Grandfathering
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| Following on from the launch of the “Joint
statement on minimum standards for urodynamic practice in the UK”,
future trainees will go through a standardized training programme and
will gain certification in Urodynamics on successful completion of that
training. It is also necessary for those who currently perform Urodynamics and have significant experience and expertise in this area to gain certification. This process of “Grandfathering” is intended to be inclusive, allowing the vast majority of practitioners to accredit without difficulty. Some of these practitioners will have undertaken a formal training programme, such as the RCOG Special Skills Module in Urodynamics, but it is acknowledged that many people who currently perform Urodynamic studies have not been through such a system. They will need to seek recognition of their experience in order to gain certification in Urodynamics. Applications for certification through the Grandfather Clause will run from May 2010 for a period of two years. This certification will last for three years, following which application for re-certification will be necessary. The conditions required for re-accreditation will be circulated well in advance of the need to re-certify. All applications will be looked at and agreed on by the committee. It may be advisable for the applications to be divided into the appropriate branch eg. Nursing / Urology / Gynaecology; any applications from specialties not represented on the committee will be divided between the groups and appropriate advice sought from experts in that field if any disagreement arises between those viewing the applications. There is a small charge of £20 for certification; cheques should be made payable to UKCS and sent with your application. (In the event of your application being unsuccessful this will be returned). Please send completed forms to: Dr Carmel Ramage Consultant Obstetrician and Urogynaecologist Bradford Royal Infirmary Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ click here to download the form in word format Name ………………………………………………… Address……………………………………………… . ……………………………………………………… .. ………………………………………………………... I claim accreditation in Urodynamics on the following basis: □ I have been doing Urodynamics for more that 5 years □ I have a lifetime experience of >500 cases □ I was trained by …………………………………………………………. Supporting evidence should include a job plan with specific urodynamic sessions at least fortnightly or a letter signed by your Clinical Director, Chief Executive or Head of Department and your curriculum vitae OR □ I have been performing Urodynamics for less that 5 years and/or have a lifetime experience of less than 500 cases: and □ I have completed the RCOG Urodynamic Special Skills module or □ I have completed a recognized course with a final assessment Certificates of completion of the relevant course should be included as evidence OR □ I cannot claim accreditation under the above criteria but enclose the following evidence for consideration: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I wish to apply for certification in the following modules: □ A1 female laboratory urodynamics □ A2 male laboratory urodynamics □ B1 female video-urodynamics □ B2 male video-urodynamics □ C urodynamics in neuropathic patients □ D ambulatory urodynamics □ E urodynamics in children |
