Streamlining the Assessment Process for Internationally Trained Nurses and Midwives in Australia

Speedier assessment for internationally trained nurses.

January 2024 - In a bid to enhance the efficiency of the registration process for internationally trained nurses and midwives seeking qualification in Australia, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has collaborated with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to establish the Assessment, Learning, and Examination Centre (ALEC) in Melbourne.

ALEC, a purpose-built facility, is poised to significantly expedite the assessment of clinical skills for internationally qualified nurses and midwives, a pivotal requirement for their secure entry into practice in Australia. This initiative comes as a response to the doubling of the number of internationally qualified nurses and midwives registered to work in Australia last year.

Previously, overseas-trained professionals had to travel to South Australia for the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) if they held relevant but not equivalent qualifications. ALEC now offers a more accessible and dedicated space for these assessments, featuring individual rooms designed to replicate the clinical settings necessary for OSCEs.

The collaboration with Ahpra and NMBA aligns with their commitment to the National Cabinet, focusing on options to streamline and expedite the recognition of health practitioners' skills and qualifications. ALEC, as a tangible result of this commitment, positions itself as a key player in supporting a sustainable health workforce for the future.

NMBA Chair, Adjunct Professor Veronica Casey AM, emphasizes the significance of identifying a second examination site, stating, “Supporting the Australian health workforce with safe and capable internationally qualified nurses and midwives is one of the NMBA’s highest priorities, and with the opening of RANZCOG’s facilities, we will be able to deliver more OSCEs, more frequently.”

Furthermore, the flexibility of ALEC’s design allows for potential future expansion, accommodating testing capabilities for other regulated health professions in Australia. This foresight ensures scalability and adaptability to the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce.

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RANZCOG’s ALEC is anticipated to commence its inaugural round of OSCEs in early 2024, marking a crucial milestone in the endeavour to facilitate the swift integration of internationally trained nurses and midwives into the Australian healthcare system.

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