Certificate and Diploma examinations
Find everything you need to know about examinations for the Certificate of Women’s Health, Diploma of RANZCOG and Advanced Diploma of RANZCOG.
Certificate of Women’s Health
Dates and registration
Examination and registration dates for 2023 are detailed in the table below.
A link to an online registration form will be visible if applications are currently open for the examination you wish to sit.
| Written examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 Monday 13 February 2023 | Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Closed |
| Cycle 2 Monday 24 July 2023 | Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Closed |
Applications close at 5:00pm AEST. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information on examination dates and registration, please contact the Examinations and Assessment team at: assessment@ranzcog.edu.au.
Format
Trainees undertaking the Certificate of Women’s Health must complete a multiple-choice examination to assess knowledge and understanding of the curriculum. This is a computer-based examination delivered at examination centres.
| Format | Assessment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100 multiple-choice questions | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Please see the below sections on the Diploma and Advanced Diploma if you’re undertaking the Certificate of Women’s Health as a combined qualification.
Fees
Please note that examination fees are not subject to GST.
Diploma of RANZCOG
Dates and registration
Examination and registration dates for 2023 are detailed in the table below.
A link to an online registration form will be visible if applications are currently open for the examination you wish to sit.
| Written examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma only (CWH upgrade) | |||
| Cycle 1 Monday 13 February 2023 | Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Closed |
| Cycle 2 Monday 24 July 2023 | Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Closed |
| Diploma and Certificate (combined) | |||
| Cycle 1 Monday 13 February 2023 | Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Closed |
| Cycle 2 Monday 24 July 2023 | Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Closed |
Applications close at 5:00pm AEST. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information on examination dates and registration, please contact the Examinations and Assessment team at: assessment@ranzcog.edu.au.
Format
Trainees who have already passed the Certificate of Women’s Health written examination must complete the Diploma of RANZCOG written examination (also known as the Certificate of Women’s Health upgrade examination).
If you’re undertaking the Diploma in combination with the Certificate, you must complete a longer version of the written examination.
Both versions are delivered in a computer-based, multiple-choice format to assess knowledge and understanding of the curriculum
| Format | Assessment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Written examination (Diploma only) | 50 multiple-choice questions | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Written examination (Diploma and Certificate) | 150 multiple-choice questions | 3 hours 15 minutes |
Please see the below sections on the Advanced Diploma if you’re undertaking the basic Diploma as a combined qualification.
Fees
Please note that examination fees are not subject to GST.
Resources
Trainees can access 100 multiple-choice examination questions through the RANZCOG e-learning system, Acquire.
These questions have been released from the RANZCOG question bank and may appear in the written examination.
Advanced Diploma of RANZCOG
Dates and registration
Examination and registration dates for 2023 are detailed in the table below.
A link to an online registration form will be visible if applications are currently open for the examination you wish to sit.
| Oral examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (2023) Sunday 7 May 2023 EXAMINATION CANCELLED | Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Closed |
| Cycle 2 (2023) Sunday 27 August 2023 | Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Not open yet |
Applications close at 5:00pm AEST. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information on examination dates and registration, please contact the Examinations and Assessment team at: assessment@ranzcog.edu.au.
Format
Trainees undertaking the Advanced Diploma of RANZCOG must complete a highly structured oral examination designed to assess clinical competence.
Until further notice, the oral examination is being held online. Trainees and examiners will dial-in from home or another suitable location, while the simulated patient actors will dial-in from the Adelaide Health Simulation Centre.
| Format | Assessment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oral examination (Diploma only) | Eight stations, each involving: – 2 minutes for reading – 12 minutes for examination – 20 marks Total: 160 marks | 1 hour 52 minutes |
At each station you will:
encounter an examiner or actor playing the role of a patient
address at least one clinical scenario
use non-technical language to explain the clinical scenario (and results), avoiding the use of jargon and acronyms
If you wish to sit the Advanced Diploma oral examination and Diploma written examination in the same semester, you must apply for both examinations by the stipulated closing dates.
Please see the above section on the Diploma for more information on the written examination.
Fees
Please note that examination fees are not subject to GST.
Additional information
Critical examination topics
The oral examination may assess your clinical competence in one or more of the following areas:
Management of antepartum haemorrhage
Instrumental deliveries
Management of eclamptic patient
Resuscitation of neonate
Management of postpartum haemorrhage
Management of pre-eclampsia
Management of shoulder dystocia
These are considered to be critical topics in the Advanced Diploma curriculum.
Examination scoring
At each station, you will be assessed according to a global (holistic) scoring method, against a combination of the following domains:
History and examination
Investigations and interpreting results
Treatment/management
Clinical knowledge
Complex, urgent or unusual clinical presentations
Rapport with patient, support person and/or colleague
Respect of patient, support person and/or colleague
Communication skills
Prioritisation criteria
If there are more applications than places available for the oral examination, the College will take into account any special considerations and exceptional circumstances.
Please refer to the RANZCOG Regulations for more information on prioritisation of examination applications.
Online application process
Please follow the steps below to apply online.
Submit your application form (expression of interest) to sit the examination — please see the relevant Dates and Registration section above
Once you have submitted your application form, you will receive an email communication from the College confirming your eligibility to sit the examination (within four weeks after applications have closed)
Upon receiving the eligibility outcome, pay the examination fees within seven days to finalise your examination application
Please advise the Examinations and Assessment team via email (assessment@ranzcog.edu.au):
If you have a sponsor for the examination
If you wish to withdraw from an examination after submitting your application
Before submitting your application, please refer to the RANZCOG Regulations (see sections F1.7, F2.7 and F3.7 on the Certificate and Diploma Examinations) for more information on topics such as eligibility, availability of places and withdrawals.
Results
Trainees will find out the release date for results at a pre-examination seminar.
On this date, you will be able to access your results by logging into Integrate with your five-digit RANZCOG ID number and your password.
The College recommends accessing your Integrate account well before the release date to confirm your login details. To reset your password, please click the ‘Forgotten password’ link.
Please note that the College has a number of checks in place to ensure that all examination results are correct prior to release. As such, the College does not remark examinations unless a procedural error has been identified.
Policies and procedures
EXAMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
EXAMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Exceptional Circumstances and Special Consideration Policy
RANZCOG Release of Examination Results Policy
Recording of Assessments Policy
RANZCOG Examinations Emergency Policy
Contact
Technical support
For technical support relating to examination applications and results, please contact: help@ranzcog.edu.au or 03 9114 3905.
General enquiries
For general enquiries, please contact the Examinations and Assessment team via email at: assessment@ranzcog.edu.au.
Our team can assist you with:
withdrawing an examination application
rescheduling an examination (due to COVID-19 or another reason)
examination accommodations and special consideration
examination sponsorship (e.g. workplace support )