Course Accreditation

Providing a quality mark for surgical education

As well as running a large number of surgical education courses, the RCS also accredits and monitors short courses run by other providers.

Course accreditation is usually awarded for three years following a successful panel visit to view the co urse in delivery. Any accreditation is subject to satisfactory annual monitoring and review.

Benefits of Course Accreditation

Having a course accredited will demonstrate that the course meets the standards as defined by the Royal College of Surgeons, and that it offers a high-quality learning experience. Recognition of these factors may assist in attracting course delegates. Accredited courses will also receive the following benefits:

• Peer review from a panel of leading surgeons
• Use of the RCS Logo on course materials and website
• Use of the strap line 'Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England'
• Listing on the RCS Website
• Listing on RCS Accreditation Portal
• Listing in RCS Bulletin
• Use of RCS participant evaluation questionnaire
• Applicable courses will be awarded with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points as part of Course Accreditation

RCS Accreditation cycle

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In order to apply for your activity to be accredited for the purposes of short courses, please select the link below: