PHNRO– Oriel Available Reasonable Adjustments List 2024

We will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate requests provided these are made known to us in advance. If you require any adjustments (e.g. additional time) you must request the adjustments on the application form, at the time of application, ensuring the request is evidenced by supporting documentation.

Requests for reasonable adjustments that are submitted after the application deadline will not be considered.

Accommodation Type Description Available in Test Centre? Available on OnVUE?
Adjustable Contrast Toggle option within the exam will be available to change the colours of the text and/or background at any time. Always on in Desktop version (Test Centre).  Does not require PHNRO pre-approval. Yes No
Adjustable Font Size Toggle option within the exam will be available to enlarge the screen at any time. Always on in Desktop version (Test Centre).  Does not require PHNRO pre-approval. Yes No
Beverage Permitted to bring a bottle of water into the test room if they have a medical need. Must be in clear spill proof container. Accommodation not required for ONVUE because ONVUE candidates are allowed to have a drink on their desk. Yes No
Coloured Screen Overlays Only applicable for test centre appointments. Candidate must provide own overlay(s) which must be able to attach or hang over the monitor, without causing damage or leaving sticky marks. Item will be visually inspected during check in. Yes No
Extra Time - 25 Percent Exam Time Receives an additional 25% of original exam time. Yes Yes

Extra Time - 25% + 25% PTC time

Receives an additional 25% of original exam time and up to an additional 25% Pause-the-Clock time.

The candidate can pause-the clock at any point during the exam, as many times as they want for the approved amount of time. This accommodation is separate from standard breaks. 

 Yes Yes
Extra Time - 50 Percent Exam Time Receives an additional 50% of original exam time. Yes Yes
Glucose testing supplies Glucose meter and testing supplies are permitted during testing. Yes Yes
25% pause-the-clock

Allows candidate to pause the exam timer during the exam, for a maximum amount of time equivalent to 25% of the total exam time allowance.

The candidate can pause-the clock at any point during the exam, as many times as they want for the approved amount of time. This accommodation is separate from standard breaks. 

 Yes Yes
Nursing Mother

**Standard** Nursing Mother Accommodation only.

Permitted to access locker for necessary medical equipment; receives (25%) PTC break and be able to leave the testing centre.

The candidate can pause-the clock at any point during the exam, as many times as they want for the approved amount of time. This accommodation is separate from standard breaks. 

 Yes Yes
Other A non-standard accommodation is needed. Further information to be provided by the candidate. Yes Yes
Separate Room Exam will be delivered in a separate room from the main testing room. Yes No
Separate Room and Snacks A snack is allowed in the testing room. Must be in a small, clear plastic baggie. No Yes
Separate Room and Reader A Reader will be present to read directions and test questions. The Reader may not answer or explain any content-related questions. Exam must be delivered in a separate room. Yes No

 

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