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The clinical case scenario examination is a written assessment, comprising of 10 sequential items. Each sequential item is made up of 4-6 selected response questions that are all related to a specific case scenario. Within a sequential item, every question logically succeeds the previous question i.e. after the first question is answered, additional information is added to facilitate answering the second question, and so on. Candidates may be required to select the single best answer, select multiple correct answers or order the answers in a specific way. During this examination once a question has been answered, candidates are no longer permitted to return to that question.
Questions will be asked in the following formats:
The general clinical practice examination is a written assessment, comprising of approximately 50 multiple choice questions. These are all standalone questions. During this assessment, candidates can return to any question whether it be answered or unanswered.
Questions will be asked in the following format:
