Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

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The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
AbbreviationRCPA
PredecessorThe Royal College of Pathologists of Australia
Formation1956
PurposePathology
Headquarters Sydney, Australia
Location
  • Australia
Region served
Australia & New Zealand
Official language
English
President
Lawrie Bott
Website www.rcpa.edu.au
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The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, more commonly known by its acronym RCPA, is a medical organization that promotes the science and practice of pathology. The RCPA is a leading organisation representing pathologists and other senior scientists in Australasia.

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History

Heritage-listed Durham Hall, Surry Hills, offices for the college since 1986 West0025.jpg
Heritage-listed Durham Hall, Surry Hills, offices for the college since 1986

The College of Pathologists of Australia was incorporated on 10 April 1956. In 1970, the college was granted royal assent, and became the Royal College of Pathologists of Australia. With the increasing number of Fellows in New Zealand, the college changed its name to the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in January 1980. Since 1986, the college has occupied Durham Hall, a heritage listed building in Surry Hills, Sydney [1] and the adjacent 203-205 Albion Street cottages. [2]

Programmes

Training and examinations

The college conducts training and examinations in several sub-disciplines, including:

The college accredits laboratories for training, approves supervised training in accredited laboratories, and conducts examinations leading to Fellowship of the college (FRCPA).

Continuing Professional Development

Since its inception, the college has contributed to the continual development of knowledge and skills of its Fellows, and has established a formal Continuing Professional Development Program.

Professional Practice Standards

The college collaborated with the Commonwealth Government to establish the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) in 1979. NPAAC advises the Commonwealth, State and Territory Health Ministers on matters relating to the accreditation of pathology laboratories, plays a key role in ensuring the quality of Australian pathology services and is responsible for the development and maintenance of standards and guidelines for pathology practices.

While NPAAC provides the standards for laboratory practice, the actual accreditation process is carried out by NATA/RCPA, a joint initiative between the college and the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).

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References

  1. "Durham Hall". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Department of Planning & Environment. H00221. Retrieved 13 October 2018. CC BY icon.svg Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence .
  2. "Cottage". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Department of Planning & Environment. H00443. Retrieved 13 October 2018. CC BY icon.svg Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence .