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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP Introduction General practice vocational training is a three year program of which the first is based in hospitals. Registrars who have had hospital experience relevant to General Practice before entering the program can apply to have that experience counted as part of their training time. RPL is not automatically granted, as the RACGP and the Training Organisation need to be satisfied that the registrar has the skills and knowledge to justify shortening their training. Two Senior Medical Educators will consider all applications. They will only recommend RPL be given if they are satisfied that the individual registrar will meet the required general practice standard in a shorter training time. Their recommendation is then forwarded to the RACGP Victorian State Censor. In some cases, registrars may be able to be given exemption for the hospital experience but their training time is not reduced. This is known as RPL without time credit. In this situation, they would need to do three years in general practice to complete their training. RPL is separate to the consideration of practice readiness, requiring mandatory hospital experience prior to starting in general practice. If this mandatory hospital experience has not been completed, registrars will need to complete it before commencing in general practice, irrespective of the time spent in hospitals. See “Mandatory Hospital Requirements of AGPT Training” for further information about these requirements. 2017 AGPT Handbook RPL applications must be submitted to MCCC within the first 2 months of training, to enable time for processing by MCCC and RACGP. Applications must have received RACGP approval within the first six months of training otherwise it will have a bearing on when you can apply for exams. The RACGP or MCCC can require a registrar to complete hospital terms after completing their current matched general practice placements if the application does not fulfil the criteria required, or may grant RPL without time credit. RPL is given where a registrar demonstrates that they already have the skills and knowledge that would have been acquired during the first year of training. To demonstrate this, the following needs to be supplied Details of previous hospital experience including learning objectives, educational activities

and a description of feedback and assessment for each rotation being considered for RPL. This must be accompanied by a letter from the hospital confirming the rotations and the dates.

Evidence that the hospital terms were completed satisfactorily. This requires provision of

feedback or assessment forms from the rotation. If these are not available, a reference from the nominated supervisor will be accepted.

Details of referees and any other information that the applicant feels relevant to the

application.

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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP

The application contains the following sections Personal Details Details of hospital experience 3 Referees Other Information Curriculum Vitae (CV) – please include as part of your application Declaration Supporting evidence to be supplied with the application includes: Hospital letters of service supporting the rotations being claimed. Feedback forms from the rotations or the “Reference form” on page 20 of this pack if a

term feedback form is not available.

A copy of your first full general and current registration certificates. Notes A paediatric term can be part of an RPL application. In this case, please complete the

hospital term proforma in this document. The compulsory paediatric evidence application form is a separate requirement and the same form cannot be used for both. However, as both require an assessment or reference from the term, this assessment can be used for both applications.

For hospital or community posts undertaken more than five years prior to the application for RPL, Registrars must also provide the evidence sources below:

a. a description of the experience and how it relates to general practice training b. learning activities and professional development demonstrating how skills have been maintained.

For further information refer to the RACP’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Applying for Recognition of Prior Learning Guidance Document


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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP SECTION 1 – PERSONAL DETAILS Name

Address

Telephone

Email SECTION 2 – DETAILS OF HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE Please provide details of the hospital rotations that you wish to be recognised in your application for 52 weeks of RPL. You can incorporate up to 7 weeks of leave, including annual, sick, carers of educational leave, please specify. Maximum of 26 weeks in any one discipline.

Discipline / Post

Hospital / Institution

Start Date

End Date

Weeks

Full-time or Part-time and Hours

TOTAL to equal 52 weeks

For each rotation, please provide the following details of the objectives of the rotation, the educational activities undertaken during the term and feedback and assessment in the rotation using the format below.


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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP RPL Checklist Incomplete applications will not be considered and will be returned to you for follow-up.

Please confirm

In Section 2, I have not applied for more than 52 weeks of RPL.

I have not applied for more than 26 weeks in any one discipline.

Date of first full Medical Registration

All the RPL rotations I am applying for have been completed AFTER full Medical Registration.

I am an international medical graduate.

Yes / No

If yes, all the RPL rotations I am applying for have been completed after I received full medical registration and AFTER I successfully completed all components of the AMC Exam.

Year commencing with MCCC:

I have attached the following documents:

Please confirm

A letter/statement of service from the Medical Administration at the respective hospital confirming that rotations you are applying for have been completed.

