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CCPU UNIT ACCREDITATION
Procedures for seeking accreditation of ASUM CCPU units
This unit accreditation procedure is designed to assist ASUM in accrediting the units offered by
training providers. The CCPU syllabi are developed by ASUM members practicing in the
specialty unit. All unit accreditation applications are referred to the CCPU/CAHPU Certification
Board for assessment and a decision on accreditation.
As a matter of policy, ASUM does not accept applications for accreditation where a syllabus is
not complete. However, provisional accreditation will be considered in these instances. ASUM
syllabi are available on http://www.asum.com.au/CCPU
How to submit an application for unit accreditation
Step 1. Complete the unit accreditation form and submit to ASUM with accompanying
documents. The application form must include the organisation’s contact details and indicate
which ASUM syllabus the unit reflects. Applications may reflect a number of ASUM syllabi. If a
syllabus is not available, provisional accreditation may be available.
Step 2. Prepare and submit a detailed report outlining how the submission addresses the
accreditation criteria listed on the application form. Generally, a course marketing brochure is
not sufficient in detail. All intellectual property submitted with the application form will be treated
confidentially and returned, if requested.
Help: Please refer to the submissions checklist at the end of this document for further guidance.
When ASUM receives an application for unit accreditation, the following takes place:
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The application is acknowledged
ASUM staff checks that all elements of the application are present and all accreditation
criteria are addressed. If the application is incomplete, ASUM staff will contact the applicant
requesting the additional information
The complete application is submitted to the CCPU/CAHPU Certification Board
The CCPU/CAHPU Certification Board makes a decision based on all information given
The decision is communicated to the applicant
The CCPU/CAHPU Certification Board meets every three months. The normal timeframe for a
standard accreditation to be processed should be about three months. Actual timeframe will be
affected by requests for additional information and timing of the CCPU/CAHPU Certification
Board meetings.
Following Accreditation
Once the unit/s has been accredited, ASUM will include it on the list Accredited Unit Providers
List found on www.asum.com.au.
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CCPU Unit Accreditation Application Form
Nominated Contact person throughout application process:
First name:
Surname:
Position of applicant:
Telephone: (W) (
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(M):
Email:
Secondary contact person:
Contact details to be displayed on the Accredited Unit Providers List:
Contact name:
Telephone: (
Fax: (
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Email:
Location/Address:
Internal training event only (Y/N):
Once off training event (Y/N):
, if so please indicate dates:
Please indicate the ASUM CCPU syllabus/syllabi that the application reflects.
ASUM CCPU syllabi can be found on www.asum.com.au, Education programs, CCPU
units.
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Submissions for unit accreditation must address the following accreditation criteria in
detail
Applicants please complete information below. Please note, if the supporting documentation
outlines the information required, please indicate “see <insert> document”. For example, Please
see ASUM PowerPoint 2015 document.
Criteria item
Applicant Information
Time spent on theoretical
Time spent on practical training
Time spent on patients with pathology
Ratio of attendees to faculty (1:5)
Ratio of attendees to ultrasound machines (1:5)
Ratio of attendees to patients/simulators
Textbook and learning resources list
Faculty lists including CV and Bio
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Submissions Checklist:
In order to provide timely and accurate service please complete the following checklist.
Item
Tick
Reviewed and met the CCPU syllabus course objectives
Reviewed and met the CCPU syllabus course outcomes
Met the minimum teaching hours outlined in the syllabi
Met the minimum practical teaching hours outlined in the syllabi
Appropriately qualified clinician facilitating at least part of the course
Included the limitations and pitfalls in training documentation
Included a timetable/program that outlines time, topic and outcomes
Included faculty list with CV and Bio
Attached the pre-test
Attached the post-test
Met the minimum attendee ratios (listed above)
Attached an evaluation form
Material sent to ASUM will be treated as confidential and will not be used for any purpose other
than the accreditation of this course.
Return form with supporting documentation to:
CCPU and CAHPU Education Coordinator
Email: ccpu@asum.com.au
Fax: 02 9438 3686
Post: PO Box 943, Crows Nest, NSW, 1585.
Dropbox: Available on request
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Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine PO BOX 943, Crows Nest NSW 1585, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
P (61 2) 9438 2078 F (61 2) 9438 3686 E asum@asum.com.au W www.asum.com.au
ACN 001 679 161 ABN 64 001 679 161 ISO 9001 certified by BSI under Certificate No. FS 557931