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Associateship of Clinical Allergy (ACA)
About the Associateship of Clinical Allergy – now open for applications!
The Associateship of Clinical Allergy (ACA) course is a national education initiative developed by the National Allergy Council, in collaboration with the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). The course is designed to upskill and enhance the expertise of general practitioners (GPs) and paediatricians in the diagnosis and management of allergic disease and improve access to safe, evidence-based allergy care across Australia.
Why was the ACA developed?
Allergic conditions are increasing in prevalence, yet many Australians, particularly those in regional, rural and remote areas, have limited access to specialist care. The ACA aims to fill this gap by providing healthcare professionals with the skills and confidence to manage allergic presentations and deliver safe, coordinated care within their local community.
The aim is to deliver practical and relevant training that can be applied to the regional and rural primary care setting. Contributors to the development and delivery of the course are Clinical immunology/allergy specialists, Allergy GPs and Allergy paediatricians who are members of ASCIA and have experience in providing allergy education and/or regional allergy care.
Course information
The ACA is a two-year, part-time course consisting of four units:
Unit 1: Anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions
Unit 2: Food allergy and other adverse reactions to food
Unit 3: Aeroallergy
Unit 4: Allergy and the skin
Trainees 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 an ongoing community of practice.
Applications for the 2027 ACA course cohort
Applications are now open for trainees and supervisors for the 2027 Associateship of Clinical Allergy (ACA) cohort.
For further information and to apply, click the button below.
Learn more about being an ACA trainee.
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Information about this course and the Shared Care for Allergy Program
The ACA course has been developed as part of the National Allergy Council’s Shared Care for Allergy Program, which aims to improve access to high-quality allergy care by providing targeted training and support to healthcare professionals in regional and rural areas of Australia.
