8 December 2022
This notice is to advise that the RACGP has updated the Assessments and Examination candidate handbook the Basic life support and advanced life support guidance document. The changes made to the Basic life support and advanced life support guidance document will come into effect immediately, superseding the previous versions. The amendments made to the Assessments and Examination candidate handbook, will come into effect for enrolments for the 2023.1 CCE onwards.
What has changed?
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Assessments and Examination candidate handbook Part 1 and Part 2
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The addition of clause 1.1 allows applicants to enrol in an assessment up to 10 calendar days after the enrolment deadline. Late enrolments attract a $100 fee. These changes will come into effect for enrolments for the 2023.1 CCE onwards
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The RACGP recognises there may be circumstances where an applicant or candidate may miss the enrolment deadline for an assessment. The RACGP will accept a late enrolment within 10 calendar days of the closure of enrolments.
The applicant or candidate does not need to demonstrate extenuating or unforeseen circumstances to be eligible for a late enrolment, however late enrolments will attract a fee of AUD $100.
No late enrolments will be accepted for enrolments received more than 10 calendar days after the closure of enrolments.
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Applicants and candidates are clear on the timelines.
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Clause 5 has been amended to align with current processes regarding assessment and examination incidents.
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Clause 5 has been revised to improve clarity around incidents at assessments and examinations outside of the RACGP’s control.
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Clause 5.2 has been amended to improve clarity regarding compensation for a reported incident during an assessment.
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The amendments made to clause 5.2 clarify that all reported incidences will be investigated by the Council of Censors (or delegate). If an incident is determined to have impacted the candidate’s performance, the candidate may receive compensation in the form of a reduced enrolment fee for a future exam of the same segment.
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Basic life support and advanced life support guidance document
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The Basic life support and advanced life support guidance document has been amended to continue to allow online and blended models of CPR courses.
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The Basic life support and advanced life support guidance document has undergone a thorough review with significant amendments made to the structure of the document to align the format with the 2023 policy framework documents.
The RACGP will continue to accept online and blended models of CPR course delivery.
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There are no material implications for this update.
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When do these changes take place?
The changes made to the Assessments and Examination candidate handbook Part 1 and Part 2 will come into effect for enrolments for the 2023.1 CCE onwards.
The changes made to the Basic life support and advanced life support guidance document are effective immediately.
Where can I view the documents?
The new documents can be accessed:
Assessment and examination candidate handbook – Part 1
Assessment and examination candidate handbook – Part 2
Basic life support and advanced life support guidance document
All Education policies can be accessed via the Education policy and supporting documents web page
What if I have questions?
If you have any enquiries relating to the updated policies, please contact educationpolicy@racgp.org.au.