BHRS Reaccreditation

There are several options available to suit you

Reaccreditaton Options for All Candidates

Note: The new reaccreditation system will be available from the beginning of 2024.  Anyone with accreditation due to expire in 2024 will be granted an extension to the end of 2024 while we transition over to the new system.  An online form will become available to submit your reaccreditation evidence.  Please keep relevant evidence of any CRM courses, symposiums, conferences etc. While we begin collating BHRS Point-approved events for 2024 and onwards we will accept proof of attendance at a minimum of one major conference (e.g. HRC or EHRA) and 2 relevant external courses.

The BHRS council has a formal commitment to maintaining our members’ skills and knowledge through re- accrediting processes and provision of high quality and relevant education.

Following accreditation, if you wish to remain accredited, you will need to re-accredit when your certification is about to expire to ensure maintenance of your CIED’s implant/follow up skills, background knowledge and/ or electrophysiology skills.

This document outlines the processes by which you can access re-accreditation for each of the accreditation processes that we offer. This process is voluntary, but without it, you would need to repeat the accreditation process to gain new BHRS accreditation.

Demonstrating skill maintenance: BHRS recognises that the number of CIEDs follow ups/implants and electrophysiology cases personally performed by an individual varies according to their seniority and their role in a department. We, therefore, accept evidence of professional activity in the three options below with minimum numbers within each option that applies.

IBHRE and EHRA accredited members can also reaccredit with BHRS using the below options

You must remain a BHRS member for the duration of your certified period (for any years missing a retrospective charge will be applied)

Option 1: reaccreditation every 5 years (via the below)

  • Achieving the BHRS standard* with the recommended minimum number of CIEDS follow ups and implants or electrophysiology cases per year*

  • Need 25 BHRS reaccreditation points over 5 years from a minimum of 2 categories**

  • A letter may be sent to your Head of Department confirming you have achieved the BHRS recommended minimum numbers***

Five yearly fee of £100

Option 2: reaccreditation every 5 years (via the below)

  • Achieving less than the BHRS standard recommended minimum number of CIEDS follow ups & implants or electrophysiology cases implants per year*

  • Need 45 BHRS reaccreditation points over 5 years from a minimum of 2 categories**

Five yearly fee of £150

Option 3: taking the BHRS exam again

  • Take the BHRS examination again

  • You are not required to complete a logbook for reaccreditation

Five yearly fee of £350 (if you pass)

Next Exam Date

  • 22nd November 2023

  • 15th May 2024

  • 20th November 2024

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Certification Expiry Dates for Past Candidates 

Your BHRS certification expires in 5 years from the date you received full certification (i.e. when you had passed both the exam and logbook)

Your BHRS certification expires in 10 years from the date you received full certification (i.e. when you had passed both the exam and logbook)

Your BHRS certification expires 31st December 2024.

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How to Get Your Event on the BHRS Points List

We are currently collating details of events/courses/conferences/webinars etc from 2024.  If you’d like your educational training to be BHRS endorsed please drop an email to admin@bhrs.com and we will send you more details.

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