Registrations open on Tuesday 19 May 2026 and close on Monday 29 June 2026.
Only candidates who have passed the written exam can register onto the practical assessment (except Level 1).
Please login to your BSE account before you attempt registration.
The practical assessment consists of 3 Stations.
Station 1 (logbook): All logbooks will be assessed prior to this assessment and must be submitted via the portal in advance. Logbook submission deadline (UPDATED)- Tuesday 07 July by 5pm.
Only sign up to the waitlist if you intend to submit your logbook by the noted logbook submission deadline as specified on this event registration. Failure to submit your logbook will cancel your placement/waitlist request.
Station 2 (live scanning): Candidates will be asked to acquire a number of views on a normal volunteer/simulator. The assessor will be present in the room and may help adjust the echo machine buttons as directed by the candidate if the machine is unfamiliar. This will be done in a specified timescale.
Station 3 (five viva cases): 5 video cases will be assessed at this station as per the accreditation guidelines, to be presented to the assessor(s).
Station 3 (Level 1): identification of pathologies, cases presented by an examiner, candidate is to complete a report while viewing cases.
Candidates who successfully complete all three stations will be deemed to have passed the accreditation process. Certificates will be issued on the day.
Registrations: confirmations of times are emailed to candidates at least 4 weeks before the scheduled assessment. Times usually range from 08:30 - 16:00, the entire assessment can last up to 3 hours. We advise that candidates allow plenty of time for travel.
Re-submission: first attempt candidates need only repeat the station at which they did not pass in the first attempt. Re-submission fees apply, please refer to the relevant accreditation pack for information on fees.
Cancellations: all cancellations must be made in writing (email) providing appropriate information and reason for cancellation to [email protected]. For cancellations that are made 7 days or less will be charged the exam booking fee. Further information on the practical process can be found in the current accreditation pack. Please click here to download the relevant pack. If you have any issues with registrations please contact us.
BSE reserve the right to reject registrations that are not eligible for this assessment.