To be eligible to be an approved medical practitioner, you must either be a:
- psychiatrist
- medical practitioner who is otherwise qualified or experienced in the diagnosis or treatment of mental illness.
To be eligible to be an approved nurse, you must be a registered nurse who is suitably qualified or experienced in the treatment or care of persons with mental illness.
To be eligible to be an approved mental health officer, you must have the relevant skills, qualifications or experience for the prescribed responsibilities.