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Consultation: Anaesthetic technician accreditation standards

25 February 2026
Proposed update to accreditation standards for programmes of education that lead to registration as an anaesthetic technician
The Council is reviewing the accreditation standards for programmes of education that lead to registration as an anaesthetic technician.
News release

February 2026 newsletter

20 February 2026
News release

Consultation: Medical Sciences Council scope of practice review - Medical Laboratory Science and Advanced-Extended practice

16 January 2026
Te Kaunihera Pūtaiao Hauora ǀ the Medical Sciences Council (MSC/the Council) invites practitioners, stakeholders, and anyone interested in healthcare to take part in a consultation about the scope of practice for medical laboratory science (MLS).  This is part of a regular review done by the Council.
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2026-2027 Anaeasthetic technician fees - consultation outcome

8 January 2026
The consultation document, proposing changes to the 2026-2027 fees payable by practitioners, was published in October 2025. Feedback was sought from anaesthetic technicians, and associated stakeholder groups. The Council extends its thanks and appreciation to the individuals and groups who provided feedback to the consultations.