IOCAs unpacked

This 2-part session includes updates from Dr Greg Spencer, Chair of the Committee for Training, and Dr Alan Faulkner, Chair New Zealand Training Committee, on the recent changes to the OCA/IOCA rating scale and revised scoring guide, and practical advice from Dr Nick Bendit, Hunter New England Mental Health Psychiatry Training Program (HNET), on conducting detailed clinical interviews and developing a strong formulation.

About this webinar

 In this session, we explore the key differences between OCAs and IOCAs, discuss implementation and eligibility requirements and unveil the new 5-point rating scale and revised scoring descriptors.

Specialist clinical educator Dr Nick Bendit then lead an informal education session on conducting clinical interviews to support formulation development and presentation. 

Key topics:

Part 1: IOCA process and requirements 

• Eligibility requirements for Stage 3 IOCAs  
• Overview of 5-point rating scale and updated scoring guide 
• Responsibilities for requesting and arranging an IOCA 

Part 2: Practical guidance for success 

• High yield questions to ask patients in relation to developmental history 
• Formulation 
• Practical tips for preparing and presenting vivas.

For more information please visit the IOCA webpage and FAQs.