IRMS Accreditation Showing the Standard Meic Pierce Owen- ably assisted by Alan Bell and Joe Chapman Edinburgh, 28th October 2016

Session content Session learning outcomes Introduction- why have accreditation? IRMS Accreditation- overview What does it involve? The written submission route The oral interview route Testimony on each route Group Session Reprise of learning outcomes Next steps and key contacts

Session learning outcomes By the end of the session, attendees should have a basic understanding of The benefits of professional accreditation The particular benefits of IRMS accreditation The two routes to IRMS accreditation What to do next/ where to find out more information

Introduction- why have accreditation? AMIRMS- visible professional status- we are a profession Job market advantage Personal professional growth Developing reflective practice Continued professional development

IRMS Accreditation- overview Developed over almost a decade Academic and professional input Extensive piloting and development Full launch from 01-01-17 : quarterly cycles Key design principle- professional accreditation for all professionals No application fee at present- status maintained through continued membership Once in the Scheme, you will become accredited

The oral interview route By submission of a completed ‘application form’ type form and 45 minute oral interview Around 1500 words Sections: principles, practice (sections), profession (personal skills/profession development) Referee Mentor Interviews to be held on the day of Group Events Pass or personal action plan- roadmap to accreditation

The written submission route By submission of a completed set of documentation Around 5000 words Sections: principles, practice (sections), profession (personal skills/profession development) Referee Mentor Quarterly cycle Pass or personal action plan- roadmap to accreditation

Testimony on each route Written- me Oral - Alan

Group session Countdown from 5 to… 4 groups 3 questions 2(0) minutes 1 deliverable- feedback to the main 0 let’s do it!

Group session 1. What do you want from accreditation? 2. How does IRMS accreditation measure up? 3. What are your personal barriers to entering the process? At the end of the session, one member of each group will feedback to the full group

Returning to the learning outcomes… Do you feel that you now have a basic understanding of… The benefits of professional accreditation The particular benefits of IRMS accreditation The two routes to IRMS accreditation What to do next/where to find more information

Next steps and key contacts Get in touch for an informal chat with a member of the accreditation team From 01 January, check the website for the documentation Key contacts: Matthew Stephenson, Paul Duller, Rachael Maguire, Alan or myself – or get in touch with anyone at IRMS Scotland or our Admin Office- and as of 01 January there will be a dedicated email address on the website Thank you- your post-nominals await!