Procedures exempt from registration
Skin penetration procedures not covered by this legislation include procedures carried out in the practice of a registered health practitioner, such as a dentist, chiropractor, osteopath, dental technician, nurse, optical dispenser, optometrist, pharmacist, physiotherapist, podiatrist or psychologist.
It does not include procedures carried out by a person acting under the direction or supervision of such a professional where the procedure is part of that professional practice. These professionals are governed by other legislation and infection control guidelines.
Acupuncture practitioners who are registered with the Chinese Medicine Board and the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are not required to register with Council.
Procedures carried out by barbers and hairdressers are not considered to be skin penetration procedures and are not covered by the legislation.