Haematology encompasses both clinical and laboratory aspects of primary disorders of the blood as well as how other diseases affect the blood. Primary haematological diseases can be congenital or acquired and include the various forms of leukaemia and lymphoma, some forms of anaemia and diverse blood clotting/bleeding disorders. Transfusion medicine also falls into the specialty of haematology.
All haematology training must be undertaken in accredited laboratories and under supervision approved by the Board of Education and Assessment. Trainees need to discuss in detail with their supervisors how to achieve a sound knowledge of all aspects of laboratory haematology and transfusion medicine. If the trainee is not exposed to specific specialised techniques in their laboratory it is their responsibility, in conjunction with their supervisor, to ensure techniques are understood. Visits should be organised to departments where specialised investigations are performed.
To gain the FRCPA in haematology requires five (5) years of accredited training and satisfactory completion of the assessment program detailed below. There are two pathways. Training may be undertaken fully according to the RCPA Fellowship program (FRCPA) or under a joint training program with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Trainees in both pathways undertake the same examinations. No more than four (4) years in the one institution will be allowed for RCPA trainees and three (3) years for joint RCPA-RACP trainees.
Please refer to the RCPA Trainee Handbook - Administrative Requirements for essential information regarding training limitation, retrospective accreditation of training and temporary suspension of training.
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