APHRA & Medical

Police checks for APHRA and the medical industry

AHPRA Compliant Police Checks
for Medical Professionals

The fast, secure, and ACIC Accredited way for doctors, nurses, and students to obtain their National Police Check for AHPRA registration.

Start My Check – $49.00
✓ ACIC Accredited ✓ 100% Online Process ✓ Results in ~1 Hour* ✓ Secure Data Storage

Understanding the AHPRA Criminal History Standard

Under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, all registered health practitioners must undergo a criminal history check before being registered in Australia.

AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) has strict requirements regarding the format and source of these checks. Worker Checks is an ACIC Accredited Official Partner, authorized to conduct National Police Checks (NPC) that meet these rigorous standards.

Important Application Tip:
When applying via Worker Checks, select “Medical/Healthcare” as the purpose of your check. This ensures your certificate is processed with the correct codes required for AHPRA compliance.
ACIC Accredited

Who needs this check?

Our checks are suitable for registration and employment across all 15 National Boards, including:

  • ✅ Registration Renewal: Annual requirements for practitioners.
  • ✅ New Registrants: Graduates and new applicants.
  • ✅ Students: Clinical placements and internships.
  • ✅ Employment: Hospital and Aged Care hiring.

We Cover All Healthcare Professions

Whether you are a surgeon or a student, our platform is optimized for your industry.

Medical Doctors
GP, Specialist, Surgeon
Nursing & Midwifery
RN, EN, Midwives
Dental Practitioners
Dentists, Orthodontists
Paramedicine
Ambulance, First Aid
Psychology
Clinical, Counselling
Pharmacy
Pharmacists, Dispensers
Physiotherapy
Physios, Assistants
Chiropractic
Chiropractors
Occupational Therapy
OTs, Rehab
Medical Radiation
Radiographers
Optometry
Optometrists
Students
Placements & Study

Hospital & Clinic Workforce Management

Managing compliance for a large medical team? Our Free Business Portal streamlines police checks for HR Managers, Practice Managers, and Recruitment.

Centralized Dashboard

Track the status of every check in real-time. View clear/flagged results instantly.

Pre-Paid or Worker-Paid

Flexible billing. Send invites for candidates to pay, or use company credits.

Audit Ready

Download certificates with one click. Never lose a compliance document again.

Common Questions for Medical Practitioners

Will my police check be accepted by AHPRA?

Yes. Worker Checks is accredited by the ACIC. Our National Police Checks are derived directly from the National Police Checking Service database, which is the standard required by AHPRA for criminal history checks.

How long does a medical police check take?

Approximately 70% of checks are returned within 60 minutes. However, some checks may be flagged for “manual review” by the police agencies, which can take between 2 to 10 business days. We recommend applying at least 2 weeks before your registration deadline.

I am an overseas-qualified nurse/doctor. Do I need an International Check?

If you are applying for registration in Australia, AHPRA requires a criminal history check from every country you have lived in for 6 months or more since the age of 18. Worker Checks offers International Police Checks for over 190 countries.

How much does the check cost?

An individual Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check costs $49.00 through Worker Checks. This is fully tax-deductible for most medical professionals.

What if I have a criminal record?

Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify you from registration. The National Board will assess your criminal history based on the nature, gravity, and relevance of the offence to your health profession. We simply provide the official record to help you complete your application.

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