AHPRA has successfully prosecuted two people for unlawful use of the protected titles psychologist and chiropractor and holding themselves out as registered health practitioners.
The fake chiropractor pleaded guilty to six separate charges relating to unlawful use of a protected title, holding himself out as a registered health practitioner (acupuncturist and chiropractor) and holding himself out as authorised or qualified to practise as a medical practitioner and chiropractor. Mr George Zaphir recorded a conviction in respect of all charges, imposing a fine of $12,000 and a requirement to pay AHPRA’s costs.
In the case of the man holding himself out as a psychologist, Mr Adam Carrozza pleaded guilty to the five charges concerning his conduct and was fined $10,000 and ordered to pay AHPRA’s costs. No conviction was recorded.
Read more about the chiropractor case here.
Read more about the psychologist case here.