Policy Update Notice: Practice Experience Program – Specialist Stream Partially Comparable Entry Policy and Practice Experience Program – Specialist Stream Substantially Comparable Entry Policy 14 November 2022


Last updated 20 February 2023

14 November 2022

This notice is to advise that the RACGP has updated the Practice Experience Program – Specialist Stream Partially Comparable Entry Policy and Practice Experience Program – Specialist Stream Substantially Comparable Entry Policy.

The updated versions will replace the previous versions and will come into effect immediately.

 

What has changed?

 

Change

Rationale

Implications

Practice Experience Program – Specialist Stream Partially Comparable Entry Policy

   

Clause 5.1.b has been amended to state a Basic Life Support Course must have been completed within 12 months prior to commencing on the PEP Specialist Stream.

Previously this clause stated this has to be completed prior to apply for entry, which was not the case. This amendment clarifies this requirement is to be completed before commencing on the PEP Specialist Stream. Applicants for the PEP Specialist Stream are clear of the BLS related Eligibility Requirements.
 

Clause 5.2.e has been amended to state a Basic Life Support Course must have been completed within 12 months prior to commencing on the PEP Specialist Stream.

See above See above

Practice Experience Program – Specialist Stream Substantially Comparable Entry Policy

   

Clause 5.1.b has been amended to state a Basic Life Support Course must have been completed within 12 months prior to commencing on the PEP Specialist Stream.

See rationale for PEP Partially Comparable Entry Policy See implications for PEP Partially Comparable Entry Policy

Clause 5.2.e has been amended to state a Basic Life Support Course must have been completed within 12 months prior to commencing on the PEP Specialist Stream.

See rationale for PEP Partially Comparable Entry Policy See implications for PEP Partially Comparable Entry Policy

 

When do the changes take place?

The changes to policy take place immediately.

 

Where can I view the documents?

The updated document can be accessed here:

All policies can be accessed via the Fellowship Pathways Policy Framework.

 

What if I have questions?

If you have any enquiries relating to the updated policies, please contact educationpolicy@racgp.org.au.

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