Phase 1 | RANZCR

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The objective of the Phase 1 Examination is to assess a candidate’s competency and required level of knowledge and understanding of anatomy and Applied Imaging Technology as it relates to clinical radiology. Each exam has a distinct approach to accomplish this objective.

The Phase 1 Examination consists of two separate written examinations: Anatomy and Applied Imaging Technology, which must be successfully completed to progress to Phase 2 of the training program.

Eligibility

A basic eligibility requirement is to be a financial member of the College (all annual member subscriptions and annual training fees must be up-to-date or not overdue where the due date is after the examination date).

In addition, a candidate must:

have been accepted into an accredited training position by the date of the application to sit the examination.
submit their examination application prior to the submission deadline (late applications will not be accepted).

A trainee subject to a Remediation Plan, in accordance with the College’s Remediation in Training Policy is not permitted to sit the Phase 1 Examinations during a remediation plan period. Refer to the Remediation in Training Policy for further information.

A trainee who is on interrupted training or Break in Training should refer to the College’s Interrupted and Part-Time Training Policy for requirements related to sitting the Phase 1 Examinations during their interrupted training or Break in Training.

Format

Anatomy

There are six topic areas (body regions) covered in the examination. They are listed here with their approximate weighting.

1. Brain	20%
2. Head and neck	15%
3. Spine	10%
4. Thorax	15%
5. Abdomen and pelvis	25%
6. Limbs	15%

Note: these percentages provide approximate weightings and may vary slightly between examinations.

One three-hour paper to assess trainee knowledge of radiologic anatomy made up of the following:

Labelling	30 marks total (0.25 marks per label) - 120 labels Across the six topics with 1-2 diagrams per region.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	60 marks total (1 mark per question) - 60 MCQs.
Very Short Answer Questions (VSAs)	30 marks total (1 mark per question) - 30 VSAs.
Short Answer Questions (SAQs)	60 marks total (3 marks per question) - 20 SAQs.

Applied Imaging Technology

One three-hour paper to assess trainee knowledge on theoretical principles, imaging technology, radiation protection and patient safety. The examination consists of the following:

Constructed Response Questions (CRQs)	90 marks total (10 marks per question) - 9 CRQs
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	60 marks total (1 mark per question) - 60 MCQs

Practice

The RANZCR Clinical Radiology Written Examinations are completed online. Candidates must watch the instructional video and practise on the demonstration site before the exam.

1. Instructional video

CR Phase 1 Demo Exam Instructional Video

2. Online practice examination

Demonstration site: https://demo.ranzcr.practique.net/

Visit the online practice examination which replicates the real examination. Try to use all the tools and question navigation to help your confidence.

Note: The site works best on the Google Chrome browser.

The questions used in the demonstration aren't meant to be a study tool, just examples for you to get more confident using the examination delivery platform. The demonstration consists of one sample question from each of the following written examinations:

Phase 1: Anatomy Paper
Phase 1: AIT Paper

During the real RANZCR examinations, a countdown timer is provided on the platform to help you manage your time. However, this feature has been disabled for the demonstration.

Logging in:

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Use the following credentials:

Username - 11001
Password - 11001

Select the examination:

Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Demo Exam

Use the following PIN:

392226

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Phase 1 Examinations (Clinical Radiology) Policy

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Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Examination

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