The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has announced the launch of a computer-based testing (CBT) system for its professional licensing examinations, starting this October.

The new digital system replaces the traditional paper-based format and will enable candidates to take their exams on a secure electronic platform.

According to the Council, this innovation is designed to deliver faster results, minimise marking errors, and enhance examination security.

In a statement issued in Accra and signed by the Registrar, Dr. Shirazu Issahaku, the Council explained that the transition marks a major step toward improving fairness, transparency, and efficiency in the licensing process while aligning with international best practices.

“It is the same examination in terms of content and standards, but now administered through a secure computer-based platform.

Questions will appear on-screen, and candidates will enter their responses directly into the system,” the statement said.

The AHPC further clarified that all Allied Health graduates from accredited institutions who meet the Council’s eligibility criteria may apply to take the licensing examination.

Examinations, it noted, are not conducted daily but according to a fixed schedule published on the Council’s website and social media pages.

The main computer-based licensing exam will be held once a year in October, with a supplementary session organised annually for candidates who do not pass all their papers during the main sitting.

The Council assured candidates and stakeholders of a smooth transition to the new testing format and pledged to provide appropriate practice tools to support effective preparation ahead of the rollout in this month.