The College accredits laboratories for training pathologists. Accreditation ensures that laboratories which  provide training medical graduates in pathology, are appropriately staffed and equipped and have appropriate selection, training and supervision processes in place in accordance with College requirements. The College conducts site inspections to ensure that standards of training are in accordance with College requirements. Ideally, each accredited laboratory is visited once in every five year accreditation period (provided there is a Trainee in position) or as the need arises.   Visits may be carried out in collaboration with representatives of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians where joint training programs are in place. 

 

This accreditation process is separate to that carried out by NATA/RCPA or IANZ or other such bodies.

 

Click here for a copy of the Laboratory Accreditation Policy including the Standards.
Click here for a copy of the Laboratory Accredication Step Guide.

To obtain a copy of the Laboratory Accreditation Application form for the appropriate discipline please email labs@rcpa.edu.au.

 

For laboratories already accredited who have had a change in staffing or caseload, or who wish to obtain copy of Annual Audit form click here.

Guidelines for the Accreditation of Laboratories for Training in Immunopathology