1. Academic excellence for business and the professions CASE accreditors’ experience of accrediting a new graduate entry 2 year accelerated MSc in Medical Ultrasound Gill Harrison November 2015

2. Aims Overview of the validation process for a new innovative direct entry programme Consider some of the issues to be considered when looking at a new type of programme

3. Introduction MSc direct entry programme developed Asked to lead the accreditation Worked with programme director during development Documents arrived

4. Role of the lead accreditor Lead accreditor - work with programme team “critical friend” development of programme draft document review highlight concerns early provide advice and support help address issues prior to internal approval & CASE review

5. Normal issues to consider for any accreditation Documents Clear documentsAppropriate programme title(s)Shows evidence of critical review Service user views included (students, clinical staff, other users) Sustainable (funding, student numbers, staffing levels, quality) Programm e & modules Clear title and transparent pathway(s)Appropriate & realistic timeframe Relevant modules and learning outcomes (LOs) Core material included & links to national standards (e.g. QAA, NSC) - CASE requirements met? Assessments (range, appropriate for LOs, M-level, clear weighting/compensation etc) Clinical Capacity for training students (staffing levels, range of examinations) Mentor/assessor training provisionSupport for clinical departments Assessments (should include final competency assessment - pass/fail) & moderation

6. Your turn Discuss the additional issues you need to consider when reviewing a direct entry ultrasound programme 5-10 minutes note key issues feedback

7. Additional considerations Support for clinical dept. Mentor training On-going support (link lecturer visits) Dealing with issues (FtP, professionalism, changing placements) Capacity: Clinical No. students can be accommodated? (? additional to current provision) No. placements for DE? Impact on others? (current Pg students, O&G) Capacity : University Addition to current programmes? Staffing for additional programme Basic clinical skills / simulation

8. Additional considerations Admissions Robust process How identify core skills? (Values based recruitment: respect & dignity, team work, compassion etc) Clinical dept. involvement ?Hand-eye co-ordination assessment Admissions Entry qualifications Funding -departments -students Will overseas applicants be accepted Occupational health, DBS etc Admissions - info Understand lack of registration with PSRB e.g. HCPC Extended working days Ensure good awareness of the role and career choice

9. Additional considerations Curriculum Cross teaching with current course? LOs show development during programme Mandatory training (University responsibility) Student Background Student background experience. How will team deal with this? - Basic anatomy - imaging procedures - health care processes Monitoring How ID failing students? Options for extending training? Options for exit awards?

10. Make recommendations Conditions, recommendations, commendations Revisit amended documentation Lead accreditor report drafted & agreed by all accreditors CASE council decision Consider review of programme in 2 years

11. Summary Does it meet CASE requirements? Consider specific issues relating to new programme development Don’t be prescriptive (unless CASE requirement) Supportive process Encourage innovation & new ideas Suggest enhancements to help programme team