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Classification
of Orthotists and Prosthetists response from Department of Health
In
August 2008 the PSA provided Department of Health (DH) with a
detailed submission on behalf of its members working as Orthotists
and Prosthetists. This submission outlined a case for Orthotists and
Prosthetists to be reclassified as Professional Officers (PO) due to
the education requirement now being a discipline based degree level
qualification. The submission also addressed a number of key elements
raised by DH as a result of prior correspondence and discussions
regarding this matter.
The PSA has received a letter in response from DH. DH
considers that some Orthotist and Prosthetist positions in SA Health
incorporate components of what is traditionally considered
professional duties and responsibilities. These positions include the
requirement to prepare reports and manuscripts for peer reviewed
publications and experienced practitioners that regularly present at
national and international conferences.
Please
address any questions or comments to PSA Industrial Officer, Ted
Szarek on phone 8205 3213 or email tcs@cpsu.asn.au
DH have advised that some preliminary consultation has been conducted with Public Sector Workforce Relations in regard to whether both the TGO and PO streams would be appropriate for this occupation. DH also advised they will be contacting the PSA to progress this option. The PSA will keep its members informed of any developments. PSA WORKING FOR MEMBERS IN HEALTH 20 March 2009
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