• Emergency department FACEM training accreditation

    Site eligibility triage — Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand

  • This tool provides a preliminary assessment of a site's potential eligibility for ACEM accreditation pathways. By answering a series of questions about the emergency department's service level, supervision arrangements, educational resources, and location, you will be directed to the accreditation pathway that may best align with your site's circumstances.

    Results are indicative only and do not constitute accreditation approval. You will be required to submit a formal application to the College.

  • Is the site a Level 3–6 emergency department?


    Per ACEM Statement on the role delineation of emergency departments and other hospital-based emergency care services

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  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

  • Does the site meet full FACEM supervision requirements?

    • FACEM supervision ≥ 14 h / 7 days
    • DEMT ≥ 10 h CST
    • Local WBA Coordinator
    • Formal education program

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  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • Does the site meet Tier 3 supervision requirements?

    • FACEM supervision ≥ 50% of trainee time
    • DEMT ≥ 5 h
    • Local WBA Coordinator
    • Formal education program
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  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • Tier 3 accreditation (12 months)


    Your site may qualify for Tier 3 ED accreditation (12 months), please refer to the Training Site Accreditation section of the ACEM website for further details on how to apply.

  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • Does the site meet linked accreditation supervision requirements?

    • FACEM supervision ≥ 50% of trainee time
    • DEMT ≥ 5 h
    • Local WBA Coordinator
    • Some education activities present
    • Site has the capacity to connect with another accredited department to deliver education
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  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • Linked accreditation (12 months)


    Your site may qualify for Linked accreditation (12 months), please refer to the Training Site Accreditation section of the ACEM website for further details on how to apply.

  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • Is the site located in a rural or remote area?

    • Australia: Modified Monash Model MM3–7
    • Aotearoa NZ: GCH classification U2 or R1–3
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  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • Does the site meet all Blended Supervision Placement (BSP) criteria?

    • 24-hour pathology and radiology on site
    • On-floor FACEM / FRACGP / FRNZCGP / FACRRM supervision ≥ 50% of time
    • Local Supervisor + Remote DEMT arrangement
    • FACEM on site ≥ 1.0 FTE or equivalent locum
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  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • Special Skills Placement — Rural and Remote


    This site may qualify for a Special Skills Placement: Cat 'A' SSP (accredited) or Cat 'T' SSP (one-off, trainee-specific). A Rural Gen / GP SSP may also apply if RACGP or ACRRM accredited.

    For further details on how to apply, please refer to the Training Site Accreditation section of the ACEM website.

  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • Does the site qualify for a Rural & Remote Health Special Skills Placement (SSP)?

    • Level 2–3 rural health facility
    • Australia MM3–7 or Aotearoa NZ: As per DRHM of RNZCGP classification Level 1, 2 or 3 Rural Hospital
    • Primary Supervisor: FRACGP / FACRRM or FACEM (min 3 yrs post-fellowship)
    • Duration: 3 or 6 FTE months
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  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • Not eligible — no pathway found


    This site does not meet any ED FACEM training accreditation criteria under current ACEM standards. Contact ACEM directly if you believe there are exceptional circumstances.

  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • General ED accreditation


    Your site may qualify for ED accreditation, please refer to the Training Site Accreditation section of the ACEM website for further details on how to apply.

  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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  • Blended Supervision Placement (BSP)


    Your site may qualify for a Blended Supervision Placement (maximum 6 FTE months core ED time and maximum 1.0 FTE trainee per site at any time). For further details on how to apply, please refer to the Training Site Accreditation section of the ACEM website.

     

  • Based on ACEM accreditation standards · For official guidance refer to acem.org.au

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