Frequently Asked Questions- HcAT
Below are some of the questions most frequently asked regarding
the HcAT assessments. If your query is not answered here please
contact the iMAP team by email. Please read these questions before
visiting the HcAT website.
Category - General
What is meant by MSF?
This stands for Multi-Source Feedback.
How do I register?
From the front page of the HcAT website, click
on the RCGP iMAP portal from the menu on the left-hand side. You
should then click on the link “In order to register click here”
What is the next step after
registering?
After registering on the HcAT website, you
will need to register for the assessment/s. This is done by logging
in and clicking on the “Register to be assessed” link.
I am having difficulty registering,
who should I contact?
Initially you should email HcAT. If you have
not received a response after 3 working days, contact the iMAP
team.
Why is there no contact number for
HcAT?
All contact with HcAT is by email. If you do
not receive a response to a query within 3 working days, please
contact the iMAP team.
Category – GP-SPRAT
How many raters do I require for
GP-SPRAT?
Ideally there should be 10 raters, but if you
are unable to find this many, a report will still be produced and
will state how many raters provided feedback. There must be a
minimum of four raters for a report to be produced. Your raters
will be contacted by email so must have a valid email address.
Why have my raters not received an
email?
After appointing a rater, you must also
confirm them before an email will be sent. If your raters use a
hotmail or AOL account, please advise them to check their spam as
HcAT emails can be recognised as spam.
How long do my raters have to complete
their assessment?
Your raters have three weeks to complete their
assessment of you
How long after my raters have
completed their assessment for GP-SPRAT will I receive the
report?
The feedback will be available to download
once the assessor deadline has passed.
When should I submit my feedback from
GP-SPRAT?
You should submit your electronic GP-SPRAT
report with your iMAP portfolio as a separate attachment.
Category – SHEFFPAT
How many responses do I require for
SHEFFPAT?
Just as for CARE, you need 50 responses for
SHEFFPAT.
How long will it take for me to
receive the feedback from the SHEFFPAT questionnaires?
As with GP-SPRAT you should receive the
feedback after six weeks.
When should I submit my feedback from
the SHEFFPAT questionnaires?
You should submit your electronic SHEFFPAT
report with your iMAP portfolio as a separate attachment.