General Information The Role and Responsibility of the Hospital The College believes that a comprehensive basic training program is essential for the formation of knowledge, attitudes and skills required for the development of competent consultant physicians. During this period, the DPT has primary responsibility for nurturing and guiding individual trainees with full support from the College in this role. It is expected that an accredited hospital will provide an appropriate environment for training and adequate support for the training program, including administrative support for the DPT and sufficient time to perform the duties listed above. Usually this will be a minimum of 2 sessions a week although this will vary depending on the number of trainees. Trainees provide good clinical service ensuring that hospitals receive an appropriate return for this expenditure. Accreditation of a hospital for basic training requires that full support be given to the DPT, the trainees, the training program and the examination process. If this support is not provided, the accreditation status will be jeopardised. The hospital accredited by the College for basic training has a responsibility to ensure that the service and training requirements of each trainee are well balanced. Rotations to associated hospitals in the network (particularly those accredited as secondment hospitals) are encouraged provided that the level of supervision is satisfactory and that trainees on rotation are able to participate in the formal teaching program of the parent hospital. Details of the criteria for accreditation of hospitals for basic training are available in the Location of Training section. [ Table of Contents ]

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