Associateship of Clinical Allergy - Trainee Information
The Associateship of Clinical Allergy (ACA) is a clinically focused, two-year course for general practitioners and paediatricians working in regional, rural, and underserved communities across Australia. Delivered by the National Allergy Council in partnership with ASCIA, the ACA supports clinicians to safely and confidently manage allergic disease in local settings.
What to expect
Trainees in the ACA will:
- Develop practical allergy knowledge through real-world clinical case studies
- Engage in live, case-based webinars with experts in allergy
- Complete structured online learning and pre-reading via the CANVAS platform
- Attend a two-day, face-to-face workshop, per unit
- Receive mentorship and supervision through clinical attachments
- Join the Rural and Regional Clinical Allergy Network to access professional support and share learnings
- Receive ongoing feedback and an end of semester report
Course components
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
Each unit includes:
- Pre-reading materials
- Online course content
- Quizzes and surveys
- A face-to-face workshop
- Weekly interactive webinars
- Clinical supervision and observed practice
- Submission of a case study
- Participation in a peer discussion forum
Supervision and Clinical Practice
Trainees will be matched with two experienced supervisors who will provide the trainee with opportunities to observe their allergy clinics. The supervisors will also observe the trainee performing allergy consultations and provide opportunity for post-case discussion and reflection. The clinical attachment is flexible and can be performed online to overcome the challenges of distance.
Cost
There is a cost to complete the Associateship course. After the course has been piloted, more information about the cost of the course will be available.
Important dates
Applications for the 2025 pilot intake are now closed.
You can register your interest for future intakes below.
Further information
Find out more about the Associateship of Clinical Allergy.
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.
Funding for the pilot is provided by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing 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:
Follow the National Allergy Council on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram)
Subscribe to the Shared Care for Allergy Bulletin
If you have an enquiry about the project please email
Content created August 2025