Certificate in Anatomical Technology and Science

The ‘Certificate of Anatomical Technology and Science’ has been designed to document the knowledge that candidates use on a daily basis in carrying out their duties.  This will be examined by members of IAS Council and following a successful assessment carried out at the applicants’ workplace, the certificate will be awarded.  Qualifications offered by the IAS are now recognised by employers nationally as excellent methods of staff training.   It can also be considered as the first step towards the starting out on road to completing the Diploma course and is an excellent method of gaining Accreditation Points towards your IAS membership status.  The Certificate is an excellent way to demonstrate staff training, an area now being inspected by the Human Tissue Authority.

Application form

-       Completed by the applicant and verified by the signature of their supervisor

-       Include duties that are carried out on a routine basis

-       Indicate the practical work, communication, problem-solving involved in the duties

-       Highlight how health, safety and legislation affect how duties are carried out

Viva

A viva will take place in the applicants’ work place, conducted in a friendly manner with the intent to confirm that what is recorded on the form is what is undertaken by the applicant.  Feedback of the applicants’ performance will be given on the day of the assessment.

Fees

-       Registration fee of £50 must be paid on application for the Certificate. 

-       Examination fee of £150 – this will cover the travel costs and expenses of the examiners.

Contact Information

If you, or anyone in your Department, feel that completing this qualification would be advantageous then please feel free to contact the Education Officer or any member of the IAS Council to discuss this matter further.

Download Application Form (word document)

For more information contact:  IAS Education Officer