Scope of Practice & Practitioner Credentials – 2025

At Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor (NCD), all treatments are carried out by appropriately qualified and registered health practitioners. This ensures compliance with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), the Medical Board of Australia, and other relevant regulators. ¹ ² ³

1. Practitioner Registration

All doctors, nurses, and allied health staff involved in cosmetic injectables or laser treatments hold current registration with their professional board. Registrations are publicly verifiable through the Ahpra Register of Practitioners. ¹

Practitioners only perform procedures for which they are appropriately trained and credentialed, consistent with Ahpra’s standards of competence and scope of practice. Prescription-only medicines (such as botulinum toxin and dermal fillers) are prescribed by a registered medical practitioner following a mandatory consultation, in line with Medical Board of Australia guidance. ² ³

3. Ongoing Training and CPD

All clinicians undertake continuing professional development (CPD) annually, in accordance with Ahpra’s registration standards. Staff maintain competence in recognising and managing complications, consistent with NSW Health and ARC requirements. ² ⁴ ⁵

4. Accountability and Oversight

The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC NSW) provides independent oversight of health practitioners and facilities. Patients may escalate concerns to the HCCC if not resolved internally. NCD maintains medical indemnity insurance as required under Australian law and Medical Board policy. Adverse events and complications are reported to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) if related to medicines or devices. ⁶ ³ ⁷

5. Patient Reassurance

Patients are entitled to know the qualifications of the treating practitioner. On request, NCD will provide details of the practitioner’s professional registration, training, and CPD compliance.

Sources

Ahpra (2025), Register of Practitioners Link, viewed 7 October 2025, https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registers-of-Practitioners.aspx ↩︎
Ahpra (2024), Registration standards and CPD requirements Link, viewed 7 October 2025, https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards.aspx ↩︎
Medical Board of Australia (2023), Guidelines for cosmetic medical and surgical procedures Link, viewed 7 October 2025, https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Policies/Cosmetic-medical-and-surgical-procedures-guidelines.aspx ↩︎
NSW Health (2023), Clinical Governance and Patient Safety Policy Link, viewed 7 October 2025, https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2017_043.pdf ↩︎
ARC (2025), Guideline 8 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Link, viewed 7 October 2025, https://resus.org.au/guidelines/ ↩︎
HCCC NSW (2025), Complaint process Link, viewed 7 October 2025, https://www.hccc.nsw.gov.au/ ↩︎
TGA (2025), Reporting adverse events Link, viewed 7 October 2025, https://www.tga.gov.au/reporting-adverse-events ↩︎

Disclaimer for Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor Policies & Procedures

The policies and procedures contained within this document are the exclusive property of Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor and are provided for internal clinical governance and educational purposes only. These materials represent the internal operational framework, safety standards, and evidence-based protocols developed and implemented by Dr. Bart John Scanlon and the Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor team. They are designed specifically for use within Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor and reflect our clinic’s own professional standards, risk assessments, and compliance obligations under Australian law and regulatory authorities. External individuals, practitioners, or organisations must not copy, reproduce, distribute, or rely upon these materials, in whole or in part, for their own clinical, commercial, or educational use without prior written consent from Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor. These materials do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice and are not intended to be adopted as official protocols or procedures by any other entity. Any external use or adaptation must be independently reviewed and modified to meet the relevant laws, guidelines, and standards applicable to the user’s own jurisdiction, scope of practice, and facility operations. Newcastle Cosmetic Doctor and Dr. Bart Scanlon accept no liability for any loss, injury, or damage arising from the unauthorised use, reliance upon, or misinterpretation of this material.