The Value of AAOS Recognition of your Program
- Demonstrate Excellence: Align your training program with recognised industry standards and ensure the quality and credibility of your supervision training.
- Build Trust: Provide assurance to prospective students that your program meets the high standards set by AAOS.
- Increase Visibility: Promote your training and professional development offerings (where applicable) to a broad audience of aspiring supervisors, associate supervisors, and full supervisor members.
- Enhance Your Reputation: Position your program as a leading choice for those seeking supervision training.
- Join a Professional Network: Connect with a community committed to advancing the profession of supervision across Australasia
- Collaborate and Grow: Access opportunities to network, collaborate, and share knowledge with other supervision training providers.
- Leverage the AAOS Brand: Use the AAOS logo in your marketing and promotional materials to highlight the recognition of your program.
RSTP Registration Fees
| Category | Fee | |
| 1. | Theory & Practice (Full Program) | $484 inc. GST per annum |
| 2. | Theory Only | $484 inc. GST per annum |
Registration Options
AAOS recognises supervision training programs that meet the AAOS Training Standards and are delivered by qualified training providers.
Training providers are invited to apply for registration of their program(s) with AAOS under the designation of a Recognised Supervision Training Program (RSTP).
There are two categories of recognition available:
Theory Only Program – covering the theoretical components without the practical supervision elements.
Theory and Practice (Full Program) – covering both theoretical foundations and supervised practice components.
Category 1: Theory and Practice (Full Program)
This category applies to programs that offer comprehensive supervision training, incorporating both theoretical learning and a substantial practical component, typically delivered over a two-year period.
Graduates of a recognised Full Program are eligible to apply for full supervisor registration upon completion, in accordance with AAOS membership requirements (see AAOS Membership Guidelines for details).
Category 2: Theory Only
This category applies to programs that provide supervision training focused solely on theoretical content, delivered over a minimum duration of six months.
Graduates of a recognised Theory Only program will be required to complete additional supervision practice over a two-year period in order to be eligible for full supervisor registration (refer to AAOS Membership Guidelines for further details).
Further Information
For comprehensive guidelines on applying for recognition of a Supervision Training Program, please refer to the AAOS Training Standards Handbook.
A copy of the Handbook can be requested by contacting: om@supervision.org.au
- Participants enrolled in a theory and practice training program may apply for Associate Membership with AAOS, provided they meet the specified requirements (see Associate Membership criteria).
- Trainers and supervisors involved in the program are encouraged to apply for AAOS membership at the appropriate level, based on their qualifications and experience.
- The annual fee for recognition of a training program by AAOS is $484.00 (Inc.GST).
- Training programs are required to renew their registration each year and submit full supporting documentation as part of the renewal process.
- Regular audits are conducted to ensure programs continue to meet AAOS standards of training and supervision.
- Should there be any changes to AAOS training standards, training organisations will be notified directly and provided with a transition period to implement the changes.