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As the peak organisation, representing the professional interests of anaesthetic and post anaesthetic nurses, The Australian College of Peri-Anaesthesia Nurses (ACPAN) aims to promote the highest standards of peri anaesthetic care, based on available evidence, consultation, and expert consensus.

The ACPAN Clinical Fellowship program is designed for practicing peri-anaesthesia nurses who would like to demonstrate their advanced specialisation and emerge as clinical leaders in our field of healthcare.

The program is suitable for Registered Nurses with a minimum of 2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) anaesthetics and/or PACU experience. One of those years MUST BE in Anaesthesia as full time equivalent.

**FROM 2018, all ACPAN fellowship applications must have completed post graduate certificate in perianaesthesia nursing (or equivalent) prior to enrolment. You will need to provide this evidence during application to be considered for enrolment.

All applications are assessed for eligibility into the ACPAN Clinical Fellowship by ACPAN College Chief Examiner.

If you need to undertake a graduate certificate, you can find out more about the ACPAN Members UTAS scholarship for post graduate certificate in anaesthetics/ recovery here 

 

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Requirements

To be eligible for the ACPAN Clinical Fellowship Program the following essential criteria must be met:

    1. Financial Membership of ACPAN,
    2. Registered Nurse (Div. 1), registered with AHPRA
    3. Currently employed in the Peri-anaesthetic area (Anaesthetics and/or PACU), and
    4. Minimum 2 years full-time (or the equivalent part-time) experience in Anaesthetics and/or PACU with 1 of those years consisting of full- time (or the equivalent part-time) experience in Anaesthetics
    5. PeriAnaesthesia qualification or equivalent.

ACPAN Clinical Fellowship

To successfully complete the clinical fellowship program, candidates are required to meet the following requirements:

  1. Graduate Certificate in PeriAnaesthesia Nursing or RPL equivalent
  2. Obtain Adult and Paediatric Advanced Life Support certification
  3. Complete a Management of PeriAnaesthesia Crises course
  4. Pass the Oral Viva assessment

Duration: Minimum 1 year (maximum 2 years)
Applications open: 1st November for the following year intake

RPL Review Close: 31 December for the following year
Applications Close: 1 March for this year

Cost: $1,500+GSTApply Now and complete the application form which will require you to upload your CV.

For more information, please click here to view the Clinical Fellowship Overview document.

For ACPAN Clinical Fellowship program terms and conditions click here.

Enquiries should be directed to: fellowship@acpan.edu.au

▼ Am I eligible for fellowship?


To be eligible to undertake the fellowship program of the ACPAN, you must be a financial member of ACPAN. You must also provide evidence of 2 years current employment in peri-anaesthetic practice.

▼ What is the application process?


Applicants apply directly to ACPAN via the ACPAN website. Once your completed application has been received, you will be notified of your eligibility within 7 days and the candidate fee of $1,500+gst is required to be paid. Upon receipt of your payment, a confirmation of fellowship candidature will be provided to you.

▼ What does the application fee cover?


The application fee applies irrespective of recognition of prior learning (RPL) for any of your qualifications. The fee is for the administration of the program, provision of course requirements & the examination process.

As a fellowship candidate, you are entitled to participate in the ACPAN Adult Advanced Life Support (ALS) & Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) programs, the Management of Peri-anaesthetic Crises (MPC) program at no additional cost. Our courses will be on offer the week of the ACPAN national conference each year in the city hosting the conference.

Candidates will also have access to a restricted section of the website for fellows containing online resources and forums and webinar portal to support your fellowship year.

▼ What are the assessments?


The ACPAN assessments are ALS, PALS, perianaesthesia crisis management and the oral viva. The oral viva will take place in the days before the ACPAN annual conference in the host city.

▼ If I want to take advantage of the programs and viva and conference, what would this involve?


Candidates wishing to complete the programs offered by the ACPAN should prepare for a week in the host city to complete the following fellowship requirements:

  • 2 days for ALS
  • 1 day for PALS
  • 1 day for management of perianaesthetic crisis management
  • 1 day for the oral viva assessment (the day before the conference).

▼ If I am not a fellowship candidate but I wish to attend the programs on offer, am I able to?


Yes. Although spaces are limited and priority is given to the fellowship candidates, any additional places will be made available for a scheduled fee.

▼ Who will be the oral viva examiners?


The college will credential experienced and credible perianaesthetic nurses as examiners who will be given marking guides to ensure objective criteria and consistent questions are asked of all candidates. More information on assessments are answered in the college guide to fellowship assessments available in the fellowship portal.

▼ What if misadventure occurs throughout the year, can I partially complete the fellowship requirements and meet the outstanding requirements the following year?


Yes, providing the requirements for deferral prior to census deadline are met. This is usually 3 months prior the annual ACPAN conference.

▼ What if I need to withdraw altogether, do I get a refund?


A graded refund is available, and conditions apply. (The refund policy is available on Page 13 of the Clinical Fellowship Program Overview).

▼ What if I have obtained a postgraduate qualification before 2016 or not at UTAS?


All applications for RPL are assessed by the Chief Examiner and the Education Council. The costs for a RPL review are $100.

▼ What if I wish to seek recognition of prior learning for the ACPAN programs (ie ALS/PALS/MPC)?


The list of approved providers for the ALS/PALS/MPC will be available via the fellowship portal.

▼ What if I have post graduate qualifications in another critical care specialty?


The intent of the clinical fellowship program is to establish a recognizable & consistent level of education, training and assessment. There are three options available in this circumstance:

  1.  Those who have previously completed a 12 month perianaesthesia qualification can apply to ACPAN for RPL.
  2. Those who have not completed a perianaesthesia qualification and would like to complete a perianaesthesia component can apply to the University for RPL for the graduate certificate or diploma, and complete the remaining requirements of the fellowship program, or
  3. Those who have a critical care qualification can apply for admission as an Associate Fellow of ACPAN to ACPAN.

▼ How do I maintain fellowship with the college?

  1. Maintain ALS, PALS certification through an accredited provider annually.
  2. Complete an accredited program in the Management of Peri-anaesthetic Crises every 3 years.
  3. Undertake an annual workplace activities logbook & peer review.
  4. Maintain ACPAN membership and AHPRA registration.

▼ If I am not a fellowship candidate but I wish to attend the programs (ALS/PALS/ MPC) on offer, am I able to?


Yes. However, places are limited and priority will be given to the fellowship candidates. For non-fellowship members who wish to participate in the courses the fee will be set down by the ACPAN.

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