About AAPT

Formation

The Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology (AAPT) was formed in 2003 with support from the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), Royal College of Pathologists and the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH). The AAPT is the association for technologists who work in both hospital and local authority mortuaries throughout the United Kingdom.

Members are also welcome from overseas.

Aims, objectives and influence

The AAPT is committed to working with the appropriate authorities and organisations to help ensure, and improve, the professional, educational and practical standards for technologists across the United Kingdom and beyond.
The Department of Health has approached the AAPT to comment on every major consultation document relating to death, bereavement, post-mortem consent and pandemic planning. As a member of the Royal College of Pathologists Workforce Advisory Group, the AAPT is leading the way to develop qualifications fit for purpose and also has representation on the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH) APT Examination Board.

Strong links have been developed with the Health Professions Council, Voluntary Registration Council, Home Office, Federation for Healthcare Science and many other relevant bodies.

The AAPT provides a Continuing Professional Development scheme for all members. For those achieving a high standard of CPD activity, a CPD Award Certificate is granted.

Events

A major date of each year is the AAPT Conference. This informative meeting provides a stimulating lecture programme often with renowned speakers. It also allows opportunity to socialise with other delegates in a convivial atmosphere.
The AAPT also organises one day seminars on relevant specific themes on matters relating to anatomical pathology technology. See events section for further information.

Members section

This site has a member’s only domain which includes:

• web discussion forum for swapping technical and general information
• articles and reports
• online Read, Test and Reflect questions for continuing professional development
• members news.

Any person wishing to join can download the application form from the join page.

Further information

Why join? Membership benefits of the AAPT
Application form
AAPT Continuing Professional Development
Events
AAPT (UK) Council Members
AAPT (UK) constitution

Last updated: March 2008