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field--label-hidden field--item">We have six recommendations to improve the safety of liquid medicines during the transition from hospital to home care. </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/resources/management-unlicensed-liquid-medicines-recommendations" class="discharge-and-medication-safety">Medication safety guideline</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-15560"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2024-09/thrive-graphic-news.png?itok=0FCG4y_x" width="315" height="157" alt="Icon - hands holding a heart with a medical cross inside" title="Thrive Paediatrics" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Thrive Paediatrics resource hub</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Especially for members, our new hub offers evidence and good practice examples in wellbeing, plus stories from paediatricians' lived experience.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/resources/thrive-resource-hub" class="thrive-paediatrics-resource-hub">Resource hub</a></div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="mega-menu--item link-2"> <button class="hidden-lg fa fa-angle-down 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height="157" alt="Small baby, being held by adult wearing scrubs and mask" typeof="foaf:Image" title="" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">10 Year Health Plan for the NHS</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">We want to ensure children and young people are at the centre of the Government's plan. Our briefings outline our recommendations and how members in England can input.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/key-topics/nhs-ten-year-plan" class="_0-year-health-plan-for-the-nhs">Briefings</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-15574"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2024-09/Air-pollution-news.png?itok=ScUrO-gQ" width="315" height="157" alt="Repeated icons - children playing under cloud" title="Air pollution" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Air pollution and child health</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Our Companion, developed with members, helps you build your knowledge, talk to patients and advocate for change - 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such as his regular feature on #WDYCD4Y: What Does Your College Do For You.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/news-events/president-updates" class="from-professor-steve-turner">President's updates</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-14919"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2024-04/audience_6_-_web.jpg?itok=fh5iR9TT" width="315" height="157" alt="Main auditorium audience at RCPCH 2024" title="Main auditorium audience at RCPCH 2024" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">RCPCH Conference 2025</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">With the theme, 'Future child health: innovate, integrate and inspire', it happens in Glasgow, and online, from 26 to 28 March, with an extensive programme.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/news-events/rcpch-conference" class="rcpch-conference-2025">About Conference</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-11712"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2022-07/young-baby-sleeping-adult-hand-for-annual-review-5x7.png?itok=Ol7rRBxs" width="315" height="157" alt="Young baby sleeping with hand in adult's hand" typeof="foaf:Image" title="" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Uptake of RSV maternal vaccine</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">With members' support, we campaigned for the maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine. 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such as joining a clean air community in the UK or internationally.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/key-topics/air-pollution" class="air-pollution-and-child-health">Companion</a></div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="mega-menu--item link-6"> <button class="hidden-lg fa fa-angle-down open-arrow" aria-label="Expand"></button> <a href="/news-events" aria-expanded="false" id="megamenu-news-and-events3" aria-controls="megamenu-sub-news-and-events16" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/137">News and events</a> <div class="mega-menu--container"> <div class="field--name-field-mi-blocks field--type-entity-reference-revisions mega-menu--items"> <div class="paragraph-type-submenu_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type-submenu-block paragraph--view-mode-default ds-1col clearfix container-fluid"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-submenu field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item"><nav class="block-submenu-news-events--12"> <h2 class="visually-hidden">Submenu news and events</h2> <ul class="menu menu--main"> <li class="menu-column"><ul> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/news-events/news"><span>News</span></a> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/news-events/president-updates"><span>President's updates</span></a> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/news-events/podcasts"><span>Podcasts</span></a> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/news-events/events"><span>Events</span></a> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/news-events/rcpch-conference"><span>RCPCH Conference</span></a> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="https://roombookings.rcpch.ac.uk"><span>Meeting room hire</span></a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-15040"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2024-05/steve_turner-org-yellow_1.jpg?itok=9ylXm--0" width="315" height="157" alt="Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President" title="Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">From Professor Steve Turner...</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">As RCPCH President, Steve shares regular updates with members by email and on this website - such as his regular feature on #WDYCD4Y: What Does Your College Do For You.