To apply for registration as an overseas trained perfusionist the following three-phase pathway must be followed.
Phase 1:
Eligibility Check
- Current overseas CCP
- Tertiary qualification
- Academic transcript
- Three-year clinical logbook
- Letters of attestation
- English proficiency test
- ID check
- CV
- Employment details
- Payment of application fee
Phase 2:
Local Practical Assessment
- Local employment details
- Supervised logbook - 50 cases
- Letter of support from supervisor
- Competency checklist
- Letters of attestation
- Payment of exam fee
Phase 3:
ANZBP Certification Exams
- Board certification exams to be completed at next available sitting, within 12 months of comencement of employment within Australia of New Zealand
Please refer to the OTP policy for specific guidance on requirements for documentation. Incorrect documentation will not be accepted.
Phase 1 - Eligibility Check
Step 1. Prepare Your Documents
A number of documents are required to be uploaded during your application. You should have these documents ready prior to starting the application process.
Required Documents
- Certified copy of perfusion certification (CCP) – must be a minimum 36 months post graduate
- Certified copy of tertiary qualification (AQF 7 or higher)1
- Certified copy of full academic transcript listing individual units of study
- Log of minimum 150 CPB cases over the past 3 years (minimum 50 per year)2
- Certified letter of attestation from overseas certifying body3
- Certified letter of attestation from senior cardiothoracic surgeon at overseas unit3
- Certified letter of attestation from director of perfusion at overseas unit or CV if applicant is the director of perfusion3
- English proficiency certificate (eg IELTS) as described in Annexure A of the OTP policy here
- Certified copy of passport (ID check)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
- Headshot Image
- Copy of other degree(s)
1 Please refer to the OTP policy to determine whether you require an official AQF assessment of your tertiary qualification
2 Case type and conditions as per the CPD Policy. Must not be trainee cases. Logbook must be on official hospital documentation.
3 All documents must be on official hospital letterhead, written in English, and dated no greater than 6 months older than the application date
Step 2. Pay the Eligibility Check Fee
Pay the $500 AUD application assessment fee. Note you will need the Order ID of the completed payment during the application form submission. If you are paying on the applicant’s behalf, please provide the applicant with the Order ID from your receipt.
Step 3. Fill in the Eligibility Check and Upload your Documents
With all your documents ready to upload and your completed Order ID, you are now ready to complete the application form. Once submitted please allow up to 31 days for your eligibility check to be completed.
Phase 2 - Local Practical Assessment
When the applicant has commenced work at an Australian or New Zealand hospital, they are eligible to apply for phase 2, local practical assessment.
Step 1. Prepare Your Documents
Required Documents
- Logbook of 50 directly supervised cases at an Australian on New Zealand hospital1. Download Logbook Template here.
- Competency Checklist, signed by director of perfusion and nominated clinical supervisor. Download Competency Checklist Template here.
- Letter of attestation from senior cardiothoracic surgeon where supervised cases have been performed2
- Letter of attestation from director of perfusion2
1 Supervision must be by a CCP (ANZ) or OTP (ANZ) only. Must be completed in no less than 3 months, and no more than 12 months from commencement of employment. Supervisor for each case must be named. Logbook must be on official hospital documentation.
2 Letters of attestation must be able to be verified and be on official hospital letterhead. Letters are valid from 6 months of date of application
Step 2. Upload phase 2 documents
Step 3. Payment of ANZBP Certification Exam Fee
Once your eligibility check has been successful you will be emailed details of how to pay for the Exam Fee. The Exam fee is $1000 AUD.
Phase 3 - ANZBP Certification Exam
When Phase 1 and 2 have been successfully completed, eligibility to register for the next sitting of the ANZBP certification exams will be confirmed. Examination must occur no greater than 12 months after commencing employment in Australia or New Zealand.
The exam consists of Multiple choice, extended responses, and a viva examination. A practice exam will be provided upon request.
The Board will be in contact regarding scheduled dates for the upcoming exams.
If successful, the applicant will be awarded OTP (ANZ) and be able to apply for Fellowship with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists.
