Credential in Rural and Remote Health

There are two routes for securing an award of a Credential in Rural and Remote Health (Unscheduled and Urgent Care):-

1. The Learner Route

This comprises experiential work-place based learning with some blended learning such as speciality-based placements. The curriculum is outcomes-based. Attainment of the competencies may be achieved at different times depending on pre-credential experience, training, and learning.

2.The Recognition Route

This is an entirely new process for recognising a doctor’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Doctors who can demonstrate they meet the Credential’s outcomes can be awarded the Credential by providing evidence rather than completing the learning pathway.

To ensure that consistent standards are applied for doctors gaining the credential via either the learning or recognition route:

1. The recognition route is aligned with the learning route.
2. An e-portfolio will be used to collate evidence, which will be linked to each Capability in Practice (CiP) and procedural skill.
3. The same signoff panels will be used for both learning and recognition route.

Please visit the following pages relating to each route for further information:-

Learner route | Turas | Learn

Recognition route | Turas | Learn

If you are thinking of applying for either route but would like to know more or would like to ask us questions, we would be happy to arrange a meeting with one of our Associate Postgraduate Deans regarding your application.  Please contact us at nes.ruralremotecredential@nhs.scot to arrange this.

To proceed with an application, you must meet the below criteria:

1. Be currently employed as a doctor in the UK and have no GMC restrictions on your practice (please confirm your GMC number).
2. Be able to demonstrate that you have existing appropriate competencies relating to the Credential curriculum.
3. Have the backing of your current employer (following your returned application we will contact your current employer to ensure they are in support of the application.

Please note that an up to date CV must also be submitted along with application form.

Applications should be submitted along with an up to date CV to nes.ruralremotecredential@nhs.scot mailbox.  Please ensure you have completed all sections of the form and enclosed a CV.