Who can apply and application routes

Clinical Exercise Physiologists

CEP-UK and AHCS to Close Portfolio Registration Pathway for Clinical Exercise Physiologists in December 2026

CEP-UK and the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) have announced that the portfolio registration pathway (also referred to as the equivalence pathway) for Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) will close on 31^st December 2026. After this date, registration with the AHCS will only be available to individuals who have graduated from AHCS-accredited MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology programmes.

Since its introduction in 2021, the portfolio pathway has allowed practicing Clinical Exercise Physiologists with relevant qualifications and clinical experience to register with the AHCS, supporting the development of a standardised, high-quality workforce across the UK and raising the profile of the profession across the NHS and private healthcare. To date, 164 professionals have registered through this route.

In 2022, CEP-UK and AHCS successfully launched a national Curriculum Framework to guide the accreditation of MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology programmes. These accredited programmes ensure graduates meet the AHCS Standards of Proficiency, AHCS Good Scientific Practice and uphold the professional Scope of Practice for Clinical Exercise Physiologists. There are currently six UK universities offering AHCS-accredited MSc programmes, with more in development.

This strategic shift supports the ongoing growth of the profession and aims to further embed Clinical Exercise Physiologists within NHS and private healthcare services. It also reinforces the importance of education and clinical competency in delivering safe and effective patient care.

CEP-UK and the AHCS strongly encourage all Clinical Exercise Physiologists currently working towards registration via the portfolio pathway to apply by 31^st December 2026. Those with an application by this date will be given sufficient time to complete the registration process.

To apply please visit the AHCS homepage and click on the ‘join a register’ button in the top right corner. Click Healthcare Science Practitioner register, create a profile and then select new application followed by Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Portfolio) register on the my application dashboard. This will then open a new form where you can upload documents and add all the necessary information before submitting.

Cardiac Physiologists

Guidance for Cardiac Physiologists – Please review the following presentation providing guidance for Cardiac Physiologists on joining relevant parts of the AHCS register.

Joining the AHCS Register Cardiac Physiology

Audiologists

Please apply to the Clinical Physiology Audiologist part of the register. A separate part for Audiologists was created in November 2024. These changes have been implemented as a first step to registering all audiologists in one place and  gather  information on areas of practice and associated training, specifically starting with Paediatric ABR.

More information is available in the news section.  News & Events – The Academy For Healthcare Science

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GCRAB Members

Genetic Counsellor Registration

Genetic Counsellors who have caried out highly specialised training in the science of human genetics and psychosocial counselling and have met the standards set by the Genetic Counsellor Registration Advisory Board (GCRAB) should apply for registration by creating a profile through the AHCS portal

To fee to join the Genetic Counsellor register is £220.

For detailed information on the requirements and application process. Please see the following documentation;

• Genetic Counsellor Guidance document
• Intention to register form
• Part B
• Part C
• Code of Conduct
• Scope of Practice
• Standards of Proficiency

Please visit the following page to see additional documentation relevant to Registration https://www.ahcs.ac.uk/registration/psa-accredited-register/healthcare-science-practitioner-register/standards-rules-guidance/

This includes; Good Scientific Practice, Standards for Continuing Professional Development, the AHCS Registration and Fitness to Practise Rules and an additional guidance section.

Genetic Counsellor Registration Renewal

If you are currently registered on the AHCS Genetic Counsellor Register, you will need to renew your registration through the AHCS portal

You may wish to refer to the Renewal Guidance and maintaining registration page for help and support.

The annual Genetic Counsellor renewal fee is £120 and includes your GCRAB membership fee. If you are unable to pay via Direct Debit, please contact our admin team on 

If you have any questions or if you cannot fulfil renewal criteria, please contact 

CSVS (College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science) Members (formerly SVTGBI)

CSVS members (College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science) with current Accredited Vascular Scientist status (AVS) are eligible to join the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Physiology register.

Members who wish to join the register should first contact the Membership Secretary of the CSVS. The Membership Secretary will check that the AVS status is valid and securely transfer contact details to enable an account to be set up.

CSVS members will then receive details from the Academy about how to complete the registration process.