Haematology Transitional Assessment
Requirements in 2016
The new curriculum in Haematology came into force in 2014. Trainees who commenced before
2014 should refer to the assessment requirements outlined in this Transitional Assessment
requirements document. Record workplace-based assessments using the forms in the 2016
Trainee Handbook and continuously update the portfolio spreadsheet.
Table 1: Joint RCPA/RACP Trainees
NOTE: Joint Trainees will also need to meet RACP workplace-based assessments in training
years. RCPA DOPS must be completed in laboratory training years. For posts that are a mix of
clinical and laboratory duties, pro-rata RCPA DOPS are to be done.
Training year
Portfolio requirements in 2016
Examinations in 2015
First year of training
in 2016
(if laboratory year)
(if clinical year,
complete RACP
requirements)
Second year of
training in 2016
and planning to sit
HM1 in 2017
(presumed
laboratory year)
Third or fourth year
of training and
sitting HM1 in 2016
As specified in the Trainee Handbook
Apply for exemption from BPS
As specified in the Trainee Handbook
If a clinical year, provide:
Supervisor report/s
Log clinical meetings and teaching sessions.
If a laboratory year, as specified in the Trainee
Handbook
Fourth or fifth year
of training in 2016
and sitting HM2 in
2016
Completing training
having already
passed HM2
examination.
Supervisor report/s
Current laboratory safety checklist
4 CbD
8 case presentations at meetings
Log clinical meetings and teaching sessions
Dissertation proposal
Periodic supervisor reports are the only
requirement
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Pre-examination supervisor’s report and
portfolio summary sheet confirming
completion of portfolio requirements.
Submit to the College in July.
HM1 written exam (May)
HM1 morphology exam (May)
HM1 transfusion practical exam (June)
HM1 dry practical exam (August)
HM1 oral exam (August)
Pre-examination supervisor’s report and
portfolio summary sheet confirming
completion of portfolio requirements. These
must be submitted to the College (July).
Dissertation (June)
HM2 oral examination (August)
Not applicable
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Table 2: RCPA single discipline Trainees
Training year
Portfolio requirements in 2016
Examinations in 2015
First or second year
of training in 2016
As specified in the Trainee Handbook
Recommended to sit BPS if not passed or
exempted previously.
Third or fourth year
of training in 2016
and planning to sit
HM1 in 2016
As specified in the Trainee Handbook
Pre-examination supervisor’s report and
portfolio summary sheet confirming
completion of portfolio requirements. These
must be submitted to the College (July).
HM1 written exam (May)
HM1 morphology exam (May)
HM1 transfusion practical exam (June)
HM1 dry practical exam (August)
HM1 oral exam (August)
Fourth or fifth year
of training in 2016
and already passed
HM1 and planning
to sit HM2 in 2016
As specified in the Trainee Handbook
Pre-examination supervisor’s report and
portfolio summary sheet confirming
completion of portfolio requirements. These
must be submitted to the College (July).
Dissertation (June)
HM2 oral examination (August)
Completing fifth
year of training and
already passed
HM2 examination.
Periodic supervisor reports are the only
requirement
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Not applicable
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