In October-December 2025, Te Kaunihera Pūtaiao Hauora O Aotearoa | The Medical Sciences Council (the Council) consulted on a proposed standard for anaesthetic technicians providing sedation in the absence of an anaesthetist. Feedback to the consultation supported the development of a standard but concerns were raised about mechanisms for ensuring that practitioners had the appropriate level of education and competence to perform the role.
The Council has reviewed the approach and proposes that an education programme is developed in order to provide assurance that anaesthetic technicians performing sedation are able to do this safely.
Feedback
The Council is now asking for feedback on the proposal from members of the profession, practitioners working in sedation, and other interested groups.
Information
Please read the proposed standard on our website and provide your feedback by 5pm Wednesday 30 September 2026.
The Council has reviewed the approach and proposes that an education programme is developed in order to provide assurance that anaesthetic technicians performing sedation are able to do this safely.
Feedback
The Council is now asking for feedback on the proposal from members of the profession, practitioners working in sedation, and other interested groups.
Information
Please read the proposed standard on our website and provide your feedback by 5pm Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Please note that the Council may publish some or all of your submission on our website.