BHRS Accreditation

Welcome to the BHRS accreditation points system. This is a system whereby you can achieve re-accreditation using a points-based scheme instead of re-sitting the exams. Points are awarded in several different areas including conferences attended, training completed, and papers written.

The BHRS re-accreditation system is available to BHRS / EHRA / IBRHE accredited members.

Starting the process

Before proceeding to the main system, you must upload your original accreditation certificate.

Once you have uploaded your certificate you can proceed to collect points in your re-accreditation diary. You need a minimum of 25 points to be re-accredited, and points are awarded in the following areas: Events; Papers; Implants; and Other. These are listed in separate categories at the top of the first page. By clicking on each category you will be able to enter the relevant information. Supporting documentation is essential.

You will notice a “home” symbol on the top left of your screen. Clicking on this will take you to the front page of your diary at any time.

Events:

Events: Event points are awarded for conferences attended or training received. Points are allocated on hours of education received, or conference length. When you click on this category you will be taken to an database of searchable events. The database has a number of filters to help your search. You can select to filter by Once you have selected the year a dropdown box will allow you to filter by company. Using the ADD button on the right will take you to that event where you can check the details are correct. If it is a multiday event you will be able to add how many days you attended. The CHOOSE FILE button allows you to upload your supporting document. It is essential that you upload proof of attendance not an itinerary or email confirming your place. When that is done, click SUBMIT, and move on to the next item to record.

If you think we have missed an event, let us know using the “SUGGEST AN EVENT” button. This will take to you to a form where you can suggest any event which you think might be relevant. Please note, that events must be within the last 5 years and relevant to cardiology and arrhythmia.

Papers:

The second category PAPERS allows you to upload any information about papers or books that you have published. Please be aware that you will only be awarded points if you are the first author. On this screen, you will be asked to add the title, date, description, journal of publication, and authors. Papers are awarded 5 points.

Implants:

You can achieve 5 points by showing that you have achieved the BHRS recommended guidelines for implants in three of the last 5 years.

Other:

If you have organised an event, or done something which you believe should give you BHRS points, you can submit the details here and it will be evaluated by the accreditation committee.

Submitting:

Points are visible at all times in your diary home. When you have accumulated 25 points, you can submit your diary to us and we will evaluate it.  Once you have submitted your diary it will go to a panel to be approved. As soon as it is approved it will appear in your diary online. While you will be able to see that your re-accreditation has been approved, this is not the end of the process and at this point an email will be sent to you giving payment details. This may take up to two weeks so please be patient. After you have paid, a new accreditation certificate will be sent to you. Again this may take up to two weeks, although it is usually much faster.

Please click the big red button below to get started.

ONLINE ACCREDITATION SYSTEM

Accreditation FAQs

To re-accredit with the BHRS, you must have either BHRS, EHRA, or IBRHE accreditation.

You can obtain a certificate of attendance from the event organiser.

To accredit, you must have 25 BHRS points.

BHRS points are a form of CPD points awarded by the BHRS for events appropriate to your career development.

You can ask for an event to be added to the list by completing this form: https://sara.bhrs.com/suggest_new_event/

Yes.

Your re-accreditation will run from the date it is issued and not from when any existing accreditation expires.

To gain accreditation you must either sit the BHRS exam and submit a logbook, or be accredited with EHRA or the IBRHE. To use the re-accreditation system you must first be accredited in the above ways.

You can either sit the BHRS exam again or use the BHRS reaccreditation system.

Accreditation encompasses reaccreditation. The system is designed to ensure that members keep their knowledge as up-to-date as possible.

To go through the reaccreditation process, you must first have been accredited with either the BHRS, EHRA or the IBRHE.

If your accreditation from BHRS, IBHRE, EHRA is from the last 5 years, you do not need to re-accredit. If it is older, it will not gain you points.

The BHRS accept accreditation certificates from the past 23 years, but any courses/events must have been attended in the last 5 years.

If you have lost your certificate, you should approach the governing body who you took your exam with to request a replacement.

No. To be more environmentally friendly and to keep costs down for the candidates an electronic certificate only will be issued.  You will receive a certificate via email within 2 weeks of payment.

From 2022 onwards your original accreditation will last for 5 years. After that you may wish to apply for re-accreditation using the new points system.

Yes, you can do this. Use the ‘ADD OTHER’ button in your Accreditation Diary.

No there is only one charge, and that will cover you for all additional accreditation.

The main categories are Conferences; Training; Papers written; Implants. There is a further “Custom” Category if you have done something that you think should be worthy of consideration.

Once you have submitted your diary it will go to a panel to be approved. As soon as it is approved it will appear in your diary online. While you will be able to see that your re-accreditation has been approved, this is not the end of the process and at this point an email will be sent to you giving payment details. This may take up to two weeks so please be patient. After you have paid, a new accreditation certificate will be sent to you. Again this may take up to two weeks, although it is usually much faster.