Accreditation of nursing and midwifery education programs is undertaken in the interest of public safety. ANMAC is responsible for determining whether programs of study for nurses and midwives seeking to practice in Australia meet the required accreditation standards. It involves comprehensively examining education programs against relevant accreditation standards.
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Accreditation assessment timeframe
It takes between 9 to 12 months for ANMAC to complete the accreditation assessment from the date the application is received. The timeframe is dependent on the quality of the application and evidence provided. The timeframe for accreditation assessment is subject to change depending on the complexity and extent of the assessment required. Factors influencing this include:
- programs involving dual and combined degrees
- programs involving a number of sites or campuses
- multiple programs are being assessed at the same time.
In these cases, ANMAC will discuss the timeframes with the education provider. The Nursing and Midwifery Board Accreditation’s (NMBA) approval process timeframe is separate to ANMAC’s accreditation assessment. NMBA approval is essential for a program to lead to registration or endorsement. Education providers can contact the Accreditation Services team to discuss accreditation timelines.
ANMAC assessment timeframes may be longer when a program has not been previously offered by an education provider. For more information please refer to our Accreditation policy and procedure or email accreditation@anmac.org.au.