You’ll find some scenarios will have manikins or other equipment. Others will use an actor to play the part of a patient. During each of the exam stations you will be observed by an examiner, either in person, by telephone or via a remote camera. Your exam may be recorded. Examiners will not intervene, except in very limited circumstances.
You’ll have eight minutes to complete each station. Before starting each scenario, you’ll have time to travel to the next room and to read the instructions.
This time will vary based on which venue you take your test, due to the differences in venue size and layout:
3 Hardman Street - 1 minute 45 seconds
3 Hardman Square - 1 minute 30 seconds
This is to ensure that candidates receive a consistent amount of reading time across both venues.
Our test venues operate independently, so candidates sitting the test on the same day at different venues will not take the same exam.
You can't talk to other candidates or write down or copy any details about the exam while you’re taking it.
You can't bring books, any electronic devices or watches into the exam.