PDA members can access the PDA’s Education revision programme which is open for new registrations until the day of the exam. The programme offers a wide range of practice calculations questions and some mock exams. There are also practical tips on revision and an opportunity to chat to other PDA members who are preparing to sit the assessment.
To register for the programme click here.
Those that need support the PDA’s charity partners, Pharmacist Support offer a range of options including:
- Counselling and peer support
- Financial support
- A listening friend service
- Addiction support.
Candidates can also access the Wardley Wellbeing Service here. This is a resource to help candidates to prioritise their mental, physical and emotional health through individual and group training.
The GPhC resource page for those sitting the exams in November which includes example questions from the system that sitters will use on the day. Find out more about GPhC resources here.
Kate Kensington, PDA Head of Education said, “I would urge all trainees, prov-regs and potential pharmacists who are sitting the exam in November to look at the official guidance from the GPhC. They will find vital information about the structure of the assessments, example questions and guidance for on the day.” Find out more here.
The PDA would like to remind all candidates that there have been some changes made by the GPhC to address problems that occurred in the June 2022 sitting.
The GPhC have advised that:
- Test centres are permanent with computer equipment already in place.
- Enhanced IT support will be available on the day.
- A member of GPhC staff will be in attendance at each centre to ensure the assessment regulations are implemented and they will also be present during the examinations.
- Invigilators have received enhanced training to help them better manage the process and on the day issues.
Collette Bradford, PDA Director of Organising and Engagement said, “We all want candidates to be able to access the support they need to enable them to prepare and to sit the examinations with confidence on the day. The PDA has continued to share member feedback and recommendations with the GPhC to help to improve the assessment experience for all, including those who may require reasonable adjustments. We welcome the changes the regulator has outlined for the arrangements of the November sitting. These are high-stakes exams for trainees, prov-regs and potential pharmacists who are hoping to pass and progress their careers in pharmacy. The stakes are also high for the regulator, to demonstrate that they can deliver online exams which are proficient, robust, fair and a positive experience for all candidates. The PDA will be listening carefully to our members experiences.”
Learn more
- Sitting the registration assessment in November 2022
- PDA welcomes measures to improve online exams
- Revision programme for those sitting the November 2022 assessment
- Don’t miss the deadline for registering for reasonable adjustments for the November 2022 assessment
- Sitting the registration assessment in November 2022
- PDA hears distressing accounts of the June 2022 Assessment from trainee and potential pharmacists
- PDA calls for urgent action from GPhC and PSNI to retain credibility of the online assessment examinations
- GPhC appoints a new provider to deliver the common registration assessment
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