RCPsych CASC Practice Course December 2026

The RCPsych CASC Practice is a practical and intensive course, designed to support candidates in their preparation for the CASC examination. The event will take place in two parts, with the first part to take place online for an afternoon of learning, followed by part two, an in-person CASC Practice event with mock CASC stations under exam conditions.

Things to note:

• In order to register for the CASC Practice event, you must be able to attend the full duration of both the online event on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and the in-person event on Thursday 10 December 2026.
• The online event will not be recorded.
• The full programme for the event will be shared with registered delegates only.

Part two of the CASC Practice Course will take place at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 21 Prescot Street, London E1 8BB. Take a look at a map and directions to help plan your journey.

The Citymapper website/app can help you plan your route within London, giving the best walking, cycling, bus and tube routes available. Use postcode E1 8BB as your destination.

Please note that you will need to make your own accommodation arrangements for this event. View our accommodation list to view a range of accommodation options within walking distance of the College.

Take a 3D virtual tour of the Royal College of Psychiatrists building. 

Is this event suitable for me to attend?

The CASC practice course is suitable for candidates looking to gain valuable experience of the CASC Exam. Completing mock stations under exam conditions and learning around the exam itself including marking and how to prepare. 

Will the event give me experience of the CASC exam?

Attendees will be mock examined by RCPsych CASC Examiners, under exam conditions. The event is designed to give attendees as much experience as possible of the CASC exam. Candidates will be given 90 seconds of reading time before moving into the CASC station. There will also be times were candidates observe the station and complete marking. Feedback will be offered to candidates from peers and examiners on the day.

Do I have to attend both parts of the event?

Attendees need to complete both parts of this event. Those who register for the event need to be available to attend both sections of the event.

Should I attend the RCPsych CASC Practice event or the CASC Masterclass?

The CASC Practice course is designed for those looking to gain experience of CASC. If you are looking to retake the CASC Exam we would recommend attending the CASC Masterclass.

How will the online day (8 December) work?

This session takes place online via the EventsAir platform. The recommended browser for EventsAir is Google Chrome, other browsers may not be compatible with the platform functionality. We recommend that you log into the platform in advance of the event to ensure that you are able to access the platform.

The online event, part one of this event will not be recorded. Attendees are expected to attend the online course live.

For the in-person event (10 December), will phones be allowed?

Attendees are advised that the main event room will be under exam conditions, mobile phones will not be permitted in this area.

Will refreshments be provided for the in-person part of the event (10 December)?

Light refreshments will be offered during the event at specific break times, including lunch.