Professional Accreditation

At present the RMS does not offer professional accreditation to its members. However this matter has been discussed over time by both members and the executive. The September 2007 issue of the RMS Bulletin updated members on the commissioned report by the University of Dundee and the establishment of the Accreditation Sub-Committee.

The Accreditation Sub-committee was established to look at the issue of accreditation and the next phase of work is consultation with the membership to ascertain whether accreditation is desirable.

We have created a questionnaire regarding whether the RMS should pursue accreditation for individual members. Many members are aware of the accreditation models that other professional bodies have adopted - is a change to the membership model of the society necessary or desirable? We would be grateful if you could complete the questionnaire to let us know your personal thoughts on the matter and whether the RMS should take this forward.

Please note questionnaire responses will be anonymous unless you choose to provide your contact details. Responses will be analysed by the Accreditation Sub-Commitee and a synopsis reported at the RMS Conference 2008 and in the RMS Bulletin.

With many thanks in anticipation
Lucy Burrow - RMS Training Director

On behalf of the Accreditation Sub-Committee: Sarah Emmerson, Rachael Maguire, Nicola Franklin, Rod Bowie, Geraldine Sharman and Diana Windsor-Brown.