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.
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Key Details
Duration: 2 hours
Number of questions: 60 MCQs and 5 SAQs
Maximum number of attempts: 3
Click here to view the fee for this examination.
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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 and/or full DipPHRM training accreditation, have completed one three (3) FTE month placement and commenced their remaining placement.
DipPHRM OSPE
The DipPHRM online OSPE to be conducted on 27 and 28 April 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.
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: 6 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
- 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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Applying for DipPHRM Examinations
Applications are by electronic submission (online form) and are now open for the DipPHRM Written Examination. Click here to apply to sit the DipPHRM Written Examination.
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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.