Assessments and requirements

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Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)

During Stage 3, trainees must complete eight Stage 3 EPAs and the remaining Stage 2 psychotherapy EPA if outstanding. Trainees must attain a minimum of two EPAs per 6-month FTE rotation; if training at less than full time, trainees must achieve a minimum of one EPA per 6 calendar months.

Generalist trainees can attain any Fellowship (FELL) EPAs in any area of practice rotation. Area of practice (AOP) EPAs can only be attained in the relevant area of practice rotations.

For example:

you can attain the Stage 3 Area of Practice EPA, ST3-CL-AOP-EPA2 in consultation–liaison psychiatry rotations only.
you can attain the Stage 3 Fellowship EPA medical education, ST3-EDU-FELL-EPA1 in any rotation.

Prospective approval from the Committee for Training is required to attain AOP EPAs in a different area of practice. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Table of all Stage 3 EPAs [PDF; 76 KB]

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Workplace-based assessments

You must complete an Observed Clinical Activity in each 6-month rotation.

A minimum of three Workplace-based Assessments (WBAs) are used to inform the assessment of each EPA.

In-Training assessments (ITAs)

You will be assessed on your progress throughout each rotation.

Mid-rotation ITA

The mid-rotation ITA is used to identify and provide feedback on your strengths and weaknesses as well as your progress in the rotation. It does not need to be submitted to the College.

End-of-rotation ITA

The end of rotation ITA must be completed and submitted to the College within 60 days of the end of a rotation. You are responsible for ensuring the ITA is signed by your Director of Training and that it is submitted on time.

Complete your ITAs online via Intrain. If you don’t have access to InTrain use the PDF forms below.

Stage 3 mid-rotation ITA Form [PDF; 587 KB]

Stage 3 end of rotation ITA Form [PDF; 419 KB]

If you are enrolled in a Certificate of Advanced Training, use the ITA Forms specific to your Certificate. The only exception to this is the Certificate of Advanced Training in the Psychotherapies, where you use the generalist Stage 3 ITA form.

Exams and central assessments

You are responsible for your progress in line with the Trainee Progress Trajectory and take into account the time required for enrolling in, sitting and marking each assessment in order to successfully meet each deadline.

The deadlines for completion of these assessments are shown in the Trainee Progress Trajectory [PDF; 77 KB]

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Exam

The MCQ Exam is set at the standard expected at the end of Stage 3.

It should be passed by 36 months FTE training.
It is not a barrier to the commencement of Stage 3.
It is an entry requirement for Certificates of Advanced Training.

You may apply for the MCQ Exam after you have completed a minimum of 6 months FTE training.

More about MCQ Exam

Critical Essay Question Exam

The Critical Essay Question Exam is set at the standard expected at the end of Stage 3.

It should be passed by 60 months FTE training.
You are eligible to apply for this exam after you have completed 18 months FTE training.

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Modified Essay Question Exam

The Critical Essay Question Exam is set at the standard expected at the end of Stage 3.

It should be passed by 60 months FTE training.
You are eligible to apply for this exam after you have completed 18 months FTE training.

Clinical Competency Assessment - Modified Portfolio Review

The Clinical Competency Assessment consists of a review of your training portfolio, and if required, a case-based discussion.

Must have completed two stage 3 rotations (a total of at least nine months FTE duration) recorded with the College.
Should be passed by 60 months FTE training.

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Psychotherapy Written Case

The Psychotherapy Written Case is assessed at the standard expected at the end of Stage 3 and should be completed by 60 months FTE training.

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Scholarly Project

The Scholarly Project is assessed at the standard expected at the end of Stage 3 and should be completed by 60 months FTE training.

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Self-paced online learning requirements

During training you must complete online modules that are self-paced and can be completed at any time during training.

Self-paced online learning requirements

Psychotherapy requirements

You must provide psychotherapy to a minimum of three patients for at least six sessions each.

Stage 3 Psychotherapy sessions form [PDF; 126 KB]

Leadership and management

Leadership and management content forms part of the Stage 3 knowledge base. Each Branch Training Committee (BTC) approves the options for formal leadership and management training in their state/country.

Leadership and management guideline

Stage 3 Leadership and management form [PDF; 122 KB]

Self-paced online learning about leadership and management

Final qualitative report

As a final requirement for Fellowship, submit a 500–750 word qualitative personal overview of your Stage 3 training experience to your Director of Training (DOT).

It should include an evaluation of your experience including your development during Stage 3, perceived strengths and weaknesses of your Stage 3 training experience and feedback regarding your supervision. This will be signed off by the DOT on the last end-of-rotation ITA form.