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Promoting Excellence in Health Service Management
In order to promote high standards of professional practice in the area of Health Services Management, ACHSM 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 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program
The CPD Program is a major component of the College's activities. Members are encouraged and in some cases required to undertake CPD. The CPD Program is available through our events calendar on the front page of our web page.
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:
Providing a Network of Branches Located Throughout Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Thailand
Membership in ACHSM and involvement in the local Branch activities facilitates an expansion of professional networks and personal professional profile. The membership network of over 3000 world 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. ACHSM 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 ACHSM 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 ACHSM Code of Ethics and the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
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.