Endorsement by the EANM Technologist committee
The EANM TC has the authority to endorse courses for technologists held
in Europe and a course so endorsed will be entitled to use the logo of the
EANM in its advertising and course documentation.
No particular academic level is implied, but the endorsement confirms :
 that the course is fit for the educational purpose for which it is
intended
 that the learning outcomes are broadly aligned with the EANM TC
aim
To promote high standards for the daily work of NMT
 that it is probable that the stated learning outcomes will be fulfilled.
Any course wishing to be endorsed by the EANM (TC) should provide the
information requested on the form.
This may be done electronically and sent to the Committee Chair who will
set up a commission of validation consisting of three members of the TC.
These members can then request further information from the proposer of
the course if required. All three committee members should then be in
agreement before endorsing the course.
We can also recognise courses, but this must be made clear in any
advertising material and use of the logo will not be permitted in this
context. In this case the information equred would be limited to
 Overview of the subject matter
 Brief description of the programme and how different parts of
the programme are delivered, i.e. lectures, seminars, workshops
etc.
 Proposed course director
 Who will teach on the programme
 Any partners e.g. IAEA, National society, University.
 How feedback on quality will be obtained.
APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF A COURSE FOR
TECHNOLOGISTS BY THE EANM TC
1. Reason for the proposed course and any evidence of a need for
this particular course
2. How participants will be recruited
3. Explanation of how it support the aims of the EANM TC
4. Intended learning outcomes (statements of what a learner can be
expected to know, understand and/or do after the course) and
how the course intends to fulfil these.
5. Overview of the subject matter with brief description of the
programme and how different parts of the programme are
delivered, i.e. lectures, seminars, workshops etc.
May be in the form of an attached course plan or timetable
6. Proposed course director
7. Who mainly will teach on the programme
8. Any partners e.g. IAEA, National society, University.
9. Academic levels and credits where applicable
10. Details of any assessments, how they match the intended learning
outcomes and their marking arrangements
11. How feedback on quality will be obtained.
Useful definitions from The Northern Ireland Credit Accumulation
and Transfer System (NICATS)
http://www.nicats.ac.uk/help/definitions.htm#d1
Validation is the formal process of approval of learning provision (by Awarding
Body/Bodies and the accompanying regulatory framework), the successful
completion of which will lead to an award.
Accreditation is usually awarded by an organisation with degree awarding powers
or which has credibility in a particular area. It does not usually confer academic
merit although it may be assessed – thus encouraging a continuing learning, process.
In most cases the course organisers will have to provide a great deal of information
about course content, delivery and expected learning outcomes. The nature of
accreditation awarded will be identified and specific educational outcomes will also
be clearly identified.
Endorsement is a less involved process whereby course organisers can show that
basic principles have been followed to demonstrate that the event has educational
merit although it need not necessarily contribute to an academic award. The
endorsing organisation will need to satisfy itself that the courses described objectives
will be met.
Recognition is a simply way of showing that an event has topical value in terms of
updating specific areas of knowledge or skills. The educational content is still
important but is not so fundamental in terms of academic credibility.