Information for Applicants
The Conjoint Committee recognises those who have undertaken training in Peripheral Endovascular Therapy (PET) in either Australia or New Zealand, or who have been trained internationally but who now reside in either of these countries.
Trainees wishing to complete training in PET should register their training prospectively with the Conjoint Committee and record their training in accordance with the requirements in an appropriate logbook. Candidates must undertake a prescribed level of training before they can be assessed by a Supervisor recognised by the Conjoint Committee.
Trainees applying for recognition of training should forward the log books of their experience, together with a Supervisor’s report attesting to the candidate’s competence.
The Supervisor should be recognised by the Conjoint Committee in the particular type of peripheral endovascular therapy, or be known to be of equivalent standard.
The Conjoint Committee will meet twice yearly and will notify results of the outcome of each application to the applicant, parent College and Specialist Society.
The following requirements are based on current literature relating to “learning curve experience”.
- Appropriate facilities for training in peripheral endovascular therapy should be available in major hospitals. Exposure to peripheral endovascular therapeutic procedures should be available to trainees from surgery, medicine or radiology.
- Training implies an expression of vocational ambition in peripheral endovascular therapy in an advanced training program.
- The Committee recommends that peripheral endovascular radiological procedures in children fourteen (14) years of age and under, should only be performed by those who have satisfied the training requirements for paediatric peripheral endovascular therapy.
- Cognitive and interpretive skills combined with a clear understanding of the role of peripheral endovascular therapy in patient management are as important as technical skills. This includes attendance at appropriate teaching sessions and relevant procedures.
- Appropriate training and accreditation in fluoroscopic theory, practice and radiation safety must be obtained and a current license from the local licensing body held.
- The candidate must independently complete the specified minimum number of procedures under supervision before the supervisor may consider assessing competence.
- A satisfactory report from the supervisor will be required at the completion of the training program. The supervisor should attest that the candidate is competent to perform the endovascular procedure safely and expeditiously, plus be able to competently integrate indications for other procedures and therapy into patient management, be able to understand risk factors, recognise and manage complications and be able to recognise personal and procedural limits.
- Recognition of satisfactory peripheral endovascular therapy training will normally be given at the completion of the advanced training program of the relevant college.
- The Committee encourages successful applicants to maintain continuing medical education in the field of peripheral endovascular therapeutic practice and to regularly audit their own practice of peripheral endovascular therapy.
1. Training requirements in peripheral endovascular therapy demand a minimum 100 angiograms and 50 peripheral arterial interventions with the applicant as primary proceduralist in 50% cases. Numbers apply only to those procedures performed unassisted, but under supervision.
Log Book Requirements
Details of all cases attempted, including those not successfully completed, must be recorded prospectively in the log books provided. All details must be completed, including indications, complications, degrees of success and time taken. The time taken is recorded as a guide for the supervisor and is considered to be much less important than the successful completion of a procedure with minimal discomfort for the patient and no complications.
Supervision
The Supervisor should:
- be a senior person in an active Unit;
- be experienced in the form of Peripheral Endovascular Therapy for which application is being made;
- be recognised by the Conjoint Committee in the particular type of Peripheral Endovascular Therapy, or be known to be of equivalent standard;
- have personally supervised part of the applicant’s training.
The Conjoint Committee meets at least twice a year, to assess applications. Applications close 30 days prior to published meeting dates with any applications received after that date to be considered at the subsequent meeting. Applications must be lodged on the official form and only original documents will be accepted (no faxed copies).
Results of the assessment will be notified to the applicant in writing.
Application forms 
are available from this website. For additional information, and to submit applications, please contact: Secretariat, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Appeals Process
An appeal can be made on the following grounds
- That an error in law or in due process occurred in the formulation of the original decision
- that relevant and significant information was not considered or not properly considered in the making of the original decision.
- that the original decision was clearly inconsistent with the evidence and arguments put before the body making the original decision.
The Conjoint Committee has determined that the following fees are payable when applying for recognition of training in PET:
- Trainees resident in Australia AUD$330 (including GST)
- Trainees resident in New Zealand AUD$300 (GST exempt)
* Application Fee is non-refundable and payable at the time of application - Annual Renewal Fee $100
Contact
Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Peripheral Endovascular Therapy
Secretariat
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
College of Surgeons’ Gardens
Spring Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Tel: +613 9249 7414
Email: college.pet@surgeons.org