6-Week Clinical Bridging Course

Online | 6 weeks | $2,250

Our 6-Week Clinical Bridging Courses are taught by experienced practitioners via live online classes. You will be guided through a range of clinical subjects to learn how they are practised in Australia and how they should be approached in your clinical exam. By the time you finish the course, you will have all the knowledge you need to confidently sit the AMC clinical exam.

You can choose to study Adult Health or Specialty Health topics - or both! Our 6-week courses include:

OSCE-style tutorials and mini mock exams
Physical examinations (listed below)
Access to online content and tutor presentations for 6 months.
Access to Therapeutic Guidelines for 12 months (exclusive HEAL arrangement)
63 CPD hours

Adult Health Clinical Bridging Course

$2,250

Duration: 6 weeks, 18 hours per week of online classes + pre-reading
Location: Online

Class Times: 10am - 1 or 2pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time).

Date	Delivery method
28 January 2025 to 7 March 2025	Online

Specialty Health Clinical Bridging Course

$2,250

Duration: 6 weeks, 18 hours per week of online classes + pre-reading
Location: Online

Class Times: 10am - 1 or 2pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time).

Date	Delivery method
11 March 2025 to 17 April 2025	Online

Course inclusions

Our 6-week Clinical Bridging Course is OSCE-based, which means that throughout the duration of the course, you will practice your approach with trained tutors who are familiar with the exam format. This allows you to receive ongoing feedback to refine and improve your approach.

Live daily classes

Our classes include topic reviews and role-playing practice facilitated by our experienced tutors.

Structured timetable

We provide a structured timetable so you can pre-read about the topics you will role-play with your tutor.

Interaction with Simulated Patients

Participate in unique simulated patient sessions to test your consulting skills with real life responses and feedback.

Communication and language skills

Communication is a big reason for failure in the exam. Learn from experts who will teach you the appropriate approach.

Access to the Therapeutic Guidelines

Access the full Therapeutic Guidelines (TG) database for the duration of the course thanks to HEAL's arrangement with TG.

Access to HEAL online and tutor presentations

HEAL Online provides a significant amount of information on relevant AMC topics for you to review throughout the course.

6 month access to HEAL Online

HEAL supports you even after the course has finished by providing access to the online content and tutor presentations for a 6 month period.

Mini mock exams

Participate in mini mock clinical exams and receive real-time feedback from our tutors so that you can continue to refine your approach.

Physical examinations

Observe and practice physical examinations during the course and receive real-time feedback. View the full list of examinations included below.

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Topics covered

Adult Health	Specialty Health
Breast/endocrine	Female reproductive system/obstetrics/gynaecology
Circulatory system/heart/vessels including ECGs	General practice/public health
Clinical Pharmacology	Major psychiatric disorders/drug and alcohol abuse
Critical care/anaesthesia/emergency care	Mental state/intellectual function/behaviour problems
Gastrointestinal system/abdomen/abdominal wall	Normal and abnormal growth/child health/paediatric
Head neck/eye / ENT
Infectious diseases
Integument/dermatology
Musculoskeletal/orthopaedics/rheumatology
Nervous system/neurology
Nutrition/metabolism/male reproductive system
Respiratory system/lungs/chest wall

Physical examinations covered

Adult Health

Neurological and other exams	Chest and abdominal	Musculoskeletal
Eye exam Facial trauma Cranial nerve exam Haematological exam Neurological exam	Respiratory and cardiovascular Right upper quadrant pain Lower quadrant pain Breast exam Cervical spine	Joint pain both hands Wrist pain Laceration on hand (wrist) Lower back pain Knee exam Ankle exam Compartment syndrome Upper and lower limb

Neurological and other exams

Chest and abdominal

Musculoskeletal

Eye exam

Facial trauma

Cranial nerve exam

Haematological exam

Neurological exam

Respiratory and cardiovascular

Right upper quadrant pain

Lower quadrant pain

Breast exam

Cervical spine

Joint pain both hands

Wrist pain

Laceration on hand (wrist)

Lower back pain

Knee exam

Ankle exam

Compartment syndrome

Upper and lower limb

Specialty Health

Mental Health	Women's Health	Paediatrics
MSA (Mental State Exam)	Exam of a pregnant woman Cervical screening Pap smear Obstetric exam Breast exam Menorrhagia Hypothyroidism	Rash (mouth/herpes) Cardiovascular Respiratory

Mental Health

Women's Health

Paediatrics

MSA (Mental State Exam)

Exam of a pregnant woman

Cervical screening

Pap smear

Obstetric exam

Breast exam

Menorrhagia Hypothyroidism

Rash (mouth/herpes)

Cardiovascular

Respiratory

Timetable

Live daily online classes Monday to Friday 10am–1pm/2pm (Syd/Melb time).

IMG Connect

Upon registering for any course, you will be automatically enrolled in HEAL's exclusive platform for HEAL students, IMG Connect, where you can access free resources to help you confidently transition into the Australian medical workforce once you pass your AMC exams.

CPD

Our Clinical Bridging courses include specialised tutorials that offer CPD hours through the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

Course entry requirements

Proficiency in the English language is recommended
A reliable internet connection
Access to a computer, tablet or smartphone and a quiet space
To be involved in role-plays, you will need a webcam and microphone

Frequently asked questions

How much time should I allocate for the course?

The Clinical Online Course is divided into 2 separate curriculums (Adult Health and Specialty Health). Each course includes approximately 18 hours per week of live webinars. You need to allocate additional time for pre-reading before each webinar. We estimate up to 3 hours, but that will depend on the topic and your current knowledge. Time will be scheduled in your course timetable for pre-reading however it can be done at any time around your other commitments.

What time are the webinars planned?

The webinars will be scheduled consistently Monday to Friday, from 10am - 1 or 2pm (Syd/Melb time). No weekend webinars are planned. If you are in another Australian state or territory, or in another country, please check your local time. On some days, there will be a morning and an afternoon webinar, as per the schedule.

What are the system requirements?

We use ZOOM for webinars. You can download the free app to view webinars. Zoom works seamlessly across PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. Download Zoom Mobile Apps for iPhone or Android or download Zoom desktop client for meetings. More information can be found on the ZOOM System Requirements information page.

Is FEE-HELP available?

FEE-HELP is not available for the 6-week clinical bridging course.