Rural generalist anaesthesia exams

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.

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.

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 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. 

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 drga.assessment@anzca.edu.au.  Receipt of this form will finalise the result in the DipRGA Training ePortfolio.

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

Trainees are eligible to sit the DRGA-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.

The focus of the diploma of rural generalist anaesthesia standardised structure scenario-based assessment (DRGA-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.

Find out more on the process and overview of the exam. 

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

2023 DRGA-SSSA dates

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

Full details for the Venue, invigilation and IT requirements