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English language skills registration standard FAQs – Chinese Medicine GeneralDoes the English language skills registration standard apply to me?Two new English language skills registration standards commence on 1 July 2015:theCommon English language skills registration standard, which applies to all applicants for initial registration in Chinese medicine, chiropractic, dental, medical, medical radiation, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry and psychology. For clarity, three versions are published:the standard for 10 boards (no additional wording) the standard for dental, with the addition for some very brief dental-specific words for applicants for limited registration the standard for medical, with the addition of information about two medicine-specific English language tests theNursing and Midwifery English language skills registration standard, which applies to all applicants for registration as enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practice (ATSIHP) Board of Australiahas its own standard; see the ATSIHP Board’s website for information on the ATSIHP English language skills registration standard. These FAQs relate to the Common English language skills registration standardthat comes into effect on 1 July 2015. The standard does not apply to students but does apply to graduates seeking initial registration. When does the new standard come into effect?The new common and nursing and midwifery English language skills registration standards come into effect on 1 July 2015. Why do I have to meet the English language skills registration standard?In order to be registered as a health practitioner in Australia, you must be able to demonstrate that your English language skills will enable you to safely practise your profession. The English language skills registration standard is one of the five core standards required under the National Law. What does initial registration