BSCCP guide to recertification Workload Must see the requisite number of new abnormal smear presentations during the audit period. The audit period is any twelve month period in the 36 months (3 years) prior to the recertification date. The requisite number of new presentations is 50. The recertification date is the date set by the Certification and Training Committee and is the same date for all certificated colposcopists irrespective of how long they might have been certificated. A new patient is a patient who has been referred to the clinic during the audit period and this can include re-referrals in respect of patients who have been previously discharged whether or not they have had treatment.
Audit Must collect and be able to provide the necessary data required to complete the BSCCP Recertification criteria for either a 6 month audit or a 12 month audit.
2012 - changes to recertification: The Audit period will be for 12 months rather than 6 months
The required minimum caseload will be 50 cases per year
The 50 cases can be made up as follows: • A minimum of 25 new cases with abnormal cytology or HPV+ve with negative cytology • A maximum of 25 new cases referred with abnormal symptoms or an abnormal appearing cervix or tertiary referrals within or between colposcopy clinics
Whist the changeover is being initiated during the 2012 round of recertification, those recertifying who wish to use the current criteria will be allowed to do so.