What is the CLA?​

  • A record of learning for PGY1 and PGY2 prevocational trainees across Australia that are part of the AMC Framework.
  • CLA Link- https://cla.epads.mkmapps.com/#/ or via the app store on your mobile.  
  • PGY2s in a specific training program e.g. BPT / Psychiatry etc are EXEMPT from the Framework
  • PGY3s and above & IMGs have the OPTION to participate in the AMC framework but are not mandated to do so.
  • Reminders will come from NDE at the beginning and end of each term only.  You are responsible to get the requirements completed on time.

PGY 1 Requirements

1. Complete the BOTD in the first week of Term

2. Complete the MTA by end of week 5

3. Complete the ETA by end of term. NOTE: T The CLA is locked 2 weeks after end of term and supervisors cannot access your ETA.

4. Complete 10 EPAs per year.

  • At least two EPA’s per term
  • A minimum of 5 EPA1s, 2 EPA2s, 2 EPA3s and 2 EPA4s
  • At least one EPA per term needs to be done by a consultant or Term Supervisor

You are responsible for making a time to meet with Term or Clinical Supervisor to complete the above assessments. Be proactive, ETAs can only be initiated by a consultant, you are not able to use your mobile device. Help your supervisor lot into the CLA and ask if they can see your name listed in their account.

 

PGY 2 Requirements

  1. Complete the BOTD in the first week of each Term

2. Complete the MTA by the end of week 7

3. Complete the ETA by the end of term. Please NOTE: The CLA is locked 2 weeks after end of term and supervisors cannot access your ETA.

4. Complete at least 10 EPA’ per year.

  • At least two EPAs per term
  • At least one EPA1 per term  with the exception of the Relieving Term.
  • At least one EPA per term needs to be done by a consultant or Term Supervisor

Relieving term- You are NOT required to complete any Assessments or EPAs. However, we strongly recommend that you complete EPAs during this term if the opportunity arrives. This is because you requirement does not change and you still need to complete 10 per year and will mean you have to complete even more in your other Terms.

You are responsible for making a time to meet with Term or Clinical Supervisor to complete the above assessments. Be proactive, ETAs can only be initiated by a consultant, you are not able to use your mobile device. Help your supervisor lot into the CLA and ask if they can see your name listed in their account.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

EPAs

1. When a registrar completes an EPA does this need to be done in their account? No, the EPA is best done under your login. The EPA doesn’t need a registrar to sign into the CLA, they can have guest access.

2. Can a HMO PGY2 complete an EPA? No, it should be a PGY 3+ doctor

3. EPAs, the bottom box says “Previous term supervisors/clinical supervisors” – is this where I put the name of the supervisor? There’s no other section. Yes, put the name and details of who complete EPA there. They will also receive an email stating they completed the EPA with you.

Mid Term Assessments (MTAs)

1. Can a registrar complete the MTA? Yes, a registrar can complete the MTA you will need to enter their name at the top of the form and use the “email for later” option to send it to a consultant to sign it off.

2. Do all of the outcomes need to be ticked off each category? No, you don’t need to tick them. Just the rating for each section out of 5

3. Do the nominated term supervisor or can a clinical supervisor (consultant) sign MTA off or can it be any consultant? Any consultant in the unit can sign off an MTA.

4. The registrar accidently completed the form instead of emailing for later to the supervisor, can this be fixed? Once the form as been submitted it cannot be edited. Please contact NDE who may be able help.

 

End of Term Assessment (ETA)

1.My consultant tried to complete my ETA but can’t find me on the CLA? If your consultant can’t see you on their CLA email NDE with name and Term to add you to their CLA.

2. My consultant doesn’t have a CLA account or cannot login. What should I advise them? Email NDE the name of consultant and what unit they work in and we can email them the link to set up their account.

 

Relieving Term 

1.Do we complete assessments (BOTD, MTA AND ETA) during Relieving term? No, you are not required to complete any assessments while on Relieving Terms

2. Do we need to complete EPA’s while on the Relieving term? It is not a requirement, we strongly advise you complete EPAs during relief term. This is because your requirement does not change and you still need to complete 10 per year and will mean you have to complete even more in your other Terms.

Resources for JMS

Resources for Supervisors