BSCCP guide to recertification Workload Must see the requisite number of new abnormal smear presentations during the audit period. The audit period is any twelve month period in the 36 months (3 years) prior to the recertification date. The requisite number of new presentations is 50. The recertification date is the date set by the Certification and Training Committee and is the same date for all certificated colposcopists irrespective of how long they might have been certificated. A new patient is a patient who has been referred to the clinic during the audit period and this can include re-referrals in respect of patients who have been previously discharged whether or not they have had treatment.
Audit Must collect and be able to provide the necessary data required to complete the BSCCP Recertification criteria for either a 6 month audit or a 12 month audit.
2012 - changes to recertification: The Audit period will be for 12 months rather than 6 months
The required minimum caseload will be 50 cases per year
The 50 cases can be made up as follows: • A minimum of 25 new cases with abnormal cytology or HPV+ve with negative cytology • A maximum of 25 new cases referred with abnormal symptoms or an abnormal appearing cervix or tertiary referrals within or between colposcopy clinics
Whist the changeover is being initiated during the 2012 round of recertification, those recertifying who wish to use the current criteria will be allowed to do so.
2 A colposcopist who, for any reason, is unable to see the number of new patients required by the time in question may apply for recertification provisional upon a 6 month audit showing an increase in the numbers of new patients seen, being submitted within 12 months. After 12 months the colposcopist will be removed from the register of colposcopists.
CPD Must have attended at least one BSCCP recognised intermediate/advanced postgraduate meeting, or alternatively a BSCCP Annual Scientific Meeting, in the preceding 3 years. It is essential to keep and be able to present attendance certificates as evidence. A colposcopist who has failed to attend a recognised meeting within the preceding 3 years may apply for recertification provisional upon a certificate of attendance at an approopriate recognised meeting being submitted within 12 months of the recertification date. After 12 months the colposcopist will be removed from the register of colposcopists.
Payment To remain on the BSCCP Register of colposcopists the Colposcopist should either remain a fully paid up member of the Society, or pay an Administration Fee of ÂŁ200 when applying for the Certificate. A colposcopist who is a member of the Society but fails to pay the annual subscription will receive certification provisional upon receipt of payment within 6 months of the due date (1st January). After 6 months the colposcopist will be removed form the register of colposcopists if payment is still not forthcoming.