Students
Ahpra shared Code of conduct 10.3, stated plainly and cited to the edition held, with the evidence an auditor or the regulator asks for, the common gaps, and a free worksheet to fill in.
Ahpra shared Code of conduct 10.3
Ahpra and the National Boards
Shared Code of conduct, June 2022, in effect from 29 June 2022
30 September 2026, Ahpra code page read 30 September 2026: a review of the codes is under way, no revised version published
Registered occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Not psychologists (the Psychology Board has its own code from 1 December 2025) and not speech pathologists (not registered under the National Law).
A review of the shared code is under way; the June 2022 code stays in effect until a revised one is published.
Good practice means the practitioner (a) models professional and ethical behaviour; (b) treats students with respect and patience; (c) explains the student's part in patient care to the student, the patients and the team, documenting it where appropriate; and (d) tells patients about student involvement and obtains consent for it, respecting a patient's choice to refuse.
- Student placement agreement defining the student's scope of practice
- Patient consent records for student participation
- Notes identifying the student's involvement in care
- Students treating patients who were never asked
- Student scope unclear to staff
| Ref | Held (yes, partly, no, not applicable) | Where it is kept | Owner | Last reviewed | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.3 |
Completing this worksheet records what your practice holds and where. It does not make a practice compliant or ready for audit, and it is not legal advice.
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Ahpra shared Code of conduct
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