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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. IRMS Accreditation- overview
Developed over almost a decade
Academic and professional input
Extensive piloting and development
Full launch from : 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Testimony on each route
Written- me
Oral - Alan

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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 address on the website
Thank you- your post-nominals await!