Renal Physiologist Registration

Renal Physiologist workforce in New Zealand

Renal Physiologists are employed in renal dialysis units across New Zealand, both in major public hospitals and satellite clinics.

NZ Professional Development Outline for Renal Physiologists

Entry to practice

Completion of an internship and training course approved by NZASRDP such as:

  • Graduate Diploma in Health Science  (Renal Physiology) - Auckland University of Technology
  • Graduate Diploma of Medical Science (Clinical sciences) -James Cook University (Australia)
  • Swinburne University - Professional degree with 12 month renal placement (Australia)

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Post graduate development

Supervised practice for 1 year. NZASRDP approved dialysis certification exam

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Overseas trained Renal Physiologists

Registration in New Zealand as a Renal Physiologist is determined by NZASRDP membership. 

Please view their website NZASRDP website

To view their information for international applicants click on the link

Information for international applicants

Renal Physiologist Competencies

Competency standards for Renal Physiologists in New Zealand are set by the New Zealand and Australia Society for Renal Dialysis Practice (NZASRDP)

NZASRDP website

To download a copy of the competency standards click on the link. They were last updated February 2018:

Competency standards Renal Physiologist