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/news-events/president-updates" class="from-professor-steve-turner">President's updates</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-14919"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2024-04/audience_6_-_web.jpg?itok=fh5iR9TT" width="315" height="157" alt="Main auditorium audience at RCPCH 2024" title="Main auditorium audience at RCPCH 2024" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">RCPCH Conference 2025</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">With the theme, 'Future child health: innovate, integrate and inspire', it happens in Glasgow, and online, from 26 to 28 March, with an extensive programme.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/news-events/rcpch-conference" class="rcpch-conference-2025">About Conference</a></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="paragraph-type-cta_block col-sm-3 mega-menu--item"><div class="container-fluid paragraph paragraph--type--cta-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-menu-items media-image-11712"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/menu_items/public/2022-07/young-baby-sleeping-adult-hand-for-annual-review-5x7.png?itok=Ol7rRBxs" width="315" height="157" alt="Young baby sleeping with hand in adult's hand" typeof="foaf:Image" title="" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Uptake of RSV maternal vaccine</div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">With members' support, we campaigned for the maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine. And since September, more than one in three women giving birth have taken up the offer.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-ctab-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/news-events/news/rcpch-celebrates-uptake-rsv-maternal-vaccine" class="uptake-of-rsv-maternal-vaccine">Our response</a></div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </section> </div> </nav> </div> </header> <div id="content-top" class="top-container"> <div class="container"> <div class="region region-content-top"> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div> <ol class="breadcrumb"> <li > <a href="/">Home</a> </li> <li > <a href="/education-careers">Education and careers</a> </li> <li > <a href="/education-careers/examinations">Examinations</a> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="main-container content-container"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <section class="main-content-column col-sm-8"> <div id="main-content"></div> <div class="region region-content"> <h1 class="page-header"> <span>Get your exam account</span> </h1> <div class="full-page-content node-basic-page "> <div class="user-and-links"> <div class="field--bundle-author field field--name-field-sh-author field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type-author paragraph--view-mode-default ds-1col clearfix container-fluid"> <div class="container"> <div class="field field--name-field-au-author-link field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="node node--type-team-profile node--view-mode-author ds-1col clearfix"> <div class="field field--name-field-tp-logo field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="media media-image view-mode-author media-image-14441"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/author_50x50/public/2023-12/icon_rcpch-dynamic-child-aqua-180-px.png?itok=JCxKzhDj" width="50" height="50" alt="Icon: Dynamic child from RCPCH logo" typeof="foaf:Image" title="" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-node-title field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="/about-us/our-team/theory-standards-team" hreflang="en">Theory & Standards team</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="intro-text clearfix"> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-introduction field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">To apply for the MRCPCH (Membership exam) or DCH (Diploma in Child Health), you first need to register for exams. You just need to do this once.<br /> <br /> You need an RCPCH online account (with an RCPCH number). Then you can complete our short registration form - with your GMC number (UK trainees only) or evidence of your primary medical qualification.<br /> </div> </div> <div class="body-box"> <div class="field field--name-table-of-contents-sidebar field--type-ds field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contents</div> <div class="field--item"><ul><li><a href="#when-to-register" class="smooth-scroll">When to register</a></li><li><a href="#first-create-your-rcpch-online-account" class="smooth-scroll">First, create your RCPCH online account</a></li><li><a href="#check-your-details-are-correct" class="smooth-scroll">Check your details are correct</a></li><li><a href="#register-for-exams" class="smooth-scroll">Register for exams</a></li><li><a href="#if-there-is-a-problem-with-the-registration" class="smooth-scroll">If there is a problem with the registration</a></li><li><a href="#if-your-name-is-different" class="smooth-scroll">If your name is different</a></li></ul></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-table-of-contents field--type-ds field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Table of contents</div> <div class="field--item"><ul><li><a href="#when-to-register" class="smooth-scroll">When to register</a></li><li><a href="#first-create-your-rcpch-online-account" class="smooth-scroll">First, create your RCPCH online account</a></li><li><a href="#check-your-details-are-correct" class="smooth-scroll">Check your details are correct</a></li><li><a href="#register-for-exams" class="smooth-scroll">Register for exams</a></li><li><a href="#if-there-is-a-problem-with-the-registration" class="smooth-scroll">If there is a problem with the registration</a></li><li><a href="#if-your-name-is-different" class="smooth-scroll">If your name is different</a></li></ul></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-sh-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><h2 id="when-to-register">When to register</h2> <p>You can register for exams at any time throughout the year. After your registration is accepted, you can apply for an exam but only during relevant open application periods.</p> <p>It takes at least <strong>10 working days </strong>to process registration.</p> <p>We cannot process registrations during exam application periods. Please register <strong>three to four weeks </strong>before exam application period opens to help ensure you do not miss your preferred exam diet. The best dates to register for exams are usually January, May and September.