Welcome to the BSCI on-line accreditation application system.
The BSCI/BSCCT organises accreditation for cardiac CT including level 1 (basic), level 2 (independent practitioner), and level 3 (advanced).
The BSCI/BSCCT Accreditation process has once again been updated. Several grey areas were identified during application reviews over the last year and this generated significant discussion and email traffic between applicants, the Accreditation Committee and the BSCI/BSCCT Secretariat.
Please read the application criteria before applying on-line. These can be found via the tabs at the top of this page.
Please note applications by email or post will no longer be accepted.
Please make sure before you apply to check that you meet the criteria for the level of accreditation you are applying for. Should you have to withdraw your application for any reason, including not meeting the criteria in full, then you will be issued a refund less an administration fee of £35.
Accreditation lasts for 3 years after which you will need to apply for re-accreditation. The re-accreditation process is the same as the initial application process in that you will need to provide case reports, evidence of CPD etc. You will need to ensure you read the requirements for the level you are applying for at re-accreditation. Please follow the appropriate tab at the top of this page for the requirements and links to the on-line application process.
Application for BSCI/BSCCT Accreditation in Cardiac CT Level 1 (Basic).
Applicants must either have had training at a hospital that provides exposure to the required number of cases or attended a dedicated Level 1 course delivered by trainers accredited to at least BSCI/SCCT Level 2 standard. In both circumstances, applicants must demonstrate 8 hours of CPD in cardiac CT.
Applications for Level 2 Accreditation are split into two groups, according to whether the applicant is applying to the BSCI/BSCCT for the first time or re-accrediting:
Those applying for their first Level 2 Accreditation should use the ‘Application for BSCI/BSCCT Accreditation in Cardiac CT’ Level 2 (Initial).
Those applying to re-accredit at Level 2 should use the 'Application for BSCI/BSCCT Accreditation in Cardiac CT Level 2 (Clinical Practitioner)'.
All applicants are required to provide logbook evidence of 25 live cases performed in a hospital/clinic setting. The aim of these cases is to provide evidence that the applicant has directly supervised real life cardiac CT cases, worked with the radiographer team to support the acquisition of these cases, organised any appropriate medication, and reported these cases. This is to demonstrate that the applicant has acquired the necessary skills and experience to practice cardiac CT in a real-world setting. This cannot be included as part of course based or on-line learning.
The BSCI/BSCCT appreciates that individuals may be undertaking a more extended role in Cardiac CT, with regular, ongoing research, teaching and/or leadership activity. Level 3 is designed as a badge to reflect this where such additional contributions to the Cardiac CT community are substantial. If this applies to you, this may be recognized through application for Level 3 accreditation. Evidence provided must relate to activity undertaken since the time of your last accreditation.
Applicants will typically (i) have existing Level 2 BSCI/BSCCT accreditation; (ii) be practicing clinical cardiac CT routinely and (iii) be approaching the end of their accreditation period.
Level
2 and Level 3 Accreditation is limited to Consultants or Specialty Trainees (or
Specialty Doctors at an equivalent level) in Radiology and Cardiology only.
For
those submitting a fast track application the turn around time will only
start once all relevant and correct information is provided via the
accreditation portal for the reviewers to access.