RCSEd has a longstanding reputation for offering the highest standards of surgical education and training activity, both nationally and internationally. As part of our commitment to maintaining and improving these standards, we offer two separate quality assurance services through RCSEd CPD approval and RCSEd Accreditation of external educational activities.
Further information on CPD approval, including how to apply, can be found on the CPD page.
RCSEd CPD Approval
Further information on CPD approval, including how to apply can be found below.
Learn MoreRCSEd Accreditation
The marker of RCSEd Accreditation shows that an educational activity meets our rigorous standards.
By having accreditation status, you will receive the below benefits:
Assurance for prospective attendees that the course meets our exacting quality standards.
Use the College logo on the marketing and certificates for the accredited course.
Support and feedback on course design and delivery.
Use “accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh” on course material.
Listing on the RCSEd Accredited Courses area of the College website.
Award of CPD points for the course (up to 6 CPD points per day).
RCSEd Surgical Accreditation
Applications for Surgical Course Accreditation can be made by completing the form and returning it along with the required supporting documentation to Accreditation.
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Find Out MoreRCSEd Accreditation – Surgical Educational Activity
RCSEd can provide accreditation of a wide range of surgical educational activities as listed below.
Further information on the RCSEd Accreditation process for these educational activities, including how to apply, can be found on the RCSEd Surgical Accreditation page.
Educational programmes/modules of 3 weeks or more duration that result in certificate, diploma or degree.
Programmes which lead to national permissive professional qualifications.
Courses or events of 5 days duration or less.
Centres which offer their own portfolio of courses.
UK-based programmes for UK-based surgeons and overseas programmes for UK-based surgeons.
Books, portfolios, reference materials can be considered on request.