EHPLE Midwifery exam-day guide
EHPLE Midwifery · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket / confirmation of registration
Print or download the confirmation the test provider sent you and check that your name matches your ID exactly. If you have not received one, confirm the delivery method and timing with the provider rather than assuming it will arrive by email.
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original document, not a photocopy or a photo on your phone. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and whether the name on the ID must match your registration name character for character.
Know your test centre route and arrival time
Do a dry run or map the journey, including the building entrance and which floor the test room is on. Arrival and check-in cut-off times vary by provider - confirm yours with the provider and plan to arrive well before it.
Permitted comfort items
Layers, water, and snacks are commonly allowed in a waiting area but not always at the desk. Ask the provider what is permitted inside the testing room before you pack.
Confirm what is provided vs. what you bring
Ask whether scratch paper, a pen, a calculator, or a locker are supplied. Do not bring your own if the provider prohibits it; unpermitted items may be confiscated or treated as a conduct issue.
Review the candidate handbook / rules of conduct
Read the current version on the provider's site for rules on electronics, breaks, leaving the room, and prohibited items. Handbooks are updated; use the version in force for your test date.
Re-read the exam blueprint and format
Know the number of questions, whether items are standalone or grouped into case sets, and whether any section is timed separately. Confirm these details with the provider, as formats change between testing years.
Plan your break and medication needs in advance
If you take scheduled medication or have a health condition, contact the provider ahead of time about accommodations and break policy. Do not assume flexibility on the day.
Prepare for the ID/security screening process
Expect a photo, signature, palm vein or fingerprint scan, and a locker for personal items at many centres. Ask the provider which screening steps apply at your site.
Sleep and travel buffer
Book accommodation near the centre if your journey is long, and set two alarms. Fatigue and traffic are the two most common avoidable causes of a missed or poor sitting.
Know the scoring and results timeline
Ask the provider when and how results are released and how the pass standard is set. Do not rely on secondhand reports of the cut score.
Confirm resit and cancellation policy before test day
Understand the notice period for rescheduling and the rules for a retake, so a problem on the day does not catch you unprepared. Confirm specifics with the provider.
Plan the day
Stop introducing new content. Spend the time on your own error log: rework missed questions and write one line on why each was missed (knowledge gap, misread, or overthinking). Re-read the exam blueprint and confirm the format and timing from the provider's current materials. Check your travel plan and, if needed, book accommodation. Confirm the centre address and arrival cut-off with the provider.
Do one short mixed set of questions under timed conditions to rehearse pacing, then stop. Review high-yield safety topics that recur in midwifery practice - recognition and escalation of deterioration, postpartum haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, sepsis, and fetal surveillance interpretation - using your own notes rather than new resources. Prepare your bag: ID, confirmation, layers, water, snacks, and any permitted items.
Confirm the test time and location one final time. Lay out clothes and your bag by the door. Eat a normal meal, avoid alcohol, and go to bed at your usual time rather than unusually early. Do not attempt a last-minute cram of new material; a brief review of your error log is enough. Set two alarms and arrange your transport.
Eat a proper breakfast and drink water, since breaks may be limited. Arrive early enough to absorb delays. Leave your phone and smartwatch stowed as instructed - do not carry them into the testing room. Complete check-in calmly and use the washroom before you are seated.
Read each question stem fully before looking at the options, and identify what is actually being asked - assessment, priority action, or escalation. For case sets, read the whole scenario before the first question. Answer every question; there is no benefit to leaving blanks unless the provider applies a penalty, which you should confirm beforehand. If a question stalls you, mark it, choose your best answer, and move on. Use scheduled breaks to stand, drink, and reset rather than to rehash past questions.
Write down what surprised you while it is fresh, in case you need to resit. Confirm with the provider how and when results will be released. Do not attempt to reconstruct or share specific exam content with others - this typically breaches the candidate agreement.
Rules to check
Bring the original government-issued photo ID specified by the provider; the name must match your registration. If your documents differ in name (for example, after a name change), contact the provider before test day to confirm what additional evidence is required.
Arrive before the published check-in cut-off. Candidates who arrive after it are commonly refused admission and lose the fee; confirm the exact cut-off and the policy on late arrival with the provider.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, notes, or other unauthorised materials into the testing room. Most centres require these to be stored in a locker; possession at the desk may be treated as misconduct regardless of whether you used them.
Keep all exam content confidential. Reproducing, discussing, or sharing questions after the test generally violates the candidate agreement and can lead to score invalidation - confirm the exact terms with the provider before you sit.
Follow the break rules for your test. Some exams allow unsupervised breaks, others require sign-out and security screening on re-entry; know which applies to you and how break time affects your overall clock. Confirm with the provider.
If you need accommodations for a disability, medical condition, or breastfeeding, request them in advance through the provider's published process. Accommodations are generally not arranged on the day of the test.
Do not attempt to predict your result from the number of questions you flagged or from how the test felt. Scoring and the pass standard are set by the provider; confirm the results timeline and any appeals process in advance.
If equipment or the testing environment fails, raise it with the invigilator immediately and ask for it to be recorded. Do not attempt to fix software or hardware yourself. Confirm the provider's incident procedure beforehand.