A proforma for each rotation being claimed for RPL outlining the educational activities completed, the objectives achieved and the feedback and assessment undertaken for each discipline.

At least one end of term assessment form for each rotation being assessed for RPL.

The names and addresses of three referees from your RPL rotations.

A copy of my first full General Medical Registration certificate

A copy of your current medical registration

Current CV (Curriculum Vitae)


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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP Proforma DISCIPLINE_______________________________________________________________ Start date __________________________ Finish Date ___________________________ Objectives Achieved for this Specific Discipline / Post (with relevance to general practice)


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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP Educational Activities Organised By Date Duration (Hours) Type of Activity e.g. Hospital January - March

2015 1 hour each week Lunch time case

discussion

Feedback and Assessment Describe the feedback processes undertaken (e.g. weekly case presentations with feedback from supervisor)


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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP Please attach copies of written feedback / assessment for each rotation. If your feedback form is not available, please supply a written reference from the term.


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Declaration I declare that the information provided here and in connection with this application is true

and correct. I recognise that it is my responsibility to provide all necessary documentation. I acknowledge that the RACGP and the Training Organisation reserve the right at any

stage to vary or reverse any decision regarding this application made on the basis of false or incomplete information.

Signed By

Applicant’s Signature

Name

Date Witnessed By

Signature

Name

Title of Witness

Date


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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP Educational Activities

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Declaration I declare that the information provided here and in connection with this application is true



Signed By


Name

Date

Witnessed By

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Name

Title of Witness

Date


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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP Declaration I declare that the information provided here and in connection with this application is true



Signed By


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Date Witnessed By

Signature

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Title of Witness

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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP Declaration I declare that the information provided here and in connection with this application is true



Signed By


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Date Witnessed By

Signature

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Title of Witness

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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP SECTION 3 – HOSPITAL REFEREES The names and contact details of three hospital referees are required for your application. They should be able to discuss your knowledge and skills with particular reference to hospital training for general practice. Referee 1 Discipline

Hospital

Supervisor

Address

Daytime Number Referee 2 Discipline

Hospital

Supervisor

Address

Daytime Number Referee 3 Discipline

Hospital

Supervisor

Address

Daytime Number


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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP SECTION 4 – OTHER INFORMATION (Optional) If you have any further verifiable and relevant information that you wish to attach to your application, please provide a list and attach evidence to your application. These may include conference papers, research grants, publications, committee activity, testimonials, etc. Indicate briefly, in Column 2, how each is relevant to your application for recognition of prior learning.

Item Relevance to RPL

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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP Submission of RPL applications Your RPL application is due no later than two months into the semester. To ensure adequate time for processing. RPLs are assessed by two Medical Educators and the College censor. This must Please ensure that you have completed all parts of the application and supplied the following information for each rotation: Checklist Application Hospital letters Feedback forms or references Evidence of first full general registration Include your curriculum vitae (CV) Progress of your application will be facilitated if it is complete upon receipt. Delays in completing an application can affect progression of training and entry into the practice match. If you require any assistance in completing the application or have any queries, please contact Registrar Education & Practice Support Coordinator (REAPS) at your local MCCC office. Please return applications to: Email to REAPS Coordinator at your nearest office.

Metro West [email protected] South West [email protected] North East [email protected] North West [email protected]


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Reference for RPL (in lieu of hospital reports) Dr

(Registrar enrolled in the General Practice Training Program)

Name of Referee

Position Held

Name of Hospital

Contact Telephone Number

Date of Rotation

Name of Rotation e.g. Paediatrics

Dr __________________________________________________ has applied for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to replace the mandatory hospital time required as part of the General Practice Training Program. In order for us to assess the application, further information regarding work performance in the rotation nominated for consideration of RPL is required. Therefore, it would be appreciated if you could respond to the following questions. What contact with the doctor did you have in their rotation?

What were the main duties and responsibilities of the doctor during this rotation?


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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP What assessment and feedback did you provide to the doctor during this rotation?

How would you assess his / her performance in the job?

Can you describe any particular areas of strength?

Can you describe any particular areas for improvement?

How would you describe his / her attitude to work both in a professional and personal sense?


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Recognition of Prior Learning RPL – RACGP Given the opportunity, would you be happy to work with this doctor again?

Any other comments

Signature

Date


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