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Anyone who works as or will use the title 'paramedic' (including people in non-clinical roles) must register with the Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board).
Students, medics, volunteer ambulance officers and EMTs do not need to apply for registration but registration is open to anyone who can satisfy the Board they are qualified and suitable for registration.
Read more about who needs to register.
Only people registered with the Board can lawfully call themselves a paramedic.
Once you are registered, your registration will appear on Ahpra's online Register of health practitioners, and you can download a copy of your registration certificate from your Ahpra portal.
Read the information provided by the Board about the registration standards which define the requirements that paramedics need to meet to be registered.
You need to be qualified and suitable for registration. There are different ways to demonstrate your qualifications. For example, you may need to request a transcript or employment documents from relevant institutions.
Graduates of approved programs of study need to be registered with the Board before they can start working as paramedics.
If you’re about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now. The first step is to set up your Ahpra portal and link multifactor authentication.
Once you've submitted your application, you can track its assessment in your portal.
For registration enquiries or difficulties with the online application form, contact us by making a web enquiry or by calling 1300 419 495 (within Australia).
We also have an online portal help centre with step-by-step instructions and videos on how to set up your portal and securely link your multifactor authentication app.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get culturally safe, one-on-one support from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement and Support team. Yarn with us at [email protected]
Depending on your background, you may need to upload supporting documents.
To finish your application, make a payment by credit card. All fees are listed on the Board website.
Once your application is submitted you can also track its progress by logging in to your Ahpra portal.
It is an offence under the National Law (and penalties may apply) if you call yourself a ‘paramedic’ and have not submitted a complete application before participation day. It is also an offence to call yourself a ‘paramedic’ if your application has been considered and you have not been granted registration.
The National Law is primarily concerned with protecting the health and safety of the public. The National Law provides strong penalties for those who breach it. It is an offence for a person who is not registered with the Board to:
The National Law also requires that employers and engaging organisations (e.g. volunteer organisations) must ensure that the people they hold out or employ as paramedics are registered.
It is not a breach of the National Law for a person to use the knowledge and skills of a paramedic without being registered provided they do not contravene the above provisions. However, in addition to the use of the title ‘paramedic’, other organisations such as employers or insurers may require you to register.
