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Train The Trainers & Application Points
How many points will a Train The Trainers (or Teach The Teachers) course earn me for my application?
Introduction
Completing an application for a training post can be demanding. To make your application stand out, it is vital to showcase the full extent of your experience and earn as many self-assessment points as possible. The information here is designed to help you ensure your application reflects your qualifications while following the correct guidance.
Which Course & How Many Points?
We frequently receive inquiries about this topic, as the guidance often changes and can be confusing. Generally, the scoring criteria differ slightly between medical and surgical training programs.
If you are deciding which course to pursue, it’s essential to choose one that maximises your portfolio or self-assessment points. Below is a table summarising the latest scoring for our most popular teaching courses based on guidelines from the Physician Specialty Recruitment Office (PSRO) and the National Recruitment Office (NRO).
| Medset Course | CPD Points | Live Tutor-Led Teaching | IMT/ACCS Application Points | CST Application Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train The Trainers Virtual Classroom | 12 | 6 Hours (IMT/ACCS) 2 Hours (CST) | 1 | 3 |
| Train The Trainers Online | 12 | None | 0 | 1 |
2025 IMT / ACCS Recruitment – Application Scoring
The self-assessment scoring for these programmes differs this year from previous years. The document “Changes to the application scoring matrix from 2025…” was posted on the Physician Higher Specialty Training Recruitment Document Library in December 2023.
Here is a copy of the summary table in the “Training in Teaching” section of this document.
- IMT & ACCS CT1 Level
For IMT or ACCS at CT1 level, you score 1 point for our 6-hour Train the Trainer Virtual Classroom, meeting the requirements of “synchronously delivered teaching…taught by a live teacher”.
2024 CST Self-Assessment Scoring – Training Qualifications
Here is the latest information as it appears on the Training Experience section of the 2024 Core Surgical Training Self-Assessment Scoring Guidance for Candidates webpage for NHS England, Scotland and Wales at time of writing.
| CST Criteria | Score | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|
| I have a Teaching specific postgraduate qualification, for example, at least a PG Cert (ICSED level 4 and above). | 5 | Not applicable |
| I have had substantial training (defined in additional notes) in teaching methods lasting at least 2 days. This could include a completed module which forms part of a postgraduate teaching qualification or masters level programme. | 3 | This does not include online only courses. Courses must have a face-to-face component (either in-person or virtual) |
| I have had training in teaching methods | 1 | This should be additional to any training received as part of your primary medical qualification. This can be delivered virtually. |
- CST Applications
For CST applications, you can claim 3 points for our 2-Hour Train the Trainer Virtual Classroom or 1 point for our Train the Trainer Online course.
Note: CST Self-Assessment Scoring Guidance next review due 26th Oct 2024.
What Else Should I Consider?
Completing the application is only the first hurdle in achieving your training post. If you are successful in getting through to interview, then you will need the right preparation to help you beat the competition and earn a place.
Our speciality interview courses have been designed by the very best interview candidates, who have aced the interview and ranked at the very top nationally.
More than just a series of practice questions, we focus on learning answer frameworks that allow you to score highly, even in unfamiliar scenarios.
Check out our full range of resources here.
Last Updated – 13th Sept 2024