Associateship of Clinical Allergy for General Practitioners and Paediatricians in Rural and Regional Australia
The Associateship of Clinical Allergy (ACA) is a new, clinically focused course designed to enhance the expertise of general practitioners and paediatricians in allergy medicine.
It is a two year, part-time course consisting of four semesters:
- Semester 1: Anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions
- Semester 2: Food allergy and other adverse reactions to food
- Semester 3: Aeroallergy
- Semester 4: Allergy and the skin
The course is being piloted from Semester 1, 2025 and the intake for each module has a maximum of 10 places.
We are seeking expressions of interest from GPs and paediatricians working in rural, regional, and underserved communities who are interested in advancing their skills and knowledge in allergy medicine. You must be located in Australia to undertake this course.
Contributors to the development of the course are clinical immunology/allergy specialists, allergy GPs and allergy paediatricians who are all members of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA).
Course information
The aim is to deliver practical and relevant training that can be applied to the regional and rural primary care setting.
Participants will learn through the context of real clinical cases with facilitated discussion around clinical reasoning and documentation. They will be supported with clinical attachment, supervision and mentorship from clinical immunology/allergy specialists and GPs and paediatricians with experience in adult and/or paediatric allergy medicine.
Ongoing support, mentorship and opportunities for professional development will be provided through participation in a Rural and Regional Clinical Allergy Network (R2CAN).
For more information about the course content, eligibility and entry requirements, cost and dates please read the ACA and R2CAN Information for prospective applicants.
Important dates
Applications for the course open on Monday 11 November 2024 and close at midnight (AEDT) on Sunday 8 December 2024.
Semester 1 will be delivered from Monday 24 February – Friday 20 June 2025. A 2-day in-person workshop for Semester 1 will be held in Sydney on Friday 28 February and Saturday 1 March 2025.
How to apply
- Read the Information for prospective applicants to ensure you meet the eligiblity crtieria.
- Click the ‘Apply now’ link to access the online application form.
- Complete the Application: Provide your details, CV, and information about your current work and interest in allergy. After you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation from a National Allergy Council staff member that your application has been received.
- Outcome notified: There are 10 places being offered in Semester 1, 2025. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email before Friday 20 December.
- Enrolment: If successful, you will need to accept and enrol into the course in January 2025. You will be required to pay $2,500 (a subsidised fee) and complete an enrolment form for Module 1.
- Confirmation and entry into the course learning materials: You will receive an email confirmation with course access details.
Information about this course and the Shared Care for Allergy Project
The ACA course has been developed as part of the National Allergy Council’s Shared Care for Allergy Project, which aims to improve access to high-quality allergy care by providing targeted training and support to healthcare professionals in rural and regional areas of Australia. The National Allergy Council and Australian Paediatric Society are supporting the development and delivery of the course.
Funding for the pilot is provided by the Australian Government Department of Health and managed through the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Education and Training Initiatives. This support enables the first 10 participants to undertake the ACA course at a subsidised cost.
Stay informed about the Shared Care for Allergy Project
To stay informed about future consultation opportunities and find out how the Shared Care for Allergy Project is progressing:
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If you have an enquiry about the project please email
Content created November 2024