Enrolment for the GPCert(FAP) examination is a one off payment of £450.
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The GPCert(FAP) course has been accredited by ESVPS as being a suitable education programme based
on the course content and the calibre of the tutors delivering the taught course.
Candidates are required to study all areas of the course syllabus, which comprises taught and non-taught areas.
Full details of the course syllabus will be available in the course handbook on registration.
Successful GPCert(FAP) candidates can use the qualification to go on and gain the ‘B-PAP.2’ module
of the RCVS CertAVP. Candidates will be required to register with Hartpury College, a faculty of the University
of the West of England, and complete additional course work and a final assessment process.
Requirements
To achieve the GPCert(FAP)) candidates must complete and pass the following:
- Attend the ESVPS accredited modular training programme
- Submit one x 2,500 word case report
- Submit five x 500 – 1000 word case studies
- Complete all sections of a course handbook
- Sit a 50 multiple choice questions examination.
- Further reading on the taught subjects
- Additional study of the non-taught areas of the course syllabus.
Candidates must inform ESVPS of any change of contact details during the course period.
On successful attainment of the GPCert(FAP)) candidates will be awarded with a personalised certificate and their name will be included in the ESVPS register of General Practitioner Certificate holders.
Frequently asked questions
How long will it take?
Candidates can comfortably achieve a GPCert(FAP) qualification within one year,
but have up to three years in which to complete the training programme and examination.
The total amount of time spent will vary from candidate to candidates. An average
candidate will spend between 10-15 hours per month on the private study, reflective
learning and the completion of the case report and case studies.
What if I am not successful in passing one of the components of the examination?
Candidates are required to pass all components of the examination to gain the GPCert(FAP) qualification.
Candidates who fail their case report will be given clear indications where they were unsuccessful
and guidelines on how to complete their case report to the required standard. Candidates who are unsuccessful
in the final examination will be given a breakdown of the areas they were weakest in and additional study recommended.
There is a nominal fee to re-sit the final examination.
Is tutor support available?
Yes, a tutor support service is available.
How do I get started?
Download and complete the Registration Form (link above in the Downloads section).
GPCert(FAP) examination:
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Case report submission (and resubmission):
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Case study submission:
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Note: The GPCert(FAP) examination will be invigilated by representatives of ESVPS.
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