</p> <h2 id="first-create-your-rcpch-online-account">First, create your RCPCH online account</h2> <p>It takes just a few minutes to create your account. </p> <p>You will need to provide your full name and date of birth. Please check carefully, as it is important these are correct; your full name <strong>must</strong> match that in your passport. If you need to change your name or date of birth, you will need to contact us.</p> <p>If you use just one name (mononym), please enter the name into the surname field.</p> <p>Please also provide your contact details plus further details as prompted. You can update your details on your online account at any time.</p> <p>If you have an RCPCH number (eg if you are an RCPCH member or have previously registered for examinations), this can be found on any correspondence sent to you from the College. If you think you have an RCPCH number but can't remember it, please contact us on theoryexams@rcpch.ac.uk.</p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary" href="/user/signup">Create an account</a></p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary" href="/saml_login?destination=/user">Log in</a></p> <h2 id="check-your-details-are-correct">Check your details are correct</h2> <p>Once signed in, go to <strong>My account</strong> (it's in the website header).</p> <p>Here you can check your details are correct, and add more details in the sections, <strong>Your personal details</strong>, <strong>Your work details</strong> and <strong>Your contact preferences</strong>. You can also select <strong>Your interests</strong> to customise your homepage and other messages from the College.</p> <h2 id="register-for-exams">Register for exams</h2> <p>When logged in, go to <strong>My account</strong>.</p> <p>On the <strong>Exams </strong>block, select <strong>Register or book for exams </strong>(pictured below.)</p> <div data-embed-button="embed_browser" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.full_content" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="3d1e692e-937d-445c-bb38-96145e86172a" data-langcode="en" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="embedded-entity"><div class="media media-image view-mode-full-content media-image-6364"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_1200px_1x/public/2019-09/exams_block_on_account_dashboard.jpg?itok=X-m9q0Jc 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/max_1200px_2x/public/2019-09/exams_block_on_account_dashboard.jpg?itok=r9sft0C8 2x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/jpeg" width="624" height="209"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_992px_1x/public/2019-09/exams_block_on_account_dashboard.jpg?itok=0yUV53Ei 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/max_992px_2x/public/2019-09/exams_block_on_account_dashboard.jpg?itok=42IexzMh 2x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="624" height="209"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_768px_1x/public/2019-09/exams_block_on_account_dashboard.jpg?itok=t4jKQupl 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/max_768px_2x/public/2019-09/exams_block_on_account_dashboard.jpg?itok=OtW6x2IO 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/jpeg" width="624" height="209"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_768px_1x/public/2019-09/exams_block_on_account_dashboard.jpg?itok=t4jKQupl 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/max_768px_2x/public/2019-09/exams_block_on_account_dashboard.jpg?itok=OtW6x2IO 2x" type="image/jpeg" width="624" height="209"> <img alt loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_1200px_1x/public/2019-09/exams_block_on_account_dashboard.jpg?itok=X-m9q0Jc" width="624" height="209" typeof="foaf:Image" title class="img-responsive"> </picture> </div> </div> </div> <p>The first time you access our exams booking system, select <strong>Click here to login with RCPCH</strong>, log in again and then select <strong>Create an account</strong>. (You shouldn't need to this again.)</p> <p>You'll get to the exams booking system. Do this by clicking on <strong>My Account</strong> then <strong>Register or book for exams</strong>. Once on your dashboard, go to <strong>Bookings</strong> then <strong>Available bookings</strong>, where you should see <strong>Register for exams</strong>. Select <strong>View</strong>, and on the next screen select <strong>Apply</strong>.</p> <p>You'll get to the registration form. Complete:</p> <ul> <li>GMC (General Medical Council) number - select Yes or No. <ul> <li>If you are fully GMC registered, enter your GMC number. Your GMC number and details will be automatically checked; if they match your registration will be accepted and you won't need to provide other information.</li> <li>If you are not fully GMC registered, complete the requested details and upload a copy of your primary medical qualification(s). You can use a scanned copy or high-quality photograph. The Examinations team will review this - please allow at least 10 working days.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Review the declarations and check off each required box. Do read the <a href="/node/606">exam regulations and rules</a></li> <li>Select <strong>Submit my application</strong>.</li> </ul> <p>After you submit your registration application, you will receive an email to acknowledge receipt.</p> <p>Once the Exams team has reviewed and approved your registration, you will receive a confirmation of registration email.</p> <h2 id="if-there-is-a-problem-with-the-registration">If there is a problem with the registration</h2> <p>You'll get an email asking you to log in to the exams booking system where you'll see full details of the reason your registration was rejected.</p> <p>The most common reason for this is that the evidence uploaded is insufficient – usually relating to an English language translation of the Primary Medical Qualification certificate.</p> <h2 id="if-your-name-is-different">If your name is different</h2> <p>Your full name on your RCPCH account <strong>must</strong> be the same as in your passport.</p> <p>If your name is different, or has changed since you created your online account, please upload a scan of your passport as well as your primary medical qualification(s). 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