1. Outline of process for PTP Accreditation
1. Submission of Expression of Interest
Completed – 22nd Feb 2012
2. Provisional dates for visits agreed with HEI and appointment of Chair of the Visiting Panel
Completed – End of Mar 2012
3. Completion of BSc Accreditation proforma & supporting evidence
Completed – 2nd April 2012
4. Preliminary review of submitted documentation by Panel Chair
By 23rd April
5. Confirm if accreditation visit will proceed
6. Panel visit – comprising Course Director, University SMT, Programme Team, SHA rep, NHS work base trainers, Library Services
May-June 2012
7. Outcome from Panel shared with HEI along with any conditions
8. Response to conditions by HEI where applicable
(One month from date of letter)
June-July 2012
9. Chair of Panel to review response of HEI on conditions where applicable
10. Recommendation made to ETWG
July-Aug 2012
11. Recommendation from ETWG to HCS PB
Aug 2012
12. Confirmation of decision to HEI / Accreditation award
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