Aussie Board Exam Tips and Hints.....

Here are some tips from Grads who have written the CCEA Exam previously.... remember, it's anyone's guess what will be covered...but this may give you some direction for studying....

• Some key textbooks used: Souza's DDX, Y&R Radio, Peterson's Radio Charts, Rocco's Ortho Notes, Neurodiagnosis notes, Positioning Handbook, Conditions Manual
• Study key disorders from Orthopedics and Neurodiagnosis (eg. ALS, MS, Guillan Barre, Spinal Cord Disorders, Wallenbergs, etc)
• For the written clinical portion, "write your butt off and explain your reasoning" even if you aren't sure; always explain your logic (you do get points for explaining your thought process)
• Find some fellow CMCCers who are writing and study together, role play, quiz each other, practice your othropedics and history taking, etc.
• Arrange a time to go into Radiology Lab at the Uni and go over their films (Peterson style)
• BE CONFIDENT in your knowledge!
  
• If you are writing in Sydney, talk to Dr. Peter Bull - he will give you a more thorough review of how things will go and may even give away some hints. Also, he puts some radio questions at the back of a Chiropractors Magazine - ask to review those.
• In the practical, just explain yourself and again use reason and logic
• The Radiology portion of the exam is easier than Peterson/Pringle Radiology

The only real gem that I can pass on is to Be Confident! Most times they are just trying to throw you "what if" questions....just focus and use your CMCC education and you will do GREAT!!!