Australia’s accreditation authorities for regulated health professions
The Health Professions Accreditation Collaborative Forum (HPAC Forum) is a coalition of the 15 accreditation authorities providing accreditation functions for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law
The Forum works collaboratively with our member organisations and other stakeholders to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of accreditation and assessment functions of the regulated health professions for the benefit of the community.
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Our vision
To create better health outcomes through high quality accreditation and assessment services
for all regulated health professions within Australia.
Our expertise
Education standards
Setting education standards for health practitioner programs to graduate safe and competent practitioners
Improving education and training
Encouraging improvements in the education and training of health professionals to respond to evolving health needs and practices
Accreditation
Extensive knowledge in assessing and accrediting health education programs
Assessment of practitioners
Strong collective experience and understanding in the assessment of overseas qualified health practitioners
Collaboration and consultation
Working with a wide range of industry stakeholder bodies and actively engaging with professional members in the regulation of professional practice
Sector partnerships
Forming partnerships to improve understanding and reduce duplication