Why you should join the College Membership can benefit you by: Promoting Excellence in Health Service Management In order to promote high standards of professional practice in the area of Health Services Management, ACHSE provides opportunities for members to update and expand their knowledge base and increase their effectiveness in management through a series of seminars and courses held throughout Australia. In some cases scholarships are available. The College currently conducts an accreditation program for formal health management courses in academic institutions in Australia. As international linkages are developed this process will be extended to other countries. Completion of accredited courses qualifies graduates for College membership. Providing an Ongoing Professional Development (PD) Program The PD Program is a major component of the College's activities. Members are encouraged and in some cases required to undertake PD. The PD Program is outlined in detail in this booklet. Details on the Professional Development Programs undertaken in each Branch are available from the Branch Registrars. Keeping You Informed of Issues Relevant to Your Industry The College provides a wide variety of information services to keep members abreast of current developments and thinking in Health Services Management. These include:
The College Librarian will assist you with your needs via phone, fax, or E-Mail. Providing a Network of Branches Located Throughout Australia Membership in ACHSE and involvement in the local Branch activities facilitates an expansion of professional networks and personal professional profile. The membership network of over 3000 Australia wide includes public/private and voluntary sectors and all aspects of health service management including institutional and community services and academic settings. Helping Influence and Shape the Dynamic Health Service Industry The College's involvement in education, policy formulation and decision making enables it to help shape the industry's future and thus represent the professional interests of its members. ACHSE involvement with research and publication on health service management issues also facilitates this role. By being involved in the College you can be a part of this process. Meeting Your Career Development Needs The ACHSE aims to encourage excellence for you and your organisation. Involvement in College activities and the professional development program will enhance career opportunities. You can receive advice from College members on educational programs, and professional development and career opportunities. Promoting Standards of Ethical Conduct The College promotes a high standard of professional behaviour and ethical practice in health service management. Members are required to adhere to the ACHSE Code of Ethics and the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
A Professional Code of Ethics gives written expression to the modes, the morals and the manners expected of each individual member by the profession itself
Providing Annual Scholarships and Prizes Each year the College awards a number of scholarships and prizes, subject to meeting the established criteria. Information on prizes offered is available from the National Office and Branch Registrars and is routinely published to members in College Newsletters Providing International Links/Networks The College, through the Federal Council, is forging links with Health Service Management organisations in Asian and Pacific Countries as well as maintaining its already well established links with North America and Europe. This will expand the network available to members into the international arena and will foster an understanding of different approaches to providing health care and methods of health service management. The College has also introduced international Study Tours and Learning Sets which will further enhance this international exchange.. Please refer to Upcoming Events on this website for current activities. Membership Eligibility You may be eligible if you meet any of the following criteria:
All Members are entitled to:
On admission, Federal Council will allocate each member the status of Associate, Associate Fellow or Fellow.
Membership Categories ACHSE has three levels of membership:
Fellowship Members joining ACHSE will normally be placed in one of the following three categories;
Associate Fellows
Associates
Discounted Membership Further information can be obtained by contacting the Australian College of Health Service Executives or completing the application form. . Continuing Professional Development For more information on the CPD Program please click here. Federal Council has determined that participation in the College’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program should be a part of College membership for those engaged actively in health management activities. This policy decision was reached after extensive review of the Program, consultation with Branches and feedback from individual members. It reflects Federal Council’s desire to ensure ACHSE demonstrates absolute commitment to professional excellence. Members who are not actively engaged in health management, due to retirement or other circumstances, and, who do not wish to be part of the formal CPD scheme, can advise this on the CPD section of the subscription invoice. Federal Council, however, would still encourage such members to remain in the CPD scheme voluntarily. All other members should indicate their continuing involvement or their entry into the scheme. Formal CPD involvement entitles members to use CHE (Certified Health Executive) postnominals and to receive a Participation Certificate. Federal Council recently agreed (August 2006) that there should be greater recognition of members attending College events (as opposed to non College events) and therefore with immediate effect CPD points will be weighted accordingly. Members attending College events will be rewarded with 100% weighting ie 6 CPD hours will translate to 6 CPD points. Non-college activities will be counted at 75% of hours recorded ie 10 CPD hours would translate to 7.5 CPD points. The College will undertake those calculations when assessing members' CPD logs. Members simply need to continue to log their CPD hours. The CPD program requires each member to maintain a log of activities and for this to be available, if required, for College audit purposes. To meet the requirements of the CPD program at least 25 hours of CPD per annum is necessary. You can enter your CPD activities directly online in the Member Only website.
Alternatively, you can complete the log sheet by clicking here. Complete the CPD form on screen and submit. To download a copy of the Log Sheet in PDF format please click here. In designing your annual CPD schedule, Federal Council would encourage you to assess your personal needs and plan your activities accordingly. Federal Council will review the range of activities and hours committed to individual components of the CPD program. Membership Fees Subscriptions for the period 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009
For Overseas Membership please email the College on membership@achse.org.au How to Apply
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