Skip to content
NHPC logoNational Health
Professionals Council
ENSO

NHPC Act Lr.31 · Articles 28–29

Internship Programme

Provisionally registered graduates complete a 24-month full-time internship before permanent registration. Articles 28–29 of the NHPC Act Lr.31.

Apply for Provisional Registration

Who this applies to

  • Graduates holding a qualification from a Council-recognised institution who are provisionally registered and completing supervised practice (Art. 28(1)).
  • Health professionals progressing from provisional to permanent registration.

Key legal facts

Article 29(3) — A 24-month full-time internship is required for permanent registration.

Article 28(6) — Provisional registration cannot exceed two years.

Article 28(5) — A provisional registrant may practise only at a Council-approved facility.

Required documents

  1. 1

Provisional certificate of registration issued by the Council

  1. 2

A placement at a health facility or institution approved by the Council

  1. 3

A supervision arrangement covering the internship period

The process

  1. 1

Obtain provisional registration

A graduate of a recognised institution is issued a provisional certificate of registration (Art. 28(1),(2)).

  1. 2

Serve a 24-month full-time internship

Complete supervised practice at a Council-approved facility for the designated period (Art. 29(3), 28(4),(5)).

  1. 3

Sit the prescribed assessment

Pass the examination assessing your ability to practise competently and safely (Art. 29(2)).

  1. 4

Apply for permanent registration

On completion and assessment, apply for permanent (general) registration (Art. 29).

After registration — Ongoing obligations

  • 1

Practise only at a Council-approved facility

A provisional registrant may practise only in a health facility or institution approved by the Council (Art. 28(5)).

  • 2

Work under supervision for the designated period

Provisional practice is temporary and supervised (Art. 28(1),(4)).

  • 3

Complete within the provisional period

Provisional registration cannot exceed two years (Art. 28(6)).

Fees

ItemAmount
Provisional registration feeTBC
Assessment / examination feeTBC
  • Provisional registration fee

Amount:TBC

  • Assessment / examination fee

Amount:TBC

Fees are set by the Council under Article 23 and published separately. Amounts marked TBC are not yet confirmed — do not pay any amount requested outside official NHPC channels.

Documents & Forms

  • National Health Professionals Council Act, Lr.31 — The full legal framework establishing the NHPC and regulating health professionals, facilities, and training institutions. 73 Articles. — NHPC / ACT / Lr.31·339 KB·EN·Updated2026-07-16

Frequently asked questions

How long is the internship?+

Twenty-four months of full-time supervised practice (Art. 29(3)).

Where can I do my internship?+

Only at a health facility or institution approved by the Council (Art. 28(5)).

What if I do not finish within the provisional period?+

Provisional registration cannot be held for more than two years (Art. 28(6)). Complete your internship and assessment within that period to proceed to permanent registration.

Ready to apply?

Applications are submitted through the NHPC portal. This website does not process applications or payments.

Apply for Provisional Registration

This page summarises Articles 28 and 29 of the NHPC Act Lr.31. The Act is the authoritative source; where this summary differs, the Act prevails.

Read the NHPC Act Lr.31 →