(1)The National Boards shall in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively—
(a)[F1approve institutions in relation to the provision of]—
(i)courses of training with a view to enabling persons to qualify for registration as nurses, midwives or health visitors or for the recording of additional qualifications in the register; and
(ii)courses of further training for those already registered;
(b)ensure that such courses meet the requirements of the Central Council as to their [F2kind,]content and standard;
(c)hold, or arrange for others to hold, such examinations as are necessary to enable persons to satisfy requirements for registration or to obtain additional qualifications;
(d)collaborate with the Council in the promotion of improved training methods; and [F3(da) perform such other functions relating to nurses, midwives or health visitors as the Secretary of State may by order prescribe.]
F4(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)The National Boards shall discharge their functions subject to and in accordance with any applicable rules of the Council and shall [F5take account of any difference in the considerations applying to the different professions.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 6(1)(a) substituted (1. 4. 1993) by Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1992 (c. 16), s. 5(2); S.I. 1993/588, art.2
F2Word in s. 6(1)(b) inserted (1. 4. 1993) by Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1992 (c. 16), s. 16(1), Sch. 2 para.4; S.I. 1993/588, art.2
F3S. 6(1)(da) inserted (1. 4. 1993) by Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1992 (c. 16), s. 5(3),; S.I. 1993/588, art.2
F4S. 6(1)(e) repealed (1. 4. 1993) by Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1992 (c. 16), ss. 5(4), 16(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1993/588, art.2
F5Words in s. 6(2) substituted (1. 4. 1993) by Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1992 (c. 16), s. 5(5); S.I. 1993/588, art.2