@jonnellepardo said:
How can we apply for OBA? Is it still the same? Thru AHPRA (AGOS-40) but instead of referral to bridging program they will issue referral to undergo OBA? Same requirements need to send to AHPRA? Any idea guys? TIA
Full information about the media release about the OBA can be found here.
In the absence of any word regarding the registration process, it seems the same forms are still usable.
_When will the OBA for IQNMs start?
There are two phases for the transition to the OBA:
From 1 October 2019, IQNMs who hold relevant but not substantially equivalent qualifications (and who meet the mandatory registration standards) will have the choice to be referred to a bridging program or to the OBA (which will be available from January 2020).
From January 2020, IQNMs with a referral to the OBA will be able to begin the OBA process.
The new model assessment will commence from January 2020, and all IQNMs with relevant but not substantially equivalent qualifications (and who meet the mandatory registration standards) will be referred to the OBA and will no longer be referred to bridging courses._