The programme accreditation process a rigorous quality assessment process based on the evidence submitted by the Education Provider. It ensures the teaching, learning, assessment and development initiatives meet the capabilities described in the Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice and the Standards of Education and Training.
The Centre is responsible for programme accreditation. It will review submissions through reviewer panels, the criteria is matched against the Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England and Standards of Education and Training set by NHS England.
Programme accreditation process stages
More detailed information on the programme accreditation stages is available here.
| Stage 1 | Submission date agreed |
| Stage 2 | Submission |
| Stage 3 | Threshold review |
| Stage 4 | Standards review |
| Stage 5 | Independent panel review |
| Stage 6 | Notification and final processes |
The programme will join the Center’s quality monitoring process to ensure the programme continues to meet the standards.
Supporting information: