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Restriction: Not to practise except to complete education

National Restrictions Library 2.0: This restriction applies to restictions imposed or accepted from 16 September 2024. For restrictions imposed or accepted before this date please see the National Restrictions Library 1.0.

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Restriction description

A practitioner with this restriction must complete education. The practitioner must not practise other than to do this. 

The restriction outlines the topics of the education. This type of restriction usually applies to practitioners who have not practised recently or whose qualifications do not cover an aspect of the registration requirements. The type of education depends on what the shortfall was.

The practitioner must show evidence that they have completed the education.

We monitor compliance by checking that the practitioner: 

  • is not practising other than to complete an education program approved by us
  • meets all required timeframes
  • proposes education that will address the shortfall
  • completes the education. 

Full text of restriction

  1. From #start date#, the practitioner must not practise other than to complete an approved education program. The education program must be a minimum of #duration# hours duration and address #topics to be covered#. 
  2. <include if required> The education program must contain a formal assessment component.  
  3. The practitioner must:
    1. comply with the Ahpra Protocol: Not to practise except to complete education (259 KB,PDF) in force at the date these conditions are imposed and then as updated from time to time.
    2. complete the requirements of this condition within #timeframe# of the start date of this condition. The start date is #date#.

You will receive a monitoring plan that details contact information, due dates, and the information you will need to provide to show that you are complying with your restrictions.

  • Acknowledging the requirements:
    Read and acknowledge:
  • Nominating an education program.
    • Provide detailed copy of the course curriculum
  • Assessing your nominations
    • Your nominations will be assessed based on the Protocol’s requirements.
    • You will be advised if your nomination has been approved or rejected.
  • Completing the requirements
    • Complete the education as per your approved education program. 
  • Submitting evidence of compliance
    • Submit evidence of completion of the education program within the timeframe provided in your restrictions.
    • Write and submit a reflective practice report that demonstrates your reflections on the issues that resulted in the requirement to complete formal education.
  • Applying to remove the restrictions.
    • We will assess the evidence and consider removal of the restrictions once all associated requirements (including formal assessment if required) have been met.
    • You will be advised of the outcome.
  • Removing the restriction 
    • The restriction is removed from your registration.

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Where can you seek further information about your restrictions?

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Please contact your case officer for more information. 

For general information see our Frequently asked questions about Monitoring and compliance page

If you have not yet received contact details for your case officer, please email your enquiry.

Where can you go to for support?

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We are here to support and guide you through your compliance. 

The contact details for your case officer are included on all our correspondence with you.

We also encourage you to use independent support services, including those provided on our Practitioner support services page.

You can also contact your legal representative or professional union to support you.

What if the course curriculum isn’t detailed enough?

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You will be asked to provide any additional information needed before your nominated education program will be considered. Nominations that are not sufficiently detailed will not be approved.

If a course curriculum is not sufficiently detailed and this results in extensive delays in the completion of the education program, we may consider taking action in response to the non-compliance. 

What if your education nomination is not approved?

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Generally, you will be provided a further opportunity to nominate a different education program, or to address any shortfalls in the nominated education program. 

Repeated failures to make an appropriate nomination and/or delays in providing the required nominations may be considered non-compliance and may result in further regulatory action.

What if your nominated course is no longer available or discontinued?

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Contact your Ahpra case officer as soon as possible to provide evidence of discontinuation of the education program. You will be required to nominate a new education program and complete any outstanding topics or requirements if you have not  been able to complete the requirements of your restrictions and monitoring plan.

Can you complete your education program before the nomination is considered?

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It is recommended that you do not commence the program of education before your nomination has been considered and approved. If your nomination is not approved, any education undertaken prior an approval will not be counted towards the requirements of your restrictions and you may be required to complete additional education at your own cost.

Can you include the education as part of your continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for the year?

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You must not include the program of education as part of your CPD requirements for the renewal period. During a CPD audit, we will assess whether education required to satisfy restrictions has been included in CPD submissions. 

If you do include it as part of your CPD requirements, you may be required to complete the shortfall in your CPD requirements for the renewal period and/or we may decide to take other regulatory action.

Your circumstances have changed, and you can’t attend the approved education program, what should you do?

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Contact your Ahpra case officer. You may be able to apply for a change in your restrictions, or an extension of time to complete your education program. Circumstances are considered on a case-by-case basis.

 
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Page reviewed 23/08/2024
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