The primary route

Apply if you hold an approved qualification or have completed a recognised training programme.

Is this your route?

The primary route is for people who have completed an approved programme of education and training. Check that your programme is on the list before you apply.

• IPEM Clinical Technologist Training Scheme
• The Association of Renal Technologists’ Training Scheme
• Practitioner Training Programme (PTP)
• CASE-accredited degree

If you hold an older award, such as the Royal Osteoporosis Society certificate, check the Application guidance notes (PDF).

If you trained overseas, read overseas qualification guidance before choosing your route.

Check your programme in the PTP programme directory or the CASE course directory.

Being based in the UK

You must be based in the UK. You meet this if you live and work in the UK, or if you have a confirmed UK job. You do not need to send a job description; your course certificate or transcript and your proposers are enough.

Documents to prepare

• Health and conduct declaration
  Complete the declaration. Read the form’s guidance on what must be disclosed. Declaration of health and conduct (PDF).
• References form
  The form needs handwritten signatures. One proposer must be your line manager or head of department. See proposer requirements. References form (PDF).
• Primary qualification certificate
  Upload a PDF signed by both proposers.
• Current CV
  Include your education, training and employment history. Not required for sonography primary applications.
• Organisation chart
  Show your role. Both proposers must sign it. Not required for sonography primary applications.

Requirements for sonography primary applicants

You do not need a CV or an organisation chart. All other primary route requirements still apply.

Fees and assessment

Read current fees, assessment times and when the assessment clock starts.