RACGP Clinical Competency Exam (CCE)

Exam at a glance

Questions

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Duration

180 minutes

Pass mark

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Sections

9 cases (4 case discussions, 5 clinical encounters), 15 minutes each plus 5 minutes reading, online

Exam type

Oral

Language

English

Authority

RACGP

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 14 modules · 299 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

1. 01Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health16 questions · 5.4 % of the bank

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   A practice manager is updating registration forms in a suburban general practice. Several patients have no recorded Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status. Which approach is most appropriate?

   ARecord status when a family's appearance or surname suggests Aboriginal originBAsk only patients with a chronic disease that is more common in Aboriginal peopleCAsk every patient the standard question on origin and record the response givenDAsk only patients who attend an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health ServiceEAsk only when a Medicare health assessment is already being planned for the patient

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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2. 02Cardiovascular health in general practice29 questions · 9.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: anatomy of the heart
   • Foundations: conduction system and cardiac cycle
   • Foundations: circulation and blood vessels

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   A 58-year-old man attends for a health assessment. He has no known cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic kidney disease and is not Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Which tool does the current Australian guideline recommend for estimating his 5-year risk of a cardiovascular event?

   AThe Framingham 10-year coronary heart disease risk equationBThe QRISK3 calculator developed in the United KingdomCThe Australian CVD Risk CalculatorDThe CHA2DS2-VASc score for thromboembolic riskEThe GRACE score for short-term mortality after ACS

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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3. 03Child and adolescent health25 questions · 8.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the newborn and the transition after birth
   • Foundations: growth and development
   • Foundations: the child's airway, vital signs and resuscitation

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   A 5-month-old boy has had three days of coryza and a dry cough. Today his respiratory rate is 52 breaths/minute, with mild subcostal recession, widespread fine crackles and a wheeze. His oxygen saturation is 97% in room air and he is alert. He has taken about 70% of his usual breast feeds and still has wet nappies. What is the most appropriate management?

   ANebulised salbutamol trial, continuing it only if the wheeze improvesBOral prednisolone for three days to reduce airway inflammationCSupportive care at home with small frequent feeds and return adviceDOral amoxicillin for five days to cover bacterial superinfectionEChest X-ray and nasopharyngeal aspirate before any treatment

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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4. 04Chronic disease: diabetes, endocrine and kidney29 questions · 9.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: endocrine glands and feedback control
   • Foundations: the thyroid in the neck and endocrine emergencies
   • Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
   • Foundations: fluids and electrolytes

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   A 45-year-old Aboriginal woman was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 3 years ago. Her last retinal screening, 2 years ago, showed no retinopathy and her current HbA1c is 55 mmol/mol (7.2%). Which statement about retinal screening is correct?

   AThe next screening is due in a further three years because retinopathy was absentBScreening is now overdue because annual review is advised for herCScreening can wait until she develops visual symptoms or her HbA1c rises above 64DA yearly visual acuity chart test performed in the practice can replace retinal screeningEScreening every two years is correct because her HbA1c is within target

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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5. 05Eye, ear, nose and throat13 questions · 4.3 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the eye and the visual pathway
   • Foundations: the ear and the larynx
   • Foundations: paranasal sinuses and neck lymph nodes

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   A mother phones your practice because her 15-year-old son has a nosebleed from the right nostril. Which first aid advice is correct?

   ATilt the head back and pinch the bony bridge of the noseBSit upright leaning forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 to 15 minutesCLie flat and apply an ice pack to the back of the neckDPinch the nose for 2 minutes, release to check, then repeatEPack both nostrils tightly with tissue paper and wait

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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6. 06Gastrointestinal, liver and urogenital conditions, and men's health19 questions · 6.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the digestive tract, digestion and absorption
   • Foundations: peptic ulcer disease and upper GI bleeding
   • Foundations: the male urinary tract, prostate and testis
7. 07Mental health and drug and alcohol29 questions · 9.7 % of the bank
8. 08Musculoskeletal conditions and pain medicine19 questions · 6.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the skeleton, spine and pelvis
   • Foundations: shoulder, wrist and hand
   • Foundations: hip fractures, knee and ankle ligaments
9. 09Older person's health, palliative care and dementia23 questions · 7.7 % of the bank
10. 10Professional practice, ethics, communication and quality use of medicines16 questions · 5.4 % of the bank
11. 11Respiratory health23 questions · 7.7 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
    • Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
    • Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing
12. 12Rural and remote medicine and emergencies16 questions · 5.4 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: ABCDE approach and airway basics
    • Foundations: life-threatening chest emergencies
    • Foundations: shock, burns and sepsis
13. 13Dermatology and skin cancer16 questions · 5.4 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: skin structure, primary lesions and burn depth
14. 14Women's health, pregnancy and contraception26 questions · 8.7 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: female pelvic anatomy
    • Foundations: placenta, pregnancy physiology and fetal circulation
    • Foundations: labour and the fetal skull
    • Foundations: the menstrual cycle in the ovary, endometrium and cervix
    • Foundations: breast anatomy and lymphatic drainage

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