Registration
An important objective in establishing ACTRA was to initiate a process whereby the professional standing and credentials of Australian and New Zealand toxicologists and health risk assessors (HRAs) could receive some type of formal, peer-reviewed recognition. In furtherance of this objective, the ACTRA membership resolved at their 2007 Annual General Meeting to establish a professional Register of Toxicologists and HRAs.
The Register
The Register will be published on a publicly accessible page on the ACTRA website. It will include the name, qualifications and contact details of members of ACTRA who have satisfied the requirements of the Listing Tribunal. It is expected that the Register will be operational some time in late 2010 or early 2011.
Entry to the Register
Eligibility for entry to the Register will be limited to financial members of ACTRA who make a specific personal application for listing. Applications will require a submission outlining educational and professional experience and evidence of professional recognition. A points system, similar to that used by other Scientific Societies (e.g the British Toxicology Society), will be used to establish eligibility (see attached pro-forma), but ultimate eligibility for listing will be determined by a Listing Tribunal, comprised a sub-panel of the ACTRA Membership Committee, supplemented by at least two distinguished international toxicologists.
Listing Review
To maintain currency of status, it will be necessary for eligibility to be reviewed on a regular basis. It is proposed that this review occur every 5 years. An important component of this review will be evidence that the Member has engaged in approved continuing education programs. Dates of initial listing and further reviews will be included on the Register.