How many stations are assessed?
The official handbook describes six assessed stations and one pre-test station, with rest periods in the rotation.
How long is a station?
Each station lasts 25 minutes: two minutes reading, fifteen minutes patient interaction, four minutes topic oral questions and four minutes emergency oral questions.
Is emergency management a separate station?
No. The handbook describes emergency-management questions integrated into station oral questioning.
Can I choose to skip acupuncture?
The handbook states all candidates are assessed on acupuncture regardless of intended regulatory jurisdiction.
How should I practise manipulation?
Use safe clinical demonstration, consent and contraindication screening; the handbook specifies slow mimed thrust and no actual thrust.
Does my BoardQBank score predict the exam result?
No. Practice checklist scores are formative. CANRA makes the official assessment and result decision.
What should I bring?
The handbook lists photo identification and selected clinical equipment, including stethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, sphygmomanometer, reflex hammer and tuning fork. Confirm the current edition.
Do I need pre-clearance?
The regulatory authority in your intended jurisdiction determines eligibility and pre-clearance.