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5  Interpretation
(1)      In this instrument:

       Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner means a person who is registered under the National Law in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practice profession.

           Note: a person registered in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practice profession may use the following titles:
                * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner;
                * Aboriginal health practitioner;
                * Torres Strait Islander health practitioner.

       Aboriginal health worker means a person in a State or Territory other than the Northern Territory, who has been either:
           (a)           awarded a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or an equivalent or higher qualification) by a registered training organisation; or
           (b)           awarded a Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (or an equivalent or higher qualification) by a registered training organisation before 1 July 2012.

       Act means the Health Insurance Act 1973.

       Audiologist means a person who is:
           (a)           a Full Member of Audiology Australia and is certified as an 'Audiology Australia Accredited Audiologist'; or
           (b)           an Ordinary Member—Audiologist, or a Fellow Audiologist, of the Australian College of Audiology.

       Diabetes educator means a person who is credentialled by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association as a 'Credentialled Diabetes Educator'.

       Dietitian means a person who is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia as an 'Accredited Practising Dietitian'.

       Exercise physiologist means a person who is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an 'Accredited Exercise Physiologist'.

       Mental health nurse means a person who is a 'Credentialed Mental Health Nurse', as certified by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.

       Occupational therapist means a person who is registered under the National Law in the occupational therapy profession.

       Orthoptist means a person who is:
           (a)           registered with the Australian Orthoptic Board; and
           (b)           a member of Orthoptics Australia.

       Psychologist means a person who is registered under the National Law in the psychology profession.

       Social worker means a person who is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

       Speech pathologist means a person who is a practising member of Speech Pathology Australia.

           Note: The following term is defined in subsection 3(1) of the Act:
                * National Law.