DipPHRM Written Examination
The DipPHRM Written Examination comprises sixty multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and five short-answer questions (SAQs). The examination is conducted online, under the supervision of an approved invigilator, at a candidate’s DipPHRM training site. If a candidate cannot undertake the Written Examination at their DipPHRM training site, it is the responsibility of the candidate to contact the ACEM PHRM Training Team to discuss alternative arrangements.
Applications for the 2022.2 DipPHRM Written Examination are now open.
The DipPHRM Written Examination will be held online on Friday 14 October 2022 at 12.00pm AEDT.
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Key details
Duration: 2 hours
Number of questions: 60 MCQs and 5 SAQs
Maximum number of attempts: 3
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Key dates for applying
- Applications will open at 9.00am AEST, Monday 15 August 2022
- Applications will close at 5.00pm AEST, Monday 5 September 2022
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Eligibility
For the purposes of Regulation F, candidates for the DipPHRM Written Examination must:
- have commenced a PHRM placement at a site that has full DipPHRM training accreditation.
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- if seeking to complete the requirements through a combination of placements at sites accredited for the pre-hospital component of DipPHRM training and/or the retrieval component of DipPHRM training a full and/or full DipPHRM training accreditation, have completed one three (3) FTE month placement and commenced their remaining placement.
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Examination location
The DipPHRM Written Examination is held online, under the supervision of an approved invigilator, at a candidate’s DipPHRM training site. If a candidate cannot undertake the Written Examination at their DipPHRM training site, it is the responsibility of the candidate to contact the ACEM PHRM Team, via email, at the time of examination registration to discuss alternative arrangements.
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Payment information
Candidates are NOT required to submit payment for the exam fee at the time of application.
Once applications have been processed (after the closing date), eligible candidates will be invoiced by email and instructed to complete an online payment. Candidates who fail to pay by the due date will forfeit their place, however, are still liable to pay the exam fee.
The examination fee for the 2022.2 DipPHRM Written Examination fee is AUD$1442.
Any questions regarding the application process should be emailed to [email protected].
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Withdrawals
All withdrawals must be submitted using the DipPHRM Examination Withdrawal Form.
- Before the closing date – candidates may withdraw their application and will not be charged any fees.
- After the closing date – candidates may withdraw from the exam, but are still liable for the full examination fee, unless there are exceptional circumstances. In that case, candidates may apply for consideration under the Exceptional Circumstances and Special Consideration Policy. Please contact the PHRM Training Team for more information about this option.
*NOTE: Withdrawal from the examination at any time prior to the sitting will not count towards the maximum number of attempts.
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Examination Application Form
Applications must be submitted using the online form below.
Prior to applying all candidates should review the DipPHRM Examinations Terms of Candidature.
Please complete the form below to submit your application for the upcoming DipPHRM Written Examination:
DipPHRM OSPE
The DipPHRM OSPE to be conducted on 10 and 11 December 2022 is a face-to-face examination comprising stations through which candidates move in a timed fashion. Examination stations may include observation stations, clinical scenarios, communication scenarios and descriptions of the management of critically ill or injured patients. This examination will not be conducted in an online format – all candidates and examiners will be participating face-to-face, and stations will be interactive in nature.
Candidates sitting the OSPE will only be required to attend one day of the examination. Exam schedules will be released after the registration closing date, including the time that candidate will be required to attend the examination centre.
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Key Details
Duration: 1 day
No. of stations: 8 single
Maximum number of attempts: 3
Click here to view the fee for this examination.
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Eligibility
For the purposes of DipPHRM Regulation F, candidates for the DipPHRM OSPE must have successfully passed the DipPHRM Written Examination.
How to prepare for the DipPHRM Examinations
Resources to support DipPHRM trainees in preparing for their examinations are found here, and include important information and sample written examination questions. In order to prepare appropriately for the exams, DipPHRM trainees should:
- Identify your specific learning needs and discuss them with your Training Supervisor and other consultants with whom you’ve worked who can provide informed advice on your exam preparation.
- Actively participate in all education opportunities provided by your accredited training site to address these needs.
- Identify other learning opportunities, through the support of your Training Supervisor and others with whom you work, that may address your learning needs.
- Complete all WBAs to ensure that you are receiving constructive feedback and support from your colleagues and supervisors regarding your performance against the learning outcomes in the DipPHRM curriculum.
- Familiarise yourself with all matters pertaining to the DipPHRM examinations. Relevant resources can be found on the PHRM Training Program Resources elearning site, including sample written examination questions.
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Withdrawals
All examination withdrawals must be submitted using the required DipPHRM Examination Withdrawal Form.
- Before the closing date for examination registration – candidates may withdraw their application and will not be charged any fees.
- After the closing date for examination registration – candidates may withdraw from the exam, but are still liable for the full examination fee, unless there are exceptional circumstances. In that case, candidates may apply for consideration under the Exceptional Circumstances and Special Consideration Policy. Please contact the PHRM Training Team for more information about this option.
*NOTE: Withdrawal from the examination at any time prior to the examination date will not count towards the maximum number of attempts.