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The Equivalence Sessions – 2024
Our Equivalence Sessions are open to members. As always, this is free to attend.
Equivalence Sessions are to be held on the following dates:
Session 1
- Thursday, 11th January – Professional Practice (COMPLETE)
(1st session open to all – use ‘TASTER’ as your membership number on the registration form) - Thursday, 8th February – Scientific Practice (COMPLETE)
- Thursday, 14th March – Clinical Practice (COMPLETE)
- Thursday, 11th April – Research & Development (COMPLETE)
- Thursday, 9th May – Clinical Leadership
All sessions start at 7.30 pm and will be approximately one hour long.
Session 2
- Thursday, 13th June – Professional Practice
- Thursday, 11th July – Scientific Practice
- Thursday, 12th September – Clinical Practice
- Thursday, 10th October – Research & Development
- Thursday, 14th November – Clinical Leadership
All sessions start at 7.30 pm and will be approximately one hour long.
If equivalence is a consideration for you, or you are in the process of applying, then the Equivalence Sessions are the thing for you. We will be joined by a series of guest speakers. These will range from physiologists who have undertaken the process, those who are currently undertaking the process as well as assessors from the interview panels and representatives from the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) as well as other key members of associated groups and societies.
Information For Patients
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that can be used to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity.
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