Applicants must make a formal self-declaration and a Professional Commitment/Undertaking when joining the Register.

Professional Commitment/Undertaking

Applicants must make a formal self-declaration that they:

• Are currently practising, or have recently practised, as a pre-hospital emergency care practitioner and give evidence to support this.
• In the initial implementation of the Register, employment by the statutory ambulance services will be accepted as evidence of current or recent practice.
• Are current in their cardiac certification and training in the use of Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Have no relevant criminal conviction (any offence which would preclude an individual securing employment within the health sector).
• Have no known health condition or addiction that could affect their fitness to practise.

Applicants shall make a formal commitment to comply with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics and specific undertakings to:

• Complete Patient Care Reports.
• Practise only in accordance with their status on the PHECC register.
• Comply with Continuing Professional Development requirements as approved by Council (on the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Group and the Clinical Care Committee).
• Cooperate with inquiries by the Fitness to Practice Committee and its two Subcommittees.
• Mentor or coach trainees or colleagues.

Click here for a copy of the declaration and commitment form.