SCA Resources
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The Recorded Consultation Assessment (RCA) 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 RCA 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 RCA
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/RCA Guidance:
SCA Summary for Trainers (please click image below):
RCA Summary for Doctors in Training (Please click image below):
Candidates should be aware of this important guidance on conduct:
Click here for the Candidate Conduct in MRCGP Recorded Consultation Assessment Document
North West England Consultation Toolkit:
The North West England Consultation Toolkit was devised by Dr Anne Hawkridge and Dr David Molyneux who are experienced RCA RCGP examiners. It has been used as part of our award winning SOX support and we believe it is an excellent resource to help you in your RCA preparation. It contains a consultation overview and tips on improving your performance in consultation skills. The Red/Amber/Green rating grid will help you in your self assessment of consultations.
An interactive version of the toolkit is accessible on Fourteen Fish and is available as part of the RCA Plus package. A guide on using the toolkit is described in this video:
Fouteen Fish Toolkit Video:
A PDF version of the toolkit is here (please click the image below):
Click the image below to view the SCA Consultation Overview
Click the image below to view the SCA Rag Rating
Three Consultation Analysis (3CA)
The Three Consultation Analysis (3CA) is a valuable opportunity for you to get ahead with your preparation for the SCA. It is not a mock exam but provides an insight into how your consulting compares with that of your peers for your stage of training and an individualised plan for you, to help you achieve success in your SCA.
Taking part 3-4 months into your first GP/GP+ post in ST1/2, is an ideal time to participate. This allows you to get bespoke feedback and an individualised strategy, with sufficient time to develop in preparation for your SCA.
You will need to record 3 of your patient consultations and share these with your allocated SOX educator. SOX educators are very experienced trainers in SCA preparation and there is published evidence that their intervention can greatly enhance your chance of success.
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
To learn more about the logistics of 3CA please see the Process Guide and watch this short video:
3CA ST1 and 2 video from Catherine Morgan on Vimeo.
2023 3CA ST3 video from Catherine Morgan on Vimeo.
Virtual Primary Care (VPC)
All ST1s (whether in a GP or hospital post) can access the Virtual Primary Care platform. This gives you access to 150 real GP consultations with tips, guidelines and learning materials covering a wide range of curriculum areas. We recommend you use this platform for individual learning and learning with your GP Clinical Supervisor and Programme Educators. Since there are so many consultations do commence use of the platform early and plan how you will cover all of the materials as this is only available currently in the ST1 year.
You’ll receive an email on how to register and access this but if you have any issues, email the GP school on england.primarycareschool.nw@nhs.net
The login page is:
Click here for the login page to Virtual Primary Care
Please note that it takes a few days following you first accessing the site for you to see the videos.
Teaching and Learning Consultation Skills (TALC)
TALC is a valuable resource produced by Dr Avril Danczak, an experienced North West educator, along with her TALC team. It is an excellent set of learning modules which will help you in developing your consultation skills.
You’ll find useful reading materials along with podcasts and videos which will help you in your development to become a truly excellent consulter!
You can access the TALC resources here