The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has announced the introduction of a computer-based testing (CBT) system for its licensing examinations, beginning this October.
The new system, which replaces the traditional paper-based format, will allow candidates to write their examinations on a secure digital platform that ensures faster results, fewer errors, and enhanced security.
A statement signed by the Registrar of the Council, Dr Shirazu Issahaku, and issued in Accra said the transition would improve fairness and align the council’s licensing process with global standards.
It explained that the council was adopting computerised testing to promote transparency and efficiency. The new system, it added, would accelerate the processing of results, reduce errors associated with manual marking, and strengthen examination security.
“It also aligns our licensing process with the best international practices. It’s the same exam in terms of content and standards but delivered through a secure digital platform. Questions appear on screen, and candidates input their answers using the computer,” the statement said.
The statement added that all Allied Health graduates from accredited training institutions who meet the council’s requirements are eligible to sit for the licensing examination.
It clarified that the examinations are not conducted daily but follow a fixed schedule published on the council’s website and social media platforms.
For the computer-based examination, the main exams will be held once a year in October, while a supplementary session will be conducted annually for candidates who are unable to pass all their papers during the main sitting.
“The council assures its various stakeholders of a smooth computer-based testing rollout and will provide all relevant practice tools to help candidates prepare ahead of the October examinations,” it said.
