Rural generalist anaesthesia exams

Rural Generalist Anaethesia trainees must successfully complete the multiple choice question examination (MCQs) and the RGA Standardised Structured Scenario-based Assessment (RGA-SSSA) during training.

The court of examiners will be managed by the RGA Examination Committee and will include rural generalist anaesthetists and FANZCAs.

Trainees should familiarise themselves with the format, minimum marks, and eligibility requirements for each of these important exams.

Multiple choice question exam

The purpose of the multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam is to drive early learning on quality and safety in anaesthetic practice and is mapped to the learning outcomes within the RGA curriculum. Trainees are required to successfully complete the examination within the first 26 weeks FTE of training.   

Eligibility criteria

Trainees must be in an approved RGA training position at the time of the exam, and must pay the examination fee to be given access to the MCQ exam platform.

Understanding the format of the MCQ exam

Trainees will be able to complete the MCQ exam online on the Learn@ANZCA platform. Each trainee will sit a randomised exam covering the learning outcomes as per the RGA curriculum 

The multiple choice questions will have 4 distractors with one correct answer. Trainees will have access to have practice questions prior to attempting the examination

Trainees are permitted a maximum of three attempts at the MCQ exam.

  

Section

Format

Duration

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

50 questions

60 minutes

 

Trainees will require a score of 70% or more to pass.

Trainees are advised of their exam results at the completion of the exam and the results will be shown in the ePortfolio. 

The practice tests

The practice test can be taken any number of times during your learning and revision activities. This practice exam takes the form of 25 randomized questions across each of the 9 learning outcome areas that are mapped to the MCQ task. There is a 30-minute time limit for each practice exam. 

At the conclusion of the 25 questions, trainees will see a report of how many questions were correct and links or further information on each question.

Click here to access the practice tests in learn@ANZCA

After you have completed the practice tests, trainees will need to register and pay for the exam and submit the candidate and witness form here

Conditions for sitting the MCQ

Candidates for the MCQ exam need to take note of the following procedures for application, entry and completion of the exams.
 
Applications
Trainee must complete an application form to enter the exam and pay the fee. Trainee will receive a receipt of payment and then be given access to the MCQ exam on the Learn@ANZCA platform. Prior to registering for the exam, trainees will have access to a bank of practice exams to prepare for the MCQ exam.

The MCQ exam will consist of 50 questions which must be completed in 60 minutes. Trainees will have up to three attempts to pass the examination. The one entry fee covers up to three attempts.

Register, pay and sit the MCQ examination.

Sitting the MCQ examination.
Trainee will be able to sit their exam either in their work place or at home. Trainees are asked to find a suitable quiet place where they can complete the exam uninterrupted and have a witness sign that they have checked their photo Identification and confirm completion of the exam. The trainee is also asked to sign a declaration and then send the declaration at the conclusion of the exam to the RGA Assessment team.  Receipt of this form will finalise the result in the RGA Training ePortfolio.

Rural generalist anaesthesia standardised structure scenario-based assessment (RGA-SSSA)

The focus of the rural generalist anaesthesia standardised structure scenario-based assessment (RGA-SSSA) is on the practical integration and application of knowledge in clinical practice, with a focus on RGA practice in the rural and remote context.

Application to sit the RGA-SSSA
Trainee must pay the exam fee and complete an application form to register for the exam. 
Payment is made online. Once payment has been successful, you will be sent a receipt and the application from via email.

Learning outcomes

RGA-SSSA is mapped to the learning outcomes within the RGA curriculum.
 

Eligibility criteria

Trainees are eligible to sit the RGA-SSSA once they have successfully completed:

  • at least 26 weeks FTE of approved clinical anaesthesia time.
  • EPAs 1 – 4 and have commenced the remaining EPAs.
  • the RGA multiple-choice question exam.


Trainees must be in an approved training position at the time of their first examination attempt.

Trainees must apply and pay the exam fee prior to the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Format

The focus of the diploma of rural generalist anaesthesia standardised structure scenario-based assessment (RGA-SSSA) is on the practical integration and application of knowledge in clinical practice, with a focus on RGA practice in the rural and remote context. 

The exam consists of 8 scenarios which assess knowledge and clinical judgement.

Examiners will be centrally located, and trainees will be invigilated at their location. Trainees will be provided access to the system prior to the exam.

Trainees are permitted a maximum of three attempts at the RGA-SSSA. To achieve a pass in the RGA-SSSA the candidate must meet the minimum standards required by the examination.

Dates

2024 RGA-SSSA dates

2024.1 Exam date

29-30 June 2024

Registration Closing Date

1 May 2024

Withdrawal fee date

14 June 2024
 
2024.2 Exam date

30 November - 1 December 2024

Registration Closing Date

15 October 2024

Withdrawal fee date

14 November 2024

Conditions of entry

Trainees participating in the RGA-SSSA are required to adhere to our conditions of entry. 
 

Previous exam reports

We have past RGA-SSSA exam reports available to help you prepare for your exam.

If you have a query about RGA exams that is not answered here, please contact us.

Last updated 11:04 1.03.2024