SCA Resources

The Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) is a summative assessment component of the MRCGP taken in ST3 but preparation should take place from your earliest GP post.   

Detailed information is on the SCA section of the RCGP website and a thorough understanding of the requirements is vital and you should frequently refer to this: 

Click here to access RCGP website information on the SCA

In the North West we have created a guide for you and your trainer which we hope will be helpful, which can be downloaded from these links: 

SCA Guidance:

SCA Summary for Trainers (please click image below):

North West England Consultation Toolkit

The North West England Consultation Toolkit was written by Dr Anne Hawkridge FRCGP and Dr David Molyneux FRCGP as part of the SOX exam support programme for both the CSA (Clinical Skills Assessment) and the RCA (Remote Consultation Assessment).

It has been updated for the SCA and is also published in full on the RCGP website:https://www.rcgp.org.uk/mrcgp-exams/simulated-consultation-assessment/toolkit

Start by analysing consultations using the Consultation Overview and Red, Amber, Green Rating Tool. Both documents can be downloaded and printed off if necessary.

Each of the 29 competencies within the consultation overview (and matched RAG tool) have a separate education section. Use these sections to work on weaker areas, selecting from the range of educational strategies and reflective exercises. Work with your educational supervisors to improve your performance before sitting the SCA.

A PDF version of the toolkit is here (please click the image below): 

Please note that the toolkit is under copyright so should not be published in part or full by external parties and should be used for personal or GP training programme use only.

Our North West SOX interventions have been published and evidence the excellent impact on performance in the exam: 

Click here to view published evidence on the North West SOX intervention  

An interactive version of the toolkit is accessible on Fourteen Fish and is available as part of the SCA Plus package. The cost of purchase can be reimbursed through your individual Study Leave.

 

Click the image below to view the SCA Consultation Overview

Click the image below to view the SCA Rag Rating

SCA ST3 Top Tips Sessions

If you are an ST3 and preparing for your exam, come along to one of our lunchtime online sessions where you'll receive top tips on your preparation regional from experiences regional tutors. There will be the very latest guidance and we'll share our tips on maximising your chances of success!

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Our Northwest GPSTs share their Top Tips for preparing for the SCA and achieving success in some short interviews below.

Thank you to all our GPSTs for their excellent advice and to the Blackpool GP Training Programme for commissioning this resource.

Please see the below the videos of 7 Blackpool trainees offering their top tips for the SCA, to support your exam preparation.