AEMTP for RACGP Rural Generalism trainees

A Fellow or trainee of the RACGP who has successfully completed RACGP Core Emergency Medicine Training, or equivalent as approved by the RACGP Rural Censor and meets all other eligibility requirements, can apply for AEMTP Entry Pathway 2.

These applicants can submit this form: Direct Entry Application for AEMTP Entry Pathway 2 for Eligible RACGP Fellows and Trainees. This form, along with all required documentation, must be submitted to ACEM for approval prior to enrolling in the AEMTP.

Applicants should confirm full eligibility by reading Regulation D5.1 – Eligibility for the Associateship in Advanced Emergency Medicine Training Program.

A Fellow or trainee of the RACGP who has not successfully completed RACGP Core Emergency Medicine Training and meets all other eligibility requirements can apply for AEMTP Entry Pathway 2.

These applicants can submit this form: Direct Entry Application for AEMTP Entry Pathway 2. This form, along with all required documentation, must be submitted to ACEM for approval prior to enrolling in the AEMTP.

Applicants should confirm full eligibility by reading Regulation D5.1 – Eligibility for the Associateship in Advanced Emergency Medicine Training Program.

Once approved, applicants can enrol in the AEMTP by completing the AEMTP Enrolment Form.

The required supervised ED training is undertaken in an ED that meets the staffing requirements of the program, with a Primary Supervisor overseeing and guiding your training.

Training can be undertaken full time (38 hours per week) or part time at a minimum of 0.5 FTE hours per week (19 hours per week). You can complete training in blocks of a minimum of six FTE weeks at a time, however you must be able to complete the ED training time requirements within the applicable program time limit.

Training can commence on any day as ACEM does not have intakes at specified times of the year. ACEM does not back date your start date for any ED time completed previously, so please ensure that your application reaches us before or on the date that your ED placement starts.

Guidance on Dual Training
Should a trainee decide that they wish to undertake another specialty training program at the same time as their ACEM AEMTP, it is their responsibility to ensure that they are able to maintain and meet all regulations and requirements of the AEMTP.

Training can be completed at emergency departments that have one FTE Fellow of ACEM (FACEM), with at least one FACEM an EMATP Supervisor.

ACEM doesn’t organise training placements for trainees, this is something you must organise before you commence the program.

To enquire about AEMTP training sites, please contact the EMATP team, ematp@acem.org.au

Every trainee must have a Primary Supervisor who has oversight of your trainee progression through the program. Each trainee must select their own Primary Supervisor who is a Fellow of ACEM (FACEM).

Primary Supervisors must have completed the ACEM Clinical Supervision Online Modules and the EMATP Supervisor Workshop and be working at least 0.5 FTE at the same site or health service as the trainee.

Your emergency medicine training must include 30% of direct supervision by an ACEM Clinical Supervisor.

An ACEM Clinical Supervisor can be:

• a FACEM, or
• ACEM Associate (Adv) who has completed the ACEM Clinical Supervision Online Modules and the EMATP Supervisor Workshop.

Change of Primary Supervisor

If a trainee requires a change in primary supervisor, please fill in the form below and return it to ematp@acem.org.au.

AEMTP Primary Supervisor Form

Meetings

You will be required to complete a Start of Placement meeting with your Primary Supervisor, to establish learning intentions and goals for training.

You will be required to complete Reflection Meetings every three calendar months with your Primary Supervisor to reflect on training, learning and performance, and to gain formative feedback and establish further learning goals.

Workplace-Based Assessments (WBAs)

WBAs involve short periods of observation and/or discussion with a trainee in clinical practice, followed by structured feedback to the trainee and an assessment of the trainee's performance.

You are required to complete the following WBAs in the revised AEMTP Training Program:

• Three x Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercises (Mini-CEXs) 
• Three x Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) 
• One x Direct Observation of Communications Skills 
• One Procedural Checklist.
• Two x Clinical Lead Shift Reports
• One Quality Improvement Activity

There are prescribed patient types and presentations required for each Mini-CEX, DOPS and DOCS. See the Curriculum or Trainee Handbook for more detailed information.

Emergency Skills Workshop

You will be required to complete an Ultrasound course and the ACEM Clinical Supervisor Course.

Ultrasound course requirements

EMATP – Supervisor Workshop

Online Modules​

You will be required to complete ACEMs Indigenous Health and Cultural Competency Online Modules.

Assessment Forms and Instructions

Start of Placement Meeting

Reflection Meetings

Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercises (Mini-CEXs)

Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS)

Direct Observation of Communications Skills

Case-based Discussions (CbDs)

FEMTP Procedural Checklist

IEMTP Procedural Checklist

AEMTP Procedural Checklist

Clinical Lead Shift Report

Audit

Morbidity and Mortality Meeting

Clinical Pathway, Guideline, Policy Update or Development

Approved Assessor Matrix

Online MCQ Examination​
The AEMTP MCQ exam is completed online at your hospital under supervision. It is 60 minutes in duration and consists of 50 multiple choice questions based on the revised AEMTP Curriculum.

The AEMTP and the Entry Pathway that you are enrolled in will determine the examination(s) you are required to sit.

AEMTP Examination dates – 2026:

• 15 May 2026 (registration closes 24 April 2026)
• 13 November 2026 (registration closes 23 October 2026)

To Register for an Examination:

• Check your eligibility to sit an examination by reviewing the Examination section of the Training Handbook.

Complete and submit the Online Examination Registration form prior to the examination closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted and the trainee will need to register for the next examination.

To Withdraw from an Examination:
If you wish to withdraw from an Emergency Medicine Certificate examination, please complete and submit the Examination Withdrawal Form.

Preparing for Examinations
To assist trainees with preparing for the examination, review the following information:

• Studying for Examinations Guide
• Examinations Operational Guide
• Examinations Standard Setting and Results
• EMATP Curriculum
• Training Handbook

Please complete the Notification of Completion form once you have completed all your training time and assessment requirements, and the information has been entered onto your Assessment Summary Site.

Once you have submitted the Notification of Completion form the Training Services Team will contact you to finalise your Program, sending you a Letter of Completion. Certificates of Completion will usually be issued within two to three months of completing your program.

Withdrawal Form

To formally withdraw from the Associateship Training Programs, please complete the online notification of withdrawal. It is also recommended that you review the College’s Policy on Former EMC, IEMTP and AEMTP Trainees Re-entering the EMC, IEMTP and AEMTP Training Programs prior to making any decision.

The Curriculum outlines the training and assessment requirements and learning objectives.

The AEMTP online learning modules are a series of audio, video, graphics, animation and online quizzes. Although not a compulsory element of the AEMTP Training Program, they provide up to date information, links and resources that support your learning throughout the program and are highly recommended.

Regulation D: EMC, IEMTP and AEMTP Training Programs

These regulations should be read in conjunction with all relevant College policies and guidelines and the Training Handbook.

The Training Handbook outlines your training and assessment requirements, how to complete them, where to find more information and who to contact.

Full details of the applicable fees can be found on our Fees and Payments page.

Should a trainee decide that they wish to undertake another specialty training program at the same time as their ACEM AEMTP, it is their responsibility to ensure that they are able to maintain and meet all regulations and requirements of the AEMTP.

If you have any further questions, please contact the ACEM Training Services Team at;
 
Ph: 61 3 8679 8872
Email: [email protected]