Re-accreditation Options for All Candidates
Note: The new accreditation system is now available. Anyone with accreditation due to expire in 2024 will be granted an extension to the end of 2024. You can use the online form to submit your accreditation evidence. Please keep relevant evidence of attendance at any CRM courses, symposiums, conferences etc.
The BHRS council is committed to maintaining the highest levels of skills and knowledge within our membership. The re-accreditation process has been designed to ensure that these levels are properly sustained and supported.
Accreditation lasts for 5 years after passing your exams. If you wish to remain accredited you must remain a BHRS member, ensure the maintenance of the CIED’s implant/follow-up skills, background knowledge and/or electrophysiology skills. If you do this you can apply for re-accreditation when your certificate expires (or shortly before expiration if you want to have no break)
This page outlines the processes by which you can access re-accreditation. There are a number of different ways in which you can achieve re-accreditation, and these processes are outlined below. The new system allows you to submit evidence of skills maintenance which can be processed online.This process gives candidates an alternative to resitting the exams.
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. Therefore each option accepts evidence of professional activity relative to the minimum numbers required. Those minimum requirements are specified under each option.
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IBHRE and EHRA accredited members can also accredit 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)
Please note you must be logged in to the BHRS members area to access the accreditation system
Option 1: accreditation every 5 years via a points system (outlined below)
Five yearly fee of £150
Option 2: Resitting the Exam
Five yearly fee of £350 (if you pass)
*The BHRS standards for i) Interventional Electrophysiology study and catheter ablation in adults 2020 and ii) Clinical Standards and Guidelines for the Follow Up of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDS) for Cardiac Rhythm Management (June 2022)
**See category list
***You may be required to send us proof countersigned by your Head of Department that you have achieved the BHRS recommended numbers
Additional Notes:
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Extensions can be applied for maternity leave and long-term sick
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If in any 1 year the minimum number device follow ups & device implants as per BHRS standards has not been achieved then if an average over 5 years reaches the minimum number per year required this will be accepted.
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You must have been a BHRS member to accredit using the points system and remain a member to remain accredited. If you have let your membership lapse a 50% retrospective membership charge will be added to your final accreditaion fee.