Applying for RCN accreditation

Some links on this page are to PDF files - see how to access PDF files.Categories and duration of accreditation

There are currently three categories:

  • conferences, study days, meetings etc 
  • courses.

Accreditation can be granted for either one occurrence (eg a one-off course), or for a year if it is intended to deliver repeated courses. These can be renewed for a further two years totalling three years in all.

  • Resources and e-learning

These include learning packs, USB sticks, DVDs, e-learning packages etc, where accreditation is granted for three years.

Before you complete your application

Please be aware that the following areas are not being considered at present for accreditation:

  • manual handling
  • control and restraint
  • the use of dermal fillers and medical aesthetics
  • applications for dissemination within the UK that do not comply with recognised UK practice and/or language style.

Promotion on the RCN website

Any conference or course that receives accreditation can be promoted on our website free of charge. You will be offered this opportunity once your training has been accredited. We will also be offering this facility for resources and e-learning later in the year.

Application form for conferences, study days and meetings etc

Please allow four weeks for the accreditation process. This may take longer if further information is required from applicants. You can currently apply online at the following link:   

Or download the following application form to be completed and returned by email or post:

Application forms can be completed electronically and returned by email, or printed out and returned by post. All supporting documents and payment should be sent by post. Our contact details

Application forms for courses, resources and e-learning

The online facility is not currently available, but please download and complete the relevant form below:

Application forms can be completed electronically and returned by email, or printed out and returned by post. All supporting documents and payment should be sent by post. Our contact details

Fees

Fees for RCN accreditation vary depending on the type of initiative, with prices starting from £250 for not-for-profit organisations and £500 for commercial organisations. Any events run in conjunction with the RCN are offered accreditation at a 20 per cent discount. See fee sheet (PDF 25KB)

Useful information

Please find below the RCN code of practice, sample forms that may be distributed to delegates and information about paying by credit and debit card.

Not sure which application?

Please contact us if you have any questions about the application process.  If your training does not neatly fit into an existing category we would be happy to talk through your specific requirements.

Accreditation for nurse practitioner programmes

The RCN has been the leader in establishing the competences for advanced nurse practitioner practice and developing standards for programmes of preparation for advanced nurse practitioners.

RCN accreditation is available to higher education institutions providing advanced nurse practitioner education and under this model; students will be graduates of an RCN accredited advanced nurse practitioner programme.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the nurse programme accreditation