What is a National Accreditation Organisation (NAO)?
A NAO is authorised by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) to undertake and maintain the national registration of practitioners and to ensure that practitioners are eligible to use the title ‘IUHPE Registered Health Promotion Practitioner’. AHPA is the NAO in Australia.
Is registration recognised by the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
No, it is not recognised by AHPRA because AHPA, as the NAO in Australia, does not currently have an agreement in place with AHPRA.
How are applications assessed?
Applications for registration are assessed by a Registration Working Group that has been established as part of the National Accreditation Organisation (NAO). The assessment process for initial registration or reregistration (required every three years after initial registration) of health promotion practitioners may result in applicants being:
- Registered
- Not registered, but eligible for registration on provision of additional information and/or clarification of details. The additional information must meet the registration criteria.
- Denied registration based on failure to meet criteria or non-payment of required fees.
When will I be able to apply for registration?
Applications can be made at any time. The time required for the National Accreditation Organisation (NAO) to process your application will depend on the volume of applications and the capacity of the Registration Working Group (all of whom are volunteers) to assess applications.
What is the expected turnaround time for processing a registration application?
Registration applications take up to three months to be assessed. This is because AHPA’s registration administration system, including assessors, is mostly run by volunteers.
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How much does registration cost?
There are two fees:
- An administration fee to submit your application, which is a one-off payment of $38.50 (inc. GST); and
- The registration fee, which is an annual fee.
If you are an existing AHPA member, the annual fee is $44.00 (inc. GST).
If you are not an AHPA member, the annual fee is $313.50 (inc. GST).
There is no additional administration fee for registration renewal.
To find out more about AHPA membership fees, visit here.
How long does it take to complete a registration application?
To plan, write and submit a registration application takes approximately 8 hours.
What if my job title is not “health promotion practitioner”, can I still apply for registration?
The assessment for health promotion registration focuses solely on whether you demonstrate the IUHPE knowledge areas and core competencies. Registered Health Promotion Practitioners have a range of job titles and come from a wide range of sectors including academia, workforce health and safety, and local government.
What if I am not sure if I am eligible for registration?
It is recommended that you review the IUHPE knowledge areas and core competencies and consider whether you have work, study or other examples of where you meet them. These examples can aid in identifying your potential to become registered. Please see the resources page for information that may assist with this.
Who should I contact if I encounter issues with the application?
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If my application is denied due to failure to meet the criteria, am I able to reapply?
Yes, you can reapply. Feedback will be provided on areas where extra information is required. If you are unsure about your eligibility or have any queries prior to making a submission, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
What happens if my application to be registered is successful?
If the application is successful and the fees are paid, your name will be added to the IUHPE and AHPA professional registers. You will be awarded the professional title of ‘IUHPE Registered Health Promotion Practitioner’ and receive a registration certificate via email. It may take up to a month for your certificate to be sent to you.
How long does registration last?
Successful applicants are registered for a period of three years. During the three-year period practitioners are required to pay the annual registration fee and undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities, which will be the basis for reregistration. The re-registration form and CPD tracking spreadsheet are available on the Registration Renewal web page.
Can I appeal if I don’t agree with the decision of the Registration Committee?
Yes, an appeals process is available to those applicants who have been denied registration. For more information on the appeals process please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If I am an AHPA member and pay the AHPA member registration fee, do I have to maintain my AHPA membership for the full three-year registration period?
Yes. If you discontinue your AHPA membership during the three-year registration period, you will be invoiced at the non-member rate when your registration fee comes due which you will need to pay for your registration to continue.
Where can I find information on the registration process?
Go to AHPA’s Health Promotion Registration and the registration resources web pages.
What information and documents are needed to apply for registration?
For those who are not graduates of an accredited course, applicants are required to provide their contact details, the details of two referees who can confirm work and other examples provided in the application, a description of the current work role, and evidence of meeting key knowledge areas and the IUHPE core competencies. A Resume and academic transcript for those who have completed a relevant health promotion course are required. Attachment of evidence of the work examples provided in the application is also encouraged.
Accredited course graduates only need to provide their contact details, the details of two referees and an academic transcript.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
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