RCPsych CASC Practice Course

In order to register for the CASC Practice course, you must be able to attend the full duration of both dates, online and in-person. The full programme for the event will be shared with registered attendees only.

Part one | Tuesday 8 December | Online
During the online session, you will learn about the important elements of the CASC examination including a communication skills workshop, watch CASC videos, complete marking in a small group and participate in analysis and discussion with peers and CASC examiners. You will also have the opportunity to practice and observe several clinical vignettes in small groups focussing on the key techniques and skills required to pass the examination alongside detailed feedback from CASC examiners. 

• Live online attendance is required, we will not be recording the sessions.
  

Part two | Thursday 10 December | In-person

The full day practical course will cover a range of different mock CASC stations under exam conditions. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice and observe mock CASC stations with individualised written and verbal feedback from RCPsych CASC examiners. There will also be opportunities for peer feedback during the day.

• Taking place at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 21 Prescot Street, London, E1 8BB
• Refreshments will be available throughout the day, including lunch.
• Exam conditions apply in main room with no bags or mobile phones permitted.

Tuesday 8 December 2026 will take place online via the EventsAir platform from 8.45am to 5.00pm.

The recommended browser for EventsAir is Google Chrome, other browsers may not be compatible with the platform functionality. Log in details will be sent to approximately one week in advance of the the event. We recommend once you have received your log in details, you log in to ensure that you are able to access the platform.

• Visit our EventsAir FAQs for attendees in advance of the event to familiarise yourself with the platform and to troubleshoot any problems you may have.
• We have also produced an Attendee EventsAir Guidance Booklet which covers all aspects of your journey as an attendee on the online platform. The guide will take you through what you can expect from the EventsAir platform (Joining a conference session, Networking with other attendees, How to view resources, How to watch at a later date, Technical queries)
• You could also watch our handy Attendee Explainer Video

We recommend that you log into the platform in advance of the event to ensure that you are able to access the platform.

The recommended browser for EventsAir is Google Chrome, other browsers may not be compatible with the platform functionality.

• Ask your questions to the speakers and chat with other attendees using the meeting hub.
• Participate CASC practice scenarios in breakout sessions with RCPsych CASC examiners.

• Access to a reliable internet connection
• A PC, laptop, tablet or phone.

Thursday 10 December 2026 will take place in person at the RCPsych London from 8.00am to 5.30pm.

Venue

This date will take place at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 21 Prescot Street, London E1 8BB. View our visiting us page for map and directions.

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.

Getting around the venue

You can view a 3D tour of the venue to help you familiarise yourself with the layout. There is a cloakroom on the ground floor and each level can be accessed via one of our three lifts.

Catering

Tea and coffee will be provided during the morning and afternoon breaks and and a fork buffet lunch will be served during the lunch break. If you have any dietary requirements please let the event team know.

Parking

There is one disabled parking bay at the rear of the building in Yeoman's Yard, off Chamber Street which runs parallel to Prescot Street and can be accessed via Leman Street or Mansell Street. We understand that disability is not always simple and you will not need a Blue Badge to qualify to use our onsite parking space. This bay must be booked in advance by contacting your events manager or events administrator.

• Lower ground floor - we have four gender neutral toilets, one toilet with a parent changing area and one accessible toilet with a shower
• Ground floor - we have five gender neutral toilets and one accessible toilet.

• First floor - we have single sex toilets.

Multi-faith room
This room is located in the members lounge on the ground floor

Quiet space

We will have a dedicated quiet room available at the College that you are welcome to use at any point during the event.

Please do not use this room for private meetings, this space is intended to provide a calm environment for attendees who might need to remove themself from the busyness of the event. If you require a private meeting space, please visit the help desk and we'll be able to tell what rooms are available.

Is this event suitable for me to attend?
The CASC practice course is suitable for candidates looking to gain valuable experience of the CASC Examination. Attendees will complete 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 examination. Attendees will be given 90 seconds of reading time before moving into the CASC station and the examiners and peers will provide feedback. There will also be sections where attendees will observe the stations.

Do I have to attend both parts of the event?
Attendees need to complete both parts of this course, therefore, registered attendees must be available for both the online and in-person dates.

How will the online day (8 December) work?
This day 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. Log in details will be sent to approximately one week in advance of the the event. We recommend once you have received your log in details, you log in to ensure that you are able to access the platform.

Will the online event be recorded (8 December)?
The online 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.

Ticket prices - There is one standard fee for this event.

When you select the yellow booking button, you will be able to register an account if you are not already a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Book online – pay using a debit card or credit card and receive instant confirmation and a receipt.

Is your organisation paying on your behalf? – Use the online booking system to request a payment link – you can share this link with your organisation if they are paying on your behalf.

• Event registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full.
• Joining instructions are sent approximately one week in advance.

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