miniPAT frequently asked questions
Login problems
There is no option to log in an a miniPAT assessor
MiniPAT is open for brief periods during the year. If it is not open the option to log in as an assessor will not be available. If you believe you should have access at all times, you need to speak to your Trust Foundation Administrator.
My email address is not recognised
Check you are using the correct email address. Login details for miniPAT and other functions are different, and each has a different password.
Email address typos are common - if you have not received an email requesting you to do a miniPAT, it is likely the trainee has typed the address incorrectly, or is using an alternative email address.
My rater hasn't received an email request - can they still log in
Yes they can. Although the email contains a short-cut link to the login page, simply go to the login page and type the email address AND select miniPAT assessor AND enter the password and login will proceed as normal.
It says my password is wrong
The passwords are different for each class of login. Check that you have selected the login option (trainee/member of staff/miniPAT assessor) that matches the email address and password. If it still gives an error select the 'email password' option and click the link in the email to set the right options for logging in.
miniPAT assessments
I don't see any trainees to select
Click the drop-down arrow next to the '-- select --' option and all trainees requesting a minPAT from you will be visible.
I can't find the trainee in the list
The trainee may have mistyped your email address - check with them.
The trainee may have entered a different email address - check with them or any other email accounts you have to see if there is a miniPAT request.
Can I do a miniPAT assessment if I've not done TOTT training?
Yes, you can. The Tools of the Trade (TOTT) training refers to DOPS, miniCEx, and CBD. However, interpreting the results (educational supervisors) needs some training/explanation. In this case consult your local FTPD.
miniPAT reports
How can I see the results of my miniPAT
Ensure that you have assigned your educational supervisor in the 'my account' page.
Ask your educational supervisor to review the report online and then 'release' the results to be viewed online by you (see below).
Log in.
Go to the miniPAT section of the 'training' menu.
Select 'reports' in the miniPAT section menu.
Select the report you wish to view.
Any reports that are greyed out have not been released to you for viewing. Usually reports that are more than 4 months old will be routinely released by the School.
How do I (Educational Supervisor) allow my trainee to see the report
Log in as a member of staff.
Go to the miniPAT section in the 'training' or 'tutors' section of the web site.
Select 'view trainee report' from the context menu.
Click the link in the top left of the report table to allow a trainee to see their miniPAT report.
Is my self score included in the 'cohort' score
The cohort score is an average of scores submitted by the assessors. However, self scores are not included in this calculation. Scoring yourself high