The Australasian College of Phlebology

What The Australasian College of Phlebology does

The Australasian College of Phlebology (ACP) is a private, non-profit professional membership organisation that serves as the primary credentialing and training body for phlebology practitioners across Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1988 as the Sclerotherapy Society of Australia and headquartered in Chatswood, NSW, the College delivers a structured three-stage training pathway (Basic, Advanced, and Fellowship) that is recognised by the Union Internationale de Phlebologie (UIP) as an international benchmark. Its core offerings include supervised clinical rotations at Accredited Training Centres, online training modules developed under UIP auspices, ultrasound certifications (CCPU LEVU via partnership with ASUM and the Advanced Certificate of Ultrasound in Phlebology), and the peer-reviewed Phlebology Journal published six times yearly by SAGE. Practitioner-facing member services include a CPD online portal, a procedure-level Safety Data system, webcasts, and a public 'Find a Vein Doctor' database that funnels patients to credentialed members.

The College monetises through a diversified mix of recurring and transactional revenue streams. Membership fees range from $175 AUD (Allied Health) to $1,855 AUD (Fellow), with Trainee ($815 AUD), Ordinary ($905 AUD), and Affiliate/International Fellow ($230 AUD) tiers in between, plus a $220 AUD application fee. Online education modules are priced at $1,590 AUD annually for UIP/ACP members versus $2,200 AUD for non-members, bundled with Royal Society of Medicine library access valued at £260. Annual Scientific Meeting registrations run $1,050–$2,150 AUD depending on tier and timing (early bird, standard, late), with day passes and workshop add-ons available. Additional revenue comes from training program fees, per-lecture webcast sales ($55 AUD each), and merchandise.

The go-to-market is hybrid and event-driven. The annual ASM (approximately 120 delegates, ~80% Australia / ~20% New Zealand) anchors mid-funnel acquisition and retention; the public Find a Vein Doctor database drives patient referrals to member practitioners; and direct membership enrollment sustains the recurring revenue base. Channels include the College website, the Phlebology Journal, the Veinews newsletter, and outreach initiatives such as the Phlebology Mission Fiji (April 2024), funded through the separately chartered Phlebology Foundation of Australia. Geographic reach is international via UIP membership and online module sales, but the primary paying market remains Australasia.

Name

The Australasian College of Phlebology

Legal name

The Australasian College of Phlebology

Website

https://phlebology.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Australasian College of Phlebology is the primary credentialing and training body for phlebology practitioners across Australia and New Zealand, delivering a three-stage training pathway, ultrasound certifications, and the annual Phlebology Journal to medical fellows, trainees, and allied health members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Professional Education and Credentialing

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Phlebology training
• Medical credentialing
• Venous disease education
• Ultrasound phlebology
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatswood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from various categories including Fellows, Trainee Members, Allied Health Members, and Affiliate Members. Provides access to member services, journals, conferences, and training discounts.
2. Conference Registration: Registration fees for Annual Scientific Meetings with tiered pricing for members, non-members, trainees, and day registrations. Includes early-bird and standard pricing.
3. Online Education Modules: Annual subscription access to online training modules for UIP and ACP members at special rates, with non-member pricing available. Includes access to Royal Society of Medicine online library.
4. Training Program Fees: Fees for formal Basic, Advanced, and Fellowship training programs with supervised clinical training at Accredited Training Centres.
5. Shop Sales: Sales of books, brochures, and examination materials through the College shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Australasian College of Phlebology (ACP) is the primary professional body for phlebology in Australia and New Zealand. It delivers a three-stage structured training pathway (Basic, Advanced, and Fellowship) including online modules, ultrasound courses, and supervised clinical training at Accredited Training Centres, culminating in credentialing as a Fellow. It also runs annual scientific conferences, publishes the Phlebology Journal, and operates member services such as CPD tracking, the Find a Vein Doctor public database, and a webcast library.

Product overview

The Australasian College of Phlebology is a professional medical membership organization offering a unified portfolio of educational products and services for medical practitioners in phlebology. The core offering comprises structured training pathways: Online Training Modules (Basic/Advanced/Fellowship levels developed with UIP), an Online Ultrasound Course (CCPU LEVU via ASUM partnership and ACUP), and Formal Training Programs with supervised clinical rotations at Accredited Training Centres. Additional offerings include Preceptorships, Courses and Workshops, Annual Scientific Meetings (ACP2025-2027), the Phlebology Journal (SAGE), member services (Find a Vein Doctor database, Webcasts, Safety Data System, CPD Online), and the charitable Phlebology Foundation of Australia. The portfolio is designed to support progressive development from foundational knowledge through to advanced clinical practice and Fellowship, recognized by the UIP as an international benchmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Training Modules

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% of population affected by varicose veins, representing significant market need
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Youth Without A Mission (YWAM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2024YWAM was the go-to team in Fiji that coordinated the Phlebology Mission Fiji, bringing together equipment and supplies and ensuring safe entry into the country.
• SigvarisminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2024Trade partner for Phlebology Mission Fiji, donating 2 suitcases of compression stockings and funds.
• Fujifilm SonositeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2024Donated a Fujifilm Sonosite ultrasound machine to Zen clinic during Phlebology Mission Fiji.
• ClariusminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2024Trade partner for Phlebology Mission Fiji, buying a 15MHz POCUS ultrasound device.
• MedtronicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2024Trade partner donating 2 radiofrequency generators, 12 RFA fibers, and vascular packs for Phlebology Mission Fiji.
• Device ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2024Trade partner donating a 1500nm laser, 5 laser fibers, and a Klein pump for Phlebology Mission Fiji.
• MedisolminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2024Trade partner donating a laser machine for Phlebology Mission Fiji.
• MedlineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2024Trade partner donating vascular packs for Phlebology Mission Fiji.
• Laureth-9minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2024Donated sclerosant for Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) procedures during Phlebology Mission Fiji.
• Zen's Clinic (Dr Zen Low)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2024Fijian clinic generously opened by Dr Zen Low for the Phlebology Mission Fiji team to treat patients and provide valuable instruction to Fijian doctors.
• Phlebology Foundation of Australia (PFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Charitable organization dedicated to advancing phlebology through clinical, educational and research initiatives. Aims to establish Phlebology Centres in all Australian capital cities. Funded the Phlebology Mission Fiji.
• Union Internationale de Phlebologie (UIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP is a member of UIP and developed its online education modules under UIP auspices. ACP members can attend UIP events at member rates. The ACP training curriculum is recognized by UIP as an international benchmark.
• Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP partners with ASUM to provide the Certificate in Clinician Performed Ultrasound: Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound (CCPU LEVU), a compulsory course for ACP trainees at Advanced level.
• Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSM online library access included with ACP online module subscription, valued at £260. Available to ANZ and UIP Tier 1 members.
• Zen's Clinic (Dr Zen Low)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFijian clinic that hosted the Phlebology Mission Fiji team, providing space for procedures and training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• European College of Phlebology: Pan-European society delivering phlebology training, certification, and the European Board of Phlebology exam. Comparable to ACP in delivering a multi-stage credentialing curriculum and serving as the regional specialty standards-setter.
• Union Internationale de Phlebologie (UIP): International umbrella organization for national phlebology societies. ACP is a member and content partner; UIP operates at the federation level above ACP, making it a structural peer in the same global phlebology standards ecosystem.
• American Vein and Lymphatic Society (formerly American College of Phlebology): The primary U.S. phlebology professional society offering credentialing, training, and an annual congress. Directly comparable to ACP in mission (specialty credentialing, training pathways, CME, and member referrals), differing mainly by geography and member scale.
• Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM): ANZ-based professional society for ultrasound in medicine. ACP partners with ASUM to deliver the CCPU LEVU qualification; ASUM is structurally a peer in delivering specialty credentials, CPD tracking, and annual meetings in the same region.
• Canadian Society of Phlebology: Canadian phlebology society providing training, credentialing, and an annual scientific meeting. Operates the same credentialing-conference model as ACP, just at smaller scale and in a single national jurisdiction.
• The College of Phlebology (UK): UK-based phlebology training and credentialing body offering diploma and fellowship pathways. Mirrors ACP's three-stage training model (basic/advanced/fellowship) and annual conference cadence, making it a direct international counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• Australasian College of Dermatologists: ANZ specialist medical college for dermatologists, including Fellows like Prof Kurosh Parsi who also serve ACP. Overlaps ACP on venous/lymphatic clinical scope and offers a larger credentialing and CPD infrastructure with a broader specialty footprint.
• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP): Australia's largest medical college, providing CPD, education, and quality standards to GPs, many of whom perform basic vein procedures. Represents the broader-incumbent alternative pathway for phlebology-adjacent education and CPD hours.
• Royal Society of Medicine (RSM): UK-based professional society offering CPD, online learning libraries, and event programming. ACP bundles RSM online library access with its education subscription, making RSM both a content partner and a broader-incumbent peer in medical professional education.
• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: Major ANZ surgical specialty college with formal training, fellowship, and CPD programs. Represents a larger-scale operating model of the same specialty-college structure ACP runs for phlebology, and competes for clinical training hours and credentialing of vascular procedures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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