Overview of the application process for the 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):
To ensure that consistent standards are applied for doctors gaining the credential via either the training or recognition route:
For Learner route applications the Credential Development Body will review the application, self-assessment, references, and responsible officer endorsement in order to ensure that those with relevant previous skills/experience will have these recognised appropriately.
Doctors working within the scope of the credential and wishing to be acknowledged as credential holders will apply for recognition to be a credential holder
The recognition route is an entirely new process for acknowledging a doctor’s knowledge, skills and experience against a number of credential specific capabilities in practice (CiPs) and procedural skills. Doctors who can demonstrate they meet the outcomes of a GMC (General Medical Council) credential can be awarded the credential by providing evidence instead of completing the credential training pathway.
For further details on a recognition route application please refer to the document – Credential Specific Guidance