Aotearoa New Zealand registration - trainee scope of practice
If you are enrolled in one of the following qualifications, you can apply to add the relevant trainee scope of practice using the add a scope application in your online portal.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - the University of Auckland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Nuclear Medicine - the University of Auckland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Ultrasound - the University of Auckland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Cardiac Ultrasound) - University of Auckland.
How do I apply for registration?
Step 1: Prepare your documents
To make your application for registration as smooth as possible, gather the documents/information listed below and have them ready to be provided as part of your application. You won't be able to submit your application until all mandatory documents and information have been provided.
Confirmation that you're enrolled in a Board-approved training course. This can be in the form of a letter from your education institution.
This form should be provided by your university and completed by yourself and your supervisor.
You must pay the required fee when you submit your application. Your application will not be assessed until the fee has been paid.
Step 2: Create a profile and apply for registration
Once you have the above documents ready, you'll need to create a profile with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB/the Board) and complete the registration application form and pay the fee. This document (see How to register trainee below) takes you step by step through the application process.
Once you've completed the registration application form, upload all your documents, and paid the fee, the Board will review the information provided. For information regarding the prescribed fees, see this document (called Fees payable to Te Poari Ringa Hangarau Iraruke / New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board from 12 February 2024).
Step 3: Check your inbox
The Board will contact you if additional information is required. You'll receive an email, and you may also notice a request on the home page of your portal - check these two places for updates.
Tip: you can also see the status of your application on the 'my submitted applications' tab of your portal.
Step 4: Review and decision
Once the Board has received all information required, your application will be reviewed, and you'll be advised of the outcome via email.
Registration timeframe
Providing your application is received with all the required documentation and the full registration fee payment, we aim for 10 working days to process your application.
I'm registered - now what?
Applying for an APC
You can't legally practice in a protected scope of practice in Aotearoa New Zealand unless you're registered and hold an annual practising certificate (APC) - within the appropriate scope.
Before you begin practising as a registered practitioner, you must apply to the Board for an APC - click the link below for a guide on How to apply for an APC.
On completion of your qualification
Once you have successfully completed your qualification, you will need to apply for the full scope of practice through the ‘add a scope’ available in your online profile, provide a certified copy of your completed qualification (this may be in the form of a digitally certified e-qualification) and pay the add a scope fee.