RANZCR AIT exam-day guide
RANZCR AIT · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification matching your registration name
Bring the original government-issued photo ID in the exact name and format used for your registration. If your name differs across documents, or your ID type is not specified in your candidate instructions, confirm acceptable ID with the provider before travel.
Admission or confirmation notice
Carry a printed and/or saved copy of your booking confirmation, candidate number, and venue or login instructions. Confirm with the provider whether printed copies are required or whether digital copies are accepted.
Venue, transport and arrival plan
Reconfirm the venue address (or remote-testing platform and system requirements), travel time, parking or public transport, and the required arrival time. Confirm the arrival and check-in cut-off with the provider, as late arrival rules vary.
Approved calculator and accessories
Check the provider's current list of permitted calculators and accessories. If a specific model list or memory-wipe requirement applies, confirm it with the provider; do not assume a familiar calculator is permitted.
Stationery and personal items policy
Confirm what is provided versus what you may bring (pens, pencils, eraser, highlighters, tissues, water, snacks). Many test centres restrict or prohibit personal items in the test room; check storage arrangements.
Remote-testing system check (if applicable)
If sitting remotely, complete any required platform test, camera, microphone, and internet checks in advance, and confirm the room and desk requirements with the provider. Have a backup internet option ready.
Clothing and comfort plan
Dress in layers, as room temperature can vary, and follow any provider rules on outerwear, pockets, or items at the desk. Confirm whether jackets, hats, or watches are permitted in the test room.
Breaks, medication and access needs
If you need scheduled breaks, medication access, or adjustments for a disability or health condition, confirm approval and arrangements with the provider well before the test date. Bring any approved documentation as instructed.
Rest, food and hydration routine
Plan a normal night's sleep, a familiar meal, and hydration before the test. Avoid new caffeine doses or unfamiliar foods on the day; confirm any rules on bringing water or food into the test room.
Review plan for the final days
Prepare a short, high-yield review list (normal anatomy variants, common reporting phrases, protocol basics, and cases you repeatedly miss). Stop heavy new learning in the last 24 hours.
Contingency plan
Save the provider's contact details for technical or travel problems, know the procedure for reporting illness or an incident, and confirm with the provider how to notify them if you cannot attend.
Emergency contact and valuables plan
Leave valuables at home where possible and know where secure storage is available. Confirm the venue's policy on phones, smart watches, and bags before arrival.
Plan the day
Reconfirm venue or remote-testing details, start time, arrival cut-off, and ID requirements with the provider. Print or download all confirmations. Complete any remote system checks and test your backup internet.
Switch to light, targeted revision: review your error log, high-yield anatomy and protocol facts, and reporting templates. Do practice questions under timed conditions only if it does not increase anxiety; stop adding new material.
Check logistics: transport, parking, route, travel time, and a backup plan for delays. If travelling, confirm accommodation and set two alarms.
Normalise sleep and meals. Avoid all-night study, reduce caffeine late in the day, and plan light exercise. Confirm any approved breaks, medication, or access arrangements.
Pack the bag: ID, confirmation, approved calculator, stationery permitted by the provider, water and snack if allowed, layers, and any approved documentation. Check the provider's prohibited-items list.
Do a final short review of your summary sheet only, then stop. Prepare clothes and food for the morning, set alarms, and aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate moderately, and avoid new caffeine doses. Recheck the venue or login details and leave with buffer time for delays.
Arrive early, follow check-in and ID verification, store prohibited items as directed, and use the waiting time for calm breathing rather than last-minute cramming.
Read each question fully, note key findings and the exact question asked, and allocate time according to the number of items. Flag uncertain items and return to them rather than stalling.
Use breaks only as permitted, keep track of time, and if a technical problem occurs, stop and notify the invigilator or support line immediately and note the time and issue.
Reserve the final minutes to check that all items are answered, that no accidental selections remain, and that submitted responses are confirmed on screen.
Note any incident or technical issue and report it to the provider promptly if it affected your performance. Do not discuss specific test content with others; confirm the provider's confidentiality rules.
Rules to check
Bring original photo identification in the exact name used for registration; if your ID type or name format is uncertain, confirm acceptable ID with the provider before the test day.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and the provider on prohibited items, phones, smart watches, and personal belongings. If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, ask before entering the test room.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, do not share or record test content, and follow the provider's rules on confidentiality and misconduct. Confirm the exact policy with the provider.
Breaks are usually only permitted as specified by the provider; confirm in advance whether unscheduled breaks are allowed, whether the clock stops, and what supervision applies.
If sitting remotely, follow the provider's rules on room privacy, camera positioning, desk clearance, and permitted materials. Confirm these requirements with the provider and complete any required system checks.
Report technical failures, illness, or disruption immediately to the invigilator or support line and follow the provider's incident process; confirm how and when incidents must be documented.
Scoring and result-release details, including any pass standards or reporting timelines, are set by the provider. Confirm current scoring, feedback, and result notification policies directly with the provider rather than relying on second-hand information.
If you cannot attend or become unwell, contact the provider as soon as possible and confirm their policy on withdrawal, rescheduling, and documentation before the test date.