There are specific certification pathways for different endoscopic modalities and typically a pathway will consist of:
Recording training activity All activity undertaken on training lists should be recorded on the ePortfolio. All procedure data must be logged on JETS and not in paper-based format or through other logbooks. Take a look at the certification pathways overview for more information. Formative DOPS and DOPyS Direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS) and direct observation of polypectomy skills (DOPyS) forms are endoscopy specific training forms. They break down the skills needed to perform a safe, high quality procedure into a number of sections and each section into demonstrable skills. Summative DOPS When a trainee has met the criteria to apply for certification and is considered by the trainer to be ready to sit the DOPS assessments, those assessments (four observed case judgments) can be carried out in any combination of ways that fulfil the following criteria:
This could result in the four DOPS being completed as below (or a variation of the below):
The 4 summative DOPS must be completed within 1 month of the first one being started. A trainee's primary trainer or a trainer who has submitted an appraisal on the trainee within 12 months cannot submit forms. All DOPS must meet the criteria; if one does not, then the DOPS process (four observed case judgements) must start again. Local review and payment Once you have completed your summative DOPS assessment you are able to submit your application for review by your training lead using the online platform. Once it has been reviewed it will be submitted to the JAG office where you will need to pay a £70 administration fee, it will then be reviewed by a JAG assessor and officially signed off and your certificate issued. If you are a trainee and your local lead has not signed off your certificate, we ask for you to make contact with them directly; JAG would not intervene if there are any delays in this process. Review and sign off Once the training lead has approved the application, a JAG assessor reviews the application. This is usually completed within 7 working days. Once you have been signed off you can access your certificate on your certification page. Once certification has been awarded, a trainee will be able to carry out the procedure independently. For most modalities independent means without direct supervision from a trainer. For colonoscopy, provisional certification allows the trainee to carry out the procedure, but a consultant should be available in the unit if required. For full colonoscopy certification, a consultant is not required to be in the department. If a trainee takes a break from practising, they do not need to be re-certified, however JAG recommends that the trainee is assessed locally by the trust when they return.
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