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Medical Certificates
Pharmacist and nurse practitioner medical certificates, online or in person by appointment.
Online or in personNPCA nurse practitioners
What it is
If you are unwell and need a certificate for work or study, an endorsed nurse practitioner from Nurse Practitioner Clinics Australia (NPCA) can assess you online by secure video or phone from anywhere in Australia, or in person by appointment.
Your nurse practitioner assesses your condition, forms a view on your fitness for work or study, and where it is clinically appropriate issues the certificate electronically and emails it to you, usually within the consultation. A certificate cannot be issued without a consultation.
Who it's for
A medical certificate consultation may suit you if you are:
- Unwell and needing a certificate for work or study
- Not well enough to get to a clinic in person
- Looking for a same-day appointment where one is available
- Wanting advice on your presenting condition at the same time
How to book
Call our team and we will help you arrange a consultation. Appointments can also be booked online through HotDoc, and same-day times are often available. Consultations typically run for 10 to 15 minutes.
Have your Medicare card and your employer or institution details ready.
Prefer to book it yourself? Book online.
Where
Online by secure video or phone, Australia-wide, or in person by appointment.
Fitch's in-person services are by appointment; the booking confirms where to go.
Cost & Medicare
The consultation fee is confirmed when you book, before your appointment goes ahead. Nurse practitioner consultations may attract a Medicare (MBS) rebate: have your Medicare card with you and your nurse practitioner will confirm whether one applies.
Frequently asked questions
Is a medical certificate from a nurse practitioner valid for my employer?
Nurse practitioners are registered health practitioners and are authorised to issue medical certificates in Australia. Most employers and institutions accept them; if yours has specific requirements, check before you book.
Can I get a backdated medical certificate?
Medical certificates are issued on the basis of the clinical assessment conducted during your consultation. Your nurse practitioner will discuss the appropriate dates with you based on your presentation and clinical findings.
Can I get a certificate without a consultation?
No. A certificate can only be issued after a clinical assessment, so a consultation is always required.
How quickly will I receive the certificate?
The certificate is usually issued during the consultation and emailed to you, so you can use it straight away.
How long is the consultation?
Consultations typically run for 10 to 15 minutes.
Other services
Blood and specimen collection on your provider's request.
Video or phone consultations with an endorsed nurse practitioner, anywhere in Australia.
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