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Prepare for the SCA by practising it
Preparing for the SCA can easily become a cycle of reading guidelines, watching videos and collecting more resources.
At some point, you need to practise and get actual feedback from practicing GPs (that are trainers).
TLM SCA Preparation Programme is designed to help you put your knowledge into practice through SCA-style consultations, observation, focused feedback and discussion.
Choose the level of support that works for you.
A. Group Coaching session for 4 weeks
B. SCA 1:1 intensive
C. Private small group intensive (max 3 delegates)
Details for each below:
A. SCA 1:1 Intensive
75 minutes | £150
A focused private session for trainees who want their own consultations observed and personalised feedback on their performance.
Your session includes:
• Live SCA-style consultation practice
• Guaranteed individual observation
• Personalised feedback
• Data gathering and diagnostic approach
• Clinical management and complexity
• Patient-centred communication
• Identification of key development areas
• Practical priorities for your continued preparation
Best for: trainees who want maximum individual attention and direct feedback on their own consultations.
B. Private SCA Small Group Intensive
90 minutes | £250 total | 2 to 3 trainees
Bring one or two other colleagues and practise together in a focused private session.
You will work through SCA-style consultations, observe one another and receive structured feedback.
Your session includes:
• Live SCA-style consultation practice
• Maximum of 3 trainees
• Direct observation and feedback
• Learning from each other’s consultations
• Group discussion and Q&A
• A focused 90-minute private session
£250 is the total price for the session, not per person.
For 2 trainees: £125 each
For 3 trainees: approximately £83 each
Best for: trainees who already have one or two practice partners and want focused educator input while practising together.
C. 4-Week SCA Practice Cohort
This Cohort | £99
A structured four-week group programme for trainees who want regular SCA preparation, live cases, feedback, discussion and a supportive practice community. You meet once per week for 4 weeks for this session.
Your programme includes:
• Live SCA-style roleplays
• Selected volunteer consultations
• Structured educator feedback and teaching points
• Group Q&A and discussion
• Weekly areas of focus
• Practice cases and selected resources
• Access to TLM SCA Community
• Opportunities to connect with other trainees for peer practice
Our goal:
Applying the learning through timed SCA-style consultations, observation, feedback and discussion.
Important information about the 4-Week Cohort
The 4-Week SCA Practice Cohort is a group learning programme.
Selected volunteers will undertake live SCA-style roleplays while the wider group observes and learns through the consultation, feedback and discussion.
Booking the cohort does not guarantee that every delegate will personally undertake an observed live roleplay or receive individual consultation feedback.
If you specifically want your own consultations observed with personalised feedback, please choose the SCA 1:1 Intensive or Private SCA Small Group Intensive.
Our approach
Practise. Observe. Receive feedback. Reflect. Practise again.
Our aim is not to give you an enormous library of additional material.
We want to give you structured opportunities to apply your existing knowledge, identify areas for development and become more confident in your consultation approach.
Important information
TLM SCA Preparation Programme is an independent educational programme and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Participation does not guarantee any particular examination outcome. Candidates should refer to current official RCGP information for definitive guidance about the SCA and its assessment.