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The Equivalence Sessions – 2025
Our Equivalence Sessions are open to members. As always, this is free to attend for SCST members. Non-members are welcome to attend the first session (on 30th January) by using ‘TASTER’ as their membership number.
Equivalence Sessions are to be held on the following dates:
Round 1
- Thursday, 30th January – Professional Practice
- Thursday, 27th February – Scientific Practice
- Thursday, 27th March – Clinical Practice
- Thursday, 24th April – Research, Development & Innovation
- Thursday, 22nd May – 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.
Latest SCST News
Call for Abstracts 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that the application form for abstract submission for the SCST Annual Conference 2025 is now open! This opportunity is available to both members and non-members. Successful submissions will have the chance to present their work on Friday,...
Healthcare Science Week 2025
Celebrating Healthcare Science Week 2025 The energy in celebrating cardiac science during Healthcare Science Week has been amazing! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who applied for and used an SCST career pack. We hope it has inspired more people to pursue a future in...
SCST Diploma in ECG Interpretation – Extra Course Date Added
Due to high demand, we've added an additional date for the SCST Diploma in ECG Interpretation course in 2025! New Course Date: May 19–21 (Virtual, 3-day course) Spaces are limited—secure your spot now! To find out more and book your place, please click here....
Spotlight: Dr Nolan Stain – LGBTQIA+ History Month
We asked Dr Nolan Stain, SCST Vice-President about the significance of LGBTQIA+ History Month... “History Month is a time to reflect on how far we’ve come and what still needs to be done. While great strides have been made, LGBTQIA+ equality remains an ongoing effort...
Complimentary Career Packs
To celebrate Healthcare Science Week (10th to 16th March 2025), SCST is giving away Cardiac Science Career Packs to help inspire the next generation of healthcare scientists! Each pack includes:• Flyers• A pull-up banner• Tablecloth• Pens• Career journey sheet• ECG...
Research News
The SCST have recently formed a Research Group which aims to increase involvement and raise the profile of cardiac scientists involved in research. More information on this will follow in coming weeks and months, but as a group affiliated with the British Heart...
SCST Membership - join SCST today!
You can now apply online to become an SCST member.
Paid membership starts at £40 per year, and students on the PTP can join for free during the course of their studies.
Membership is open to all those working in and with an interest in cardiac science.
Click the ‘Join Now’ button to find out more about SCST Member benefits and how to join.
Information For Patients
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that can be used to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity.
