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Accreditation Criteria

The EACCP Accreditation Criteria provide a structured framework for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of colposcopy education programs delivered to gynecologists. These criteria ensure alignment with EACCP’s mission: to raise the standard of diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes in cervical pathology across Europe.

Core Accreditation Criteria

1. Mission Statement	The applicant must demonstrate a clear educational mission aligned with improving knowledge, diagnostic ability, and clinical outcomes in cervical pathology through the use of colposcopy. The mission must articulate expected results in terms of changes in competence, clinical performance, and patient care.
2. Educational Planning Based on Needs	The program must identify and address specific professional practice gaps in the field of cervical pathology. Educational objectives must be based on current needs assessments and support measurable improvement.
3. Program Design and Structure	The training must be a hybrid program, combining structured online theoretical modules with mandatory in-person practical training conducted in an EACCP-recognized excellence center.
4. Practical Competency Assessment	Each accredited physician must successfully complete the practical module and demonstrate competence through documented clinical cases, performed under supervision in a clinical setting.
5. Continuous Monitoring and Case Submission	Accredited gynecologists are required to submit monthly documented colposcopy cases, according to standardized reporting protocols. This requirement remains in effect for the full 3-year accreditation period and is mandatory for eligibility for reaccreditation.
6. Ethical and Scientific Integrity	The content and format of the educational program must be independent, evidence-based, and free from commercial influence. Any recommendations for screening, diagnosis, or treatment must align with nationally or internationally accepted scientific guidelines.
7. Outcome Evaluation	The applicant must demonstrate an evaluation system that monitors the effectiveness of the program, including: Knowledge improvement Diagnostic accuracy Practical skills acquisition Feedback from course participants

Non-Compliance and Reaccreditation Implications

Failure to comply with ongoing monthly reporting requirements leads to automatic expiration of accreditation at the end of the 3-year period, with no access to the simplified reaccreditation track. Physicians in this situation must reapply and complete the entire process from the beginning.

Scope of Eligibility

EACCP Accreditation is available exclusively to practicing gynecologists who:

Hold a specialist or consultant title in obstetrics and gynecology

Are legally licensed to practice in their country of residence

Have obtained a formal competence in colposcopy