Professional Certification

PCCLGProfessional Certification in Clinical Governance

A professional credential offered by EUSTM Academy, an educational initiative of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM) — recognising the professionals who make quality an organisational system: the architects of accountability frameworks, clinical audit programmes, quality management systems, and the board-level oversight that turns good intentions into safe, reliable care.

Awarded by the EUSTM Academy — an educational initiative of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM), a non-profit scientific society registered in Vienna, Austria (ZVR 629427022), active in more than 60 countries since 2013.

PCCLG

Certification Benefits

Excellent care is never an accident — it is governed. The PCCLG title recognises the professionals who build the structures that make quality routine: accountability, audit, and improvement that reach from the ward to the board.

1Use the PCCLG postnominal title on your CV, LinkedIn, and professional correspondence — a permanent, portable mark of recognised expertise.

2Demonstrate your competency to design clinical governance frameworks — accountability structures, policy architecture, and board-level quality dashboards.

3Signal your expertise in clinical audit and quality management systems — audit programmes, indicator sets, and continuous improvement cycles.

4Strengthen your profile for roles in hospitals, health systems, regulators, insurers, and healthcare consultancies.

5Increase your visibility for senior roles in clinical governance, quality leadership, and medical directorship.

6Stand out in a competitive global job market with a credential from a European scientific society.

7Receive an official PCCLG certificate issued by the EUSTM Academy under EUSTM accreditation.

8Hold a verifiable credential that employers and collaborators can confirm at any time.

Who Should Apply?

PCCLG is designed for professionals who build, run, or oversee governance and quality systems in healthcare organisations. If one of these describes you, you are eligible to apply:

Clinical governance leads and managers
Quality managers and directors
Medical directors and clinical leads with governance responsibilities
Clinical audit professionals
Accreditation and compliance coordinators
Nursing leadership in quality and standards
Risk and patient-safety professionals broadening into governance
Healthcare consultants in governance and quality

Application process

Applying is straightforward. Complete the secure online PCCLG application form and upload your CV — your submission goes directly to the EUSTM Academy Educational Board.

The Board reviews every application and assigns one of two pathways based on your background and experience. Category 1, the Experience Pathway, is a CV and portfolio-based evaluation for established professionals — no examination required. Category 2, the Examination Pathway, is for those earlier in their career or moving into the field, with certification granted on passing a qualifying online examination (results within two weeks). If you are unsure which applies, the Board assigns your category after reviewing your application.

Once your pathway is confirmed, you sign the Certification Conditions Form and pay the applicable fee. Your PCCLG certificate is then issued, together with the right to use the post-nominal title.

PCCLG Certification Fee

Category	Initial Fee	Renewal
All countries	€400	€400 / year

Annual renewal confirms your continued active engagement in clinical governance and your commitment to the EUSTM Code of Professional Conduct.

Begin your PCCLG certification journey

Apply online in minutes — complete the form and upload your CV — to begin your formal recognition as a certified clinical governance professional.

Start Your Application

For further information, please contact the EUSTM Academy at [email protected].

Disclaimer: PCCLG is an independent professional certification awarded by the EUSTM Academy and accredited by EUSTM. It is not equivalent to an educational degree or state-regulated qualification, and is granted solely on the applicant's professional profile as assessed by the EUSTM Academy Educational Board.