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Membership Information

Membership with the Australasian College of Phlebology provides access to many services which are relevant to medical practitioners who are interested in Phlebology. The College has several key projects currently underway to further our profession and attract more practitioners to the field.

If you would like to join the College please complete the application here.

AMC Accreditation

The College has a number of key aims we are working towards.

In Australia, there is currently no formal recognition for phlebology as a medical specialty. Ultimately, the long term goal of ACP is achieving Australian Medical Council (AMC) recognition of Phlebology as a distinct medical specialty. The recognition process is a long one, requiring significant resources and capital. The College is committed to achieving this aim.

As there is little acknowledgement for practicing in Phlebology, there is also a significant absence of Medicare coverage for the procedures performed. It is another key goal of the College to help improve the current situation relating to reimbursement for both ultrasound guided sclerotherapy and endovenous laser ablation.

The College also aims to improve the safety and delivery of treatments in the area of Phlebology. As such, a number of standards are currently under development to help guide practitioners in a more structured and informative manner, in delivering treatment.

College members receive a variety of other benefits and services such as discounted training, exam and conference fees, as well as access to a variety of publications. Details regarding membership benefits are listed below.

Types of Membership

There are a number of different membership classes to incorporate a variety of professionals working in areas related to phlebology.

Associate Membership

This membership category is for doctors who have just joined the College with either an interest in the area or those wishing to undergo further training.

Ordinary Membership

Associate Members who have successfully completed their Basic Phlebology Training and passed the Part I examinations are granted Ordinary Membership of ACP and are entitled Certified Sclerotherapist.

Affiliate Membership

This type of membership is for applicants who work within or in an allied area of phlebology, such as sonographers, scientists or nurses. This category has all of the benefits of an Associate Membership.

Affiliate Fellowship

This type of Fellowship is for specialist medical practitioners who work in an allied area of phlebology but who spend less than 70% of their time practicing phlebology. Examples include dermatologists, haemotologists, interventional radiologists and plastic surgeons.

Fellowship

Fellowship is reserved for practitioners who have completed the necessary training requirements certifying professional competence in phlebology according to the College's prescribed standards. Therefore, Fellowship of the College is:

(a) reserved for recognised specialists in the fields of Vascular Medicine, Vascular Surgery or other recognised and related specialties if the specialist spends more than 70% of their time in a phlebology-related field; OR

(b) gained through completion of the prescribed training program which includes Basic and Advanced Phlebology Training Program.

Honorary Fellowship:

This is awarded to specialists who have achieved national recognition for their significant contribution to the College and/or the field of Phlebology. This type of Fellowship is awarded by invitation only.

Fellow Emeritus

This is awarded to a specialist who has achieved international recognition for their long and distinguished service in the realm of phlebology. This type of Fellowship is awarded by invitation only.

For further details on our membership classes, please review our constitution.

Membership Benefits

Annual Conference

The College holds its Annual Scientific Meeting each year in various locations around Australia and New Zealand.  Members receive special discounted price for attending the conference.

Website

Our website has undergone significant redevelopment to provide further functionality to all of our members. Members can choose to advertise their details and membership on the website. The public are then able to search for a practitioner using location, procedures performed and specialty.

The website also incorporates information on training, upcoming events, previous journals, standards, past issues of Veinews and a forum for members to discuss cases and controversial issues.

Training Program

The College's Training Programs are evolving to meet ever growing needs of our members. We have an extensive training program for those who wish to undergo further study in Phlebology. There are two stages of training candidates may undergo. Practitioners may choose to undergo Part I to achieve their Sclerotherapy Certificate or may wish to progress to Part II to achieve Fellowship with the College (FACP) and earn the title of Phlebologist.

The College is also associated with several training institutions and universities. We notify all of our members as to training opportunities which arise from other institutions. For more detail regarding our training programs, please contact the College.

Phlebology, RSM

As of 2009, our journal amalgamated with the journal Phlebology published by the Royal Society of Medicine UK. This is an important development as Phlebology is indexed by Index Medicus and articles published will be available on Medline. We will also be able to keep our editorial independence with ACP Fellow Dr Paul Thibault remaining Editor of the ANZJP segment.

ANZ Journal of Phlebology

Past issues of the College's publication the ANZ Journal of Phlebology are available by contacting the College office. The journal provides an excellent forum for research and the sharing of information about our practices within Australia and New Zealand.

Venous Digest

Our members also receive an electronic copy of the American College of Phlebology's publication Venous Digest. We would encourage all potential members to supply an email address on their application so we are able to forward this publication to them.

Treatment Standards

The College also aims to improve the delivery of treatments in the area of Phlebology. As such, a number of standards are currently under development to help guide practitioners in a more structured and informative manner in delivering treatment. These guidelines are available from our website.

Patient Information Brochures

The College produces a number of patient information brochures designed to inform patients about the area of phlebology, related procedures, the activities of the College and relevant training practitioners undergo. These brochures are available to members and are able to be ordered from the College website shop.

AMC Accreditation

The College has a number of key aims we are working towards.

In Australia, there is currently no formal recognition for phlebology as a medical specialty. Ultimately, the long term goal of ACP is achieving Australian Medical Council (AMC) recognition of Phlebology as a distinct medical specialty. The recognition process is a long one, requiring significant resources and capital. The College is committed to achieving this aim.

As there is little acknowledgement for practicing in Phlebology, there is also a significant absence of Medicare coverage for the procedures performed. It is another key goal of the College to help improve the current situation relating to reimbursement for both ultrasound guided sclerotherapy and endovenous laser ablation.

The College also aims to improve the safety and delivery of treatments in the area of Phlebology. As such, a number of standards are currently under development to help guide practitioners in a more structured and informative manner, in delivering treatment.

Membership Fees

If you would like to join the College please complete the application here.