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Update: Changes proposed for medical laboratory science scopes of practice

1 September 2026
Earlier this year the Council asked for feedback on the Medical Laboratory Science scopes of practice as part of a review. After considering feedback received, the Council has agreed to make changes to the scope structure.
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Applications open for professional advisor role

24 August 2026
Te Kaunihera Pūtaiao Hauora o Aotearoa | Medical Sciences Council is seeking applications for a part-time Professional Advisor (Medical Laboratory Scientist) position based in Wellington. This fixed-term role is 0.
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Consultation outcome: AT safe sedation. Further consultation: endorsement and education programme

10 August 2026
The Council has been working to set standards that ensure practitioners, employers, and the public are aware of the expectations of anaesthetic technicians who are working with healthcare users requiring sedation in the absence of an anaesthetist.
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Anaesthetic technician accreditation standards - consult outcome - monitoring framework consultation

10 August 2026
The Council has completed its review of the accreditation standards for education programmes that prepare people to become registered anaesthetic technicians.  

What happened? Between February and April 2026, the Council asked for feedback on the draft accreditation standards and supporting guide.
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