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AAPT successful in Science Council Member Body application

9 August 2017

Today the AAPT were delighted to be accepted as a Member Body of the Science Council.

Major causes of death and how they have changed

4 August 2017

Since 2001, death rates from heart disease and stroke have halved for both males and females.

Over the same time period deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s have increased by 60% in males and have doubled in females.

The RSPH Heggie award winner for the 2016 Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology has been announced today.

19 July 2017

The winner is Paul Abrahams from Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Paul was supported during his training as a trainee anatomical pathology technologist (APT) by the team at Southend University Hospital, including his mentors, Tim Cahill - Senior APT and Dr S Payne - Consultant Histopathologist . We are sure the team will be delighted with the result Paul has achieved and the celebrations in the department will no doubt begin very soon!

Paul attended the Level 3 Diploma course at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and lead course facilitator, Michelle Lancaster is delighted by the announcement but not entirely surprised as it was evident from the outset just how much hard work Paul put into his studies. Paul consistently produced work to an extremely high standard and successfully passed all 10 modules of the Level 3 Diploma on his first attempt - qualifying in September 2016.

Paul’s practical external assessor said; Paul is a real team player and is passionate about his career as an APT… he has the interest and inclination to better his working practices to achieve the best results possible giving him good standards of practice both now and in the future. Paul is empathetic and compassionate and is a joy to be around in the mortuary environment and is a total asset to the mortuary and the team.

The Heggie award is presented yearly to the trainee APT who completes all 10 modules of the Level 3 Diploma to a high standard and who also receives the highest overall average score in the 4 examinations set by RSPH.

Paul, who is also a member of the AAPT, will be presented with his award during a ceremony held by RSPH in London on the 14^th September 2017.

The AAPT would like to offer congratulations to Paul on his excellent achievement. Well done.

External Assessor Training Awareness Day

26 June 2017

Emma Romeling FAAPT reports on the latest External Assessor Training Awareness Day training on the 22^nd June in Wigan as part of the AAPT Education & Training Committee and with assistance from Michelle Lancaster FAAPT and with our colleagues from the Academy for Healthcare Science.

Resources for professionals involved in major incidents

22 June 2017

Major Incident Resources that APTs might find useful

Brain & Spinal Cord Removal

21 June 2017

One of the outcomes of the brain and spinal cord survey was to increase the number of training facilities available in which APTS could attend to refresh their knowledge or gain the skills to undertake this technique.

Dignity in Dying

16 June 2017

With the introduction of a "Dignity Logo" as one aspect of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals End of Life Care Strategy, Mortuary Manager and AAPT Fellow David King reports on how his team of APTs took an active role in embracing and facilitating a positive change in their area.

Guidelines on autopsy practice: Fetal autopsy (2nd trimester fetal loss and termination of pregnancy for congenital anomaly)

16 June 2017

The autopsy guidelines published by The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) are guidelines that enable pathologists to deal with non-forensic consent and Coroners’ post-mortem examinations in a consistent manner and to a high standard.

APTs and social media

12 June 2017

Recently the UK has seen terrible incidents on our streets that have shocked and upset the nation.

RSPH Level 3 Diploma Course - University Hospital of North Tees

25 May 2017

Applications for October 2017 start date with in house programme starting February 2018

Manchester: thoughts from our Vice-Chair

25 May 2017

AAPT’s thoughts are with the victims, and those they loved and who loved them, following this brutal and indiscriminate attack on Monday night.

Manchester bombing - support from our Maltese members

23 May 2017

It was heartening to receive support from overseas after the horrific events in Manchester

AAPT launch Members Disciplinary Policy

18 May 2017

In keeping with accepted practice amongst professional bodies, the AAPT has ‘rules’ that all members must adhere to as part of their membership.

Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016

8 May 2017

The consultation on the new cremation regulations for Scotland being created under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 is now available.

Do you want to assess APTs at L3 Diploma level?

25 April 2017

Assessor Training Awareness Day: 22nd June 2017
10.00am – 16.15pm

AAPT Consent Training 2017

21 April 2017

On Friday 21st April, the AAPT hosted another training day on issues involving consent.

The event is held in liaison with the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and delegates came from many varied professions - APTs, biomedical scientists, consultant pathologists and those working in bereavement.

HTA Annual Conference 2017

21 April 2017

This year the HTA will be focusing on conversations around death and dying

HTA launches updated Codes of Practice and Standards

13 April 2017

The HTA have launched updated Codes of Practice and Standards. These provide practical guidance on human tissue legislation for professionals.

Guidelines on autopsy practice: Autopsy in sickle cell disease and sickle trait persons' published

13 April 2017

The autopsy guidelines published by The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) are bench-top guidelines for pathologists to deal with non-forensic consent and Coroners’ post-mortem
examinations in a consistent manner and to a high standard.

RSPH Level 3 Diploma APT Top up Programme

12 April 2017

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS FT is a registered centre for the qualification – Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (APT) – centre number 4521.

National Conference in Pregnancy and Infant Loss

6 April 2017

Debby Foster FAAPT reports from the National Conference in Pregnancy and Infant Loss at the Holiday Inn in Kensington, London held on 26th March 2017

Healthcare Science Week

27 March 2017

Healthcare Science Week or, #HCSWeek17 as it is known by its social media hashtag, is an annual, week-long programme designed to promote the amazing work of healthcare science professionals and highlight the difference they make to patients' lives. AAPT Fellow David King reports on APT participation this year.

Mass Fatality Planning for the Unknown

26 March 2017

Over recent years there seems to have been an increase in major incidents, with the UK terrorism threat currently classified as “severe”

Member Disciplinary Policy Draft

26 March 2017

AAPT members are encouraged to send comments with regard to a draft Member Disciplinary Policy

AAPT Mentoring Day - a report

19 March 2017

Nicky Wright MAAPT gives an overview of the recent Level 3/4 Mentoring day

National guidance on learning from deaths

17 March 2017

The purpose of the guidance is to help standardise and improve the way acute, mental health and community Trusts identify, report, review, investigate and learn from deaths, and engage with bereaved families and carers in this process.

2017/2018 Membership Renewal – message from the Chair

1 March 2017

The Chair of the AAPT, Ishbel Gall, recaps on the last 12 months of AAPT activity and highlights much is ahead for APTs across the UK and beyond

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