Personal accreditation process

Accreditation at a glance

Membership

• Accreditation is only available to current members of the BSE
• Membership must be continuous from the time of registration
• If membership lapses at any time, applicants will be required to pay all outstanding fees in order to receive confirmation of accredited status, or to be eligible for re-accreditation

Assessment

• Candidates pursuing TTE, TOE, ACCE, Stress Echo & Congenital Echo must pass the written examination before attending the practical assessment (logbook, live scanning and viva cases)
• Both the written and practical assessments must be passed before accredited status is confirmed. All candidates must study the relevant accreditation pack before registering for exams. See Personal accreditation.
• Standard accommodations and special requirements (such as requiring extra time or a need for a separate room) can be requested for written and practical exams

Accreditation period

• BSE accreditation is valid for five years
• Accredited members can apply for re-accreditation to extend their accreditation. Applicants must apply at least three months before the accreditation expiry date. See Re-accreditation.

Fees

• To be paid in advance following the membership payment. Please consult the relevant accreditation packs for further information on payment methods. Fees are increased annually.

More information

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any future guideline publication will not create a mid learning change for candidates. We will inform potential candidates when new guidelines are published which will at that point affect any future accreditation exams. 

Accreditation process map

Written exam terms and conditions

Practical assessment terms and conditions

Accreditation fee list

Protocols and guidelines

If you have any specific queries that are not answered here or in the accreditation documents available, please email the accreditation team.