.
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16 Feb 2015

AHPRA strengthens national drug screening

AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.
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16 Feb 2015

End of arrangements allowing some Chinese medicine practitioners to become registered

From 1 July 2015, arrangements that allowed some Chinese medicine practitioners to become registered as the profession joined the National Scheme1 will expire.
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13 Feb 2015

Tribunal reprimands and suspends practitioner, imposes conditions on registration

Ms Ah Choo Teo - registration as a Chinese medicine practitioner suspended for three months.
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09 Feb 2015

Newsletter from the Chinese Medicine Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 Feb 2015

New approach to international criminal history checks launches today

A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today.
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05 Jan 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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2014

23 Dec 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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19 Dec 2014

Public consultation on draft Registration Standard: Limited registration for teaching or research

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is undertaking public consultation on its draft Registration Standard: Limited registration for teaching or research.
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04 Dec 2014

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases a report of its work

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has published a report of its work in regulating the Chinese medicine profession in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.
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02 Dec 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 Nov 2014

National Board reminds Chinese medicine practitioners to renew registration by 30 November

Chinese medicine practitioners have less than two weeks to renew their registration with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia to avoid paying a late fee.
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13 Nov 2014

New approach to International criminal history checks

From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history.
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07 Nov 2014

2013/14 National Scheme Annual Report published

AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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06 Nov 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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31 Oct 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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31 Oct 2014

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia publishes its supervision guidelines

The Board has released Supervision Guidelines for Chinese Medicine Practitioners and an Explanatory Statement regarding the guidelines.
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24 Oct 2014

Brisbane forum invitation for practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia invites practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine to attend an information forum being held at Endeavour College of Natural Health on Monday 24 November 2014.
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24 Oct 2014

Newsletter from the Chinese Medicine Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Oct 2014

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members.
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13 Oct 2014

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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24 Sep 2014

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration to practise in Australia is now open for Chinese medicine practitioners.
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15 Sep 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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12 Sep 2014

New CMBA committee structure has taken effect

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is pleased to announce that its new committee structure came into effect on 1 September 2014.
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12 Sep 2014

Update on the recent public consultation – Guidelines for safe Chinese herbal medicine practice

The National Board would like to express its appreciation to those who have made submissions to the Board’s recent public consultation on Guidelines for safe Chinese herbal medicine practice.
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11 Sep 2014

Media release

The Board and AHPRA publish the Health Profession Agreement for 2014/2015.
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04 Sep 2014

Media release

The regulator for Chinese medicine, the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (National Board), is urging people to check that their Chinese medicine practitioner is registered.
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28 Aug 2014

Melbourne forum invitation for practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia invites practitioners, students and stakeholders of Chinese medicine to attend an information forum being held at RMIT University, Melbourne on Monday 22 September 2014.
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27 Aug 2014

Media release

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has announced the registration fees for Chinese medicine practitioners for 2014/15.
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14 Aug 2014

We have new homepages!

Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.
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11 Aug 2014

Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) now available online

Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.
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01 Aug 2014

The National Board publishes the presentation following its June Forum in Sydney

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia is pleased to publish the updated presentation following its forum held in Sydney on Monday 23 June 2014.
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31 Jul 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Jul 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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24 Jul 2014

Media release

The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.
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17 Jul 2014

Reminder - Consultations closing soon

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia currently has two consultations closing this month.
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14 Jul 2014

Media release

On 1 July 2014 all Boards and AHPRA launched refreshed regulatory principles for regulating in the public interest. It also marked our 4th birthday and new arrangements in Qld.
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07 Jul 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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24 Jun 2014

Board appointments

Health ministers announced the new and reappointed Chair and Board members of the Chinese Medicine Board last week.
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19 Jun 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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19 Jun 2014

Newsletter from the Chinese Medicine Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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05 Jun 2014

Public consultation on the draft Supervision Guidelines for Chinese medicine practitioners

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the draft Supervision Guidelines for Chinese medicine practitioners. Consultation is open until 31 July 2014.
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03 Jun 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 Jun 2014

Sydney forum invitation for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine - 23 June

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia invites practitioners and students of Chinese medicine to attend an information forum being held at University of Technology, Sydney on Monday 23 June 2014.
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28 May 2014

Public consultation on draft Guidelines for safe Chinese herbal medicine practice

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the draft Guidelines for safe Chinese herbal medicine practice. Consultation is open until 23 July 2014.
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20 May 2014

Media release

Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.
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07 May 2014

Welcoming appointment to National Board

AHPRA and the National Board Chair of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia congratulate Dr Anne Fletcher on her appointment as community member to the National Board.
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02 May 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Apr 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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25 Mar 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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17 Mar 2014

Revised guidelines, code and policy effective today

Revised guidelines and code of conduct, and a new social media policy, come into effect for all Chinese medicine practitioners today.
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12 Mar 2014

Unplanned office closure alert

The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopened
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21 Feb 2014

Newsletter from the Chinese Medicine Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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13 Feb 2014

Media release

The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.
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07 Jan 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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2012

31 Dec 2012

Continuing Professional Development Guidelines Released

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has now released its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Guidelines.
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21 Dec 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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19 Dec 2012

Legally restricted herbs

The Chinese Medicine Board has produced an updated list of legally restricted herbs.
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29 Nov 2012

Registration Examinations (Clinical) for Grandparenting

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has announced the first two approved clinical examinations to be conducted by educational institutes currently also offering approved Chinese medicine courses.
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22 Nov 2012

Time running out to renew registration by 30 November

Time is running out for Chinese medicine practitioners to renew their registration which is due by 30 November.
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12 Nov 2012

Making a safer health system for you

AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation.
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12 Nov 2012

Advisory Notice

The Board has issued an Advisory Notice to practitioners regarding non-practising registration.
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01 Nov 2012

National Boards and AHPRA release 2012 Annual Report

The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published.
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30 Oct 2012

Newsletter from the Chinese Medicine Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its first newsletter.
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26 Oct 2012

Statement from the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia

The Board releases a statement.
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26 Oct 2012

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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18 Oct 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Oct 2012

Media Release

Students graduating from an approved program of study for Chinese medicine can go online soon to apply for registration.
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05 Oct 2012

Media Release

Chinese medicine practitioners urged to renew online and on time.
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03 Oct 2012

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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24 Sep 2012

Accreditation Committee

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia announces its Accreditation Committee.
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17 Sep 2012

Media Release

National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.
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12 Sep 2012

Frequently asked questions released

Frequently asked questions released by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia regarding Notations of Registration.
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07 Sep 2012

Consultation paper released

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases a consultation paper on infection control.
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07 Sep 2012

National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy

The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.
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30 Aug 2012

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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13 Aug 2012

Board releases new FAQ

The Board has released a new FAQ regarding an extra division of registration for dispenser.
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09 Aug 2012

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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31 Jul 2012

National Board membership announced

Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009.
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30 Jul 2012

Guidelines for Patient Records released

The Board has released Guidelines for Patient Records and an Explanatory Statement regarding the guidelines.
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20 Jul 2012

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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17 Jul 2012

Important information about Limited and General registration, with or without conditions

Important information from the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia about Limited and General registration, with or without conditions.
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11 Jul 2012

Media Release

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has now issued guidance to practitioners about when it is necessary to be registered.
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01 Jul 2012

Media Release

Four more health professions now regulated nationally.
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27 Jun 2012

Translation of Frequently asked questions regarding registration applications and CPD

The Board has released the Chinese translation to its Registration applications and CPD Frequently asked questions document.
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25 Jun 2012

National Boards consult on international criminal history checks

Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012.
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18 Jun 2012

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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15 Jun 2012

FAQ released

The Board has released an FAQ about applications for registration and continuing professional development.
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14 Jun 2012

Advisory Notice to employers of Chinese medicine practitioners

AHPRA has released advice about the transitional arrangements for practitioners entering the National Scheme on 1 July.
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14 Jun 2012

Advanced Diploma level Programs of Study List Updated

The Advanced diploma level programs of study list for Australian qualifications has been updated.
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25 May 2012

Forum presentation

The Board has released the presentation used in its information forums conducted in February and March 2012.
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11 May 2012

Feedback regarding the Code of Conduct, Advertising Guidelines and Mandatory Notifications Guidelines

Feedback regarding the Code of Conduct, Advertising Guidelines and Mandatory Notifications Guidelines.
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09 May 2012

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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09 May 2012

Codes and Guidelines

New Codes and Guidelines released
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19 Apr 2012

Media Release

New legal requirements apply to Chinese medicine practitioners from 1 July.
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19 Apr 2012

New legal requirements advertised

The Board has published advertisements in a range of community newspapers about the new legal requirements.
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19 Apr 2012

New FAQ released

The Board has released an FAQ regarding evidence requirements and further general application questions.
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13 Apr 2012

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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11 Apr 2012

Advanced Diploma level Programs of Study List Updated

The Advanced diploma level programs of study list for Australian qualifications has been updated.
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11 Apr 2012

New CPD Guidelines Consultation paper released

The Board has released a consultation paper on new proposed CPD Guidelines.
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05 Apr 2012

Programs of Study Lists Updated

Updated lists of qualifications for general registration under the grandparenting provisions.
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03 Apr 2012

Media Release

Four more health professions regulated nationally from 1 July 2012.
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23 Mar 2012

Update on Application Requirements

Qualification evidence requirements have been updated for applications for general registration.
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19 Mar 2012

Communique from the Board

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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09 Mar 2012

Approved Programs of Study list updated

The Approved Programs of Study list for Chinese Medicine has been updated.
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23 Feb 2012

General Registration Application Form - Modified

Modifications have been made to the application form for general registration.
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21 Feb 2012

Media Release from the Board

Registration applications now open for Chinese Medicine Practitioners
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17 Feb 2012

Upcoming Information Sessions

The Board has released two documents that will be referred to during its upcoming information sessions.
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14 Feb 2012

Interview on SBS Radio

Interview with Professor Charlie Xue, Chair of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia discussing registration.
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14 Feb 2012

FAQ for English Language Standard, including translation in Chinese

The Board has released further answers to frequently asked questions regarding its English Language Standard.
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24 Jan 2012

Venue Details for Information Sessions

The Chinese Medicine Board releases its information session schedule regarding national registration.
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18 Jan 2012

Registration Standards Approved

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia releases feed-back about the consultation.
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16 Jan 2012

Registration Standards Approved

Approved registration standards for the four new 2012 professions were released today.
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The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia launches its new website.
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2010

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