Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, more commonly known by its acronym RCPA, is a medical organization that promotes the science and practice of pathology. The RCPA is a leading organisation representing pathologists and other senior scientists in Australasia.
Abbreviation
RCPA
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australia
1956
Pathology
Sydney, Australia
- Australia
Australia & New Zealand
English
Lawrie Bott
Professional Practice Standards[edit]
The college collaborated with the Commonwealth Government to establish the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) in 1979. NPAAC advises the Commonwealth, State and Territory Health Ministers on matters relating to the accreditation of pathology laboratories, plays a key role in ensuring the quality of Australian pathology services and is responsible for the development and maintenance of standards and guidelines for pathology practices.
While NPAAC provides the standards for laboratory practice, the actual accreditation process is carried out by NATA/RCPA, a joint initiative between the college and the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).