Standard format for curriculum vitae

The following is a guide to what you should include in your curriculum vitae (CV) provided to Ahpra as part of your application for registration. This is not a template, you can provide the information in a format that suits you.

Do not use the Ahpra logo or any National Board logo in your CV. You must have written permission to use the Ahpra and/or National Board logo/s. Review our terms and conditions for requesting use.

What do I need to include in my curriculum vitae? 

Personal information  

Include your name and contact details 

Qualifications  

Education provider, qualification name, year of graduation 

Bridging program/qualifying examination 

Include dates, facility, city, state and results. 

Clinical/procedural skills 

Please note whether competent and/or observed. 

Work practice/history 

Include the following details of current and previous positions: 

• Dates (for example 30/06/2021– 30/06/2023) 
• Position(s) – title 
• Facility (including name, address and contact details – i.e., city, state, country) 
• Responsibilities (including whether position was full-time/part-time and if part-time include hours of work per/week) 
• Internship and observership (include details of internship rotations and any periods of observership in date order) 

Gaps in work practice/history 

Provide an explanation of any period since obtaining your professional qualifications where you have not practised and reasons (eg undertaking study, travel, family commitment). 

Registration history 

Provide a list of locations and registration authorities/boards jurisdictions: 

• where you are currently registered to practise and your registration number 
• where you have been previously registered to practise and your registration number (if known) 
• where you have applied for registration and that application remains under consideration. 

References and publications 

Note: If provided this should be limited to 1–2 pages.  

Declaration

When you upload your CV as part of your application you must declare: ‘The curriculum vitae is true and correct as at (insert date)’ and this must be signed and dated. You do not need to get the CV certified, just write the above statement and sign it.  

Your National Board will only accept a CV with the above statement on it.  

You must also attach certified copies of any results or performance reports from bridging courses, skills assessment, observership (as applicable) that have been stated in the CV.