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  • Home
  • About Us
    • History
    • Our Kowhaiwhai
    • Role of the Association
    • The difference between Membership and Registration
    • Official Documents
    • Who We Are
    • Where Are We
  • Becoming a HPS
    • Understanding The Role
    • General HPS Info
    • How to become an HPS FAQ's
    • Current Vacancies
  • Membership
    • Membership Details
    • Become A Member
    • Manage Your Membership
    • Members Notices
    • Meeting Summaries >
      • Exec Meeting Summaries 2020
      • Exec Meeting Summaries 2021
      • Exec Meeting Summaries 2022
      • Exec Meeting Summaries 2023
      • ECAC & EdFed Meeting Summaries
    • Official Documents
    • Professional Development
    • Gecco FAQ
    • Membership Hospital Contact List
  • Registration
    • Registration Welcome
    • Registration Introduction
    • Registration Process & Documents
    • Manage your Registration
    • Registered HPS Directory >
      • NZHPSReg Directory
    • Registration Resources
    • HPSRC Annual Reports
    • Registration FAQ
    • Transition Seminar Review
  • News & Events
    • Event Calendar >
      • HPS awareness week 2023
    • HPS Awareness Week
    • Conference
    • Consultation/Feedback
  • Resources
  • Links
    • Professional Organisations
    • Useful Documents
  • Contact

The difference between Membership and Registration

We are often asked about what is the difference between Membership and Registration.  When applying for Membership you are joining your professional body.  When applying for Registration you are putting forward your professional portfolio to be assessed by the Hospital Play Specialist Registration Council.
The table below outlines the differences and the benefits of both options.  Further details can be found under the relevant section of the menu at the top of the page.
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Membership
Registration
Held with
​​Hospital Play Specialists Association NZ (HPSAANZ)
​Hospital Play Specialists Registration Council
(HPSRC) 
Process
​Application is made to HPSAANZ to be accepted as a member of the Association
​Professional portfolio is submitted, as per the outlined process, to HPSRC​
Categories
  • ​​Full Member 
  • Associate Member
  • ​Full Registration 
  • Subject to confirmation (STC)
  • Lapsed​
Making an Application
​​Request to become a member can be forwarded anytime during the year
​​Applications for the assessment of professional portfolio are only accepted on the three said dates during an year i.e. 5th March, 5th July, 5th November 
Renewal
​Renewal of membership is required every year in January
​Renewal of professional registration is required every three years
Fee
  • ​​Full Member $120/ year 
  • Associate Member $100/ year 
  • ​Initial Application Fee $90
  • Re-Registration Fee $40​
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Email: info@hospitalplay.org.nz
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