Introduction
Practice Experience Program (PEP) participants may have their provider number extended following satisfactory completion of the educational components of the program, for a period of three years, with the possibility of extension.
As per the Practice Experience Program Progression Policy and the Satisfactory Completion Framework – Phase 1, this continuation is dependent upon the participant meeting the framework’s criteria for satisfactory completion.
If Fellowship is not achieved within the 3 year continuation period, a participant can apply for a provider number extension. This document outlines the requirements which must be met in order for a participant to be eligible for such an extension as per the Practice Experience Program Phase 2 Progression Policy.
Requirements for continuation of provider number
The key criteria are as follows:
- The participant shows a commitment to professional development through reflection on performance, self-directed study and the identification of personal learning needs
- The participant makes genuine and continuing effort towards completion of Fellowship requirements
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Not met
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Met
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Long periods of leave taken without prior approval which have impacted on ability to complete program requirements
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Any periods of extended leave are applied for and approved in advance, in line with the Practice Experience Program Phase 2 Progression Policy
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Fails to complete CPD requirements
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QI&CPD requirements for the relevant triennium are completed in a timely manner
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Repeatedly fails to respond to communications or does so in an unprofessional manner
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Responds to communications in a professional manner
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Participant did not start sitting exams at the point of exam eligibility
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Participant started sitting exams as soon as they became eligible
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In excess of the standard six month exam candidacy suspension has been taken (i.e. has taken more than 1 six month break between exam sittings)
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Standard six month exam candidacy suspension has been taken
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Participant has failed to meet exam eligibility requirements in a timely manner through failure to have sufficient recent work in comprehensive general practice
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Participant has worked in appropriate general practice services to meet exam eligibility requirements in a timely manner.
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2/9/2019 |
Education Policy and Guidance Lead |
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