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.

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. Those applying for the UTAS program are then required to complete the UTAS online enrolment (www.utas.edu.au/health/ACPAN) entering your fellowship candidate number, to take up the HECS-free scholarship offer.

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.

The Graduate Certificate component contains assessment items set down by the University of Tasmania (UTAS) for each subject.

The ACPAN assessments are the mid-term exam, PALS,  ALS, Perianaesthesia Crisis Management and the final oral viva. The mid-term exam is a multiple choice paper which is conducted online. The oral viva will take place in the days before the ACPAN annual conference in the host city.

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).

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

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.

Yes, providing the requirements for deferral prior to census deadline are met. As set down by UTAS policy.

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

All applications for RPL & advanced standing related to the post graduate qualification are assessed by the UTAS. The university has salaried staff who perform these assessments & understand the requirements thoroughly. ACPAN does not have the capacity to intervene on behalf of any individual, irrespective of circumstance.

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

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.

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.

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.