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Structure and governance
ANZCA is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation governed by a council of 14 directors, including 12 elected members of the College from Australia and New Zealand who serve for three-year terms up to 12 years; a new Fellow councillor who serves for two years and the Dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine. The work of these anaesthetists, and those who run education, training and continuing professional development (CPD) programs, is largely pro bono.
The College’s training, education and assessment programs are reviewed by the Australian Medical Council and the Medical Council of New Zealand, which ensure that the education provided is contemporary and relevant and of the highest international standard.
Staff
ANZCA’s head office is in Melbourne, Victoria. ANZCA also has offices in NSW, Queensland, the ACT, Western Australia, South Australia/NT and Tasmania and a national office in New Zealand. Click here to visit the pages of the ANZCA Australian offices and click here to visit the New Zealand office.
ANZCA organisation chart February 2012
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The scope of ANZCA's activities is outlined in ANZCA's Constitution and mission statement and its objectives are identified in the triennial ANZCA strategy.
The ANZCA Constitution
The ANZCA Constitution sets out the form, reasons for and purpose of the College. It defines the objectives of the College and lists the powers vested in the corporate entity to achieve those objectives. Income and property accrued by the College shall be applied solely to achieve the stated purposes. The constitution requires financial accounts to be kept and audited annually by an external auditor.
In addition, the constitution describes the operations of the College, including definitions, description of membership, the composition and functioning of the council, and elections to the council. It covers a wide range of operational areas including the powers of the council, admission of Fellows, postal ballots, subscriptions, cessation of membership, discipline, reinstatement and indemnity.
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists is a company limited by guarantee under Australian corporations law. Changes to its constitution must be approved by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Mission statement
The mission of the College is "to serve the community by fostering safety and quality patient care in anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine".
The mission statement guides all the activities of the College, including training, examinations, assessment, hospital and training program accreditation.
The objectives of the mission statement are:
- To promote professional standards and patient safety in anaesthesia, intensive care and pain management by:
- Conducting professional training programs in these disciplines.
- Conferring professional qualifications in these disciplines to individuals who have attained the appropriate
- Knowledge, skills and attitudes to assume the responsibilities of specialists.
- Upholding and advancing professional standards in these disciplines.
- Conducting ongoing maintenance of standards programs to foster clinical competency in these disciplines.
- Reinforcing quality assurance programs in these disciplines to improve patient care.
- Establishing effective communications with Fellows and trainees of the College and faculty.
- To promote education in anaesthesia, intensive care and pain management by:
- Advancing teaching in these disciplines.
- Promoting continuing education to Fellows and practitioners in these disciplines.
- Advising governments, organisations and public bodies on matters relating to these disciplines.
- Educating the public on the principles and practice of these disciplines.
- To advance the science and practice of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain management by:
- Promoting basic and clinical research in these disciplines.
- Disseminating new knowledge in these disciplines.
- Supporting new developments in these disciplines.
- Interacting with other professional bodies and the international community, especially the Asia-Pacific region, to share knowledge, skills and development in these disciplines.
Strategy 2010-2012
The ANZCA 2010-12 strategy consists of eight initiatives designed to further the College’s objectives and strengthen the profession. The initiatives are:
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Increase the engagement of the College’s members and the interaction with key external stakeholders.
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Develop and communicate ANZCA’s position on the differing roles and professional training required of Fellows and others providing sedation and anaesthesia-related care.
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Address projected training and workforce shortages.
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Increase the support for research.
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Enhance the level of support provided to our Fellows and trainees in the areas of quality and safety.
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Provide support for indigenous health and overseas aid.
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Ensure that our Fellows are supported in their clinical training and assessment activities.
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Undertake a constitutional review of the role of the Faculty of Pain Medicine within the College.
The strategy defines the direction of the College over three years and is an integral part of the College’s response to the long-term challenges faced by the profession. The ANZCA Council undertakes six-monthly assessments of progress and periodically reviews the action plans in a process of continuous change and improvement.
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