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Approval in Principle for a Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) Licence - Victoria

Description

You may apply for this approval if you intend to operate a non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) service. NEPT is for patients who require clinical monitoring or supervision during transport, but do not require a time critical ambulance response.

An Approval in Principle (AIP) is not compulsory. However, the AIP process allows you to assess whether you will meet the requirements for licensing before you commit to purchasing vehicles or premises. It also allows you to remedy any issues that might prevent you from obtaining a NEPT Licence.

 

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please refer to the attached 'Guideline to an Approval in Principle for a Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) Licence' for information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

The approval is valid for 2 years from the issue or renewal.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All Fees are listed in the attached document.

Forms

Act(s) name

Non-Emergency Patient Transport and First Aid Services Act 2003 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Regulations 2016 Victoria

Application process

Apply

The application process may be a two-step process. However, obtaining an Approval in Principle is not mandatory and guidance should be sought from the Agency. Please refer to the application forms and guides for complete details on how to submit your application forms and all supporting documents to the Agency's satisfaction.

Approval time

Within 60 days

Administering agency

Department of Health

Private Hospitals Unit

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.