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Refresh and update your procedural skills

A Supervised Clinical Attachment (SCA) is a placement in a clinical or hospital setting to observe and engage in hands-on clinical practice. Rural Health West coordinate SCAs for procedural general practitioners working in anaesthetics, obstetrics and emergency medicine.

The aim of an SCA is for procedural general practitioners to update their skills and knowledge. Participants will have a nominated supervisor who is responsible for providing a written report at the conclusion of the attachment period.

See below for hospital availability and how to apply.

Hospital Application Information Daily Fee
Perth Children’s Hospital – Paediatric Anaesthesia Applications open in October for following year. (8-10 placements available per year) $0 – no charge
King Edward Memorial Hospital Applications open in October for the following year (8-10 placements available per year) $385+GST per day
Royal Perth Hospital Available via request $0 – no charge
(Not available February, March, August & September)
Joondalup Health Campus Available via request $200+GST per day
Fiona Stanley Hospital Dates and applications open via email in January 2026. $0 – no charge
Bunbury Regional Hospital Dates released via email as they become available. $0 – no charge
Hospital Application Information Daily Fee
King Edward Memorial Hospital – Caesarean Applications open in October for following year. (8-10 placements available per year) $385 +GST per day
King Edward Memorial Hospital – Ultrasound Applications open in October for the following year (2 placements available per year) $385 +GST per day
Fiona Stanley Hospital – General Obstetrics Available via request – (12 placements per year) $400 +GST per day
Hospital Application Information Daily Fee
Royal Perth Hospital Available via request $0 – no charge
Joondalup Health Campus Available via request $200 +GST per day
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If you want to be added to the email distribution list or waitlist – please email [email protected]

Eligibility for Supervised Clinical Attachments

  • Must be a qualified procedural general practitioner.
  • Must be credentialed at a rural hospital or through the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
  • Requires ongoing upskilling to maintain their skill level for rural practice.

To check your eligibility for Continuing Professional Development hours/points, please contact your relevant college.

For any enquiries – please contact [email protected]

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