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Certificate of Completion of Training

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) is the route for doctors who have completed a full GMC-approved training programme. 

The Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) route is only suitable for doctors who have completed the Ophthalmic Specialist Training (OST) programme in the UK.  CCT holders are eligible for entry onto the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register to practice as ophthalmology consultants in the NHS.

How to apply for CCT

Please read our guidance and only apply to the RCOphth after the final ARCP Outcome 6 has been awarded.  There are two parallel, separate processes to follow and the GMC will invite you directly to submit their application online.      

The GMC will only issue the CCT after receiving the RCOphth recommendation that you have met all curriculum requirements.   The date on the certificate will reflect the date of issue rather than the date when training was completed.

All applications for a CCT must be made to the GMC within 12 months of a completion of training date.  After 12 months from the expected completion of training date, doctors will only be able to follow the Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR) to get entry onto the Specialist Register.

Accelerated training – OST Curriculum 2010 ONLY

Please contact [email protected] for further information.

Resources to support applications

Upload these documents to the Learning Logs of your FourteenFish ePortfolio in support of your application for CCT.

CCT application form

This application form must be signed and uploaded to the Additional Evidence tab of your FourteenFish ePortfolio.

Cumulative data sheet

This data sheet is a summary of your Ophthalmic Specialist Training Logbook, including Supervision of Juniors and Asssisted. It is required if you are completing the programme following OST Curriculum 2010.

50 consecutive cases cataract audit guidance

It is a curriculum requirement to present a 50 consecutive cases cataract audit paper (with comparison to national standards) accompanied by the relevant raw data. Please use the Curriculum Cataract Audit feature in the Eye Logbook to capture the raw data.

Continuous cataract complications audit letter

It is a curriculum requirement to maintain a continuous audit of cataract complications from the beginning of training. Please use the Curriculum Cataract Audit feature in the Eye Logbook to capture your complications data.

Cataract Audit requirements

In 2016, the GMC approved the RCOphth's request to mandate completion of the cataract audit within three calendar years of CCT.

Compulsory use of the Eye Logbook

It has been mandatory since August 2011 that all OST trainees use the RCOphth Eye Logbook to record their surgical experience and training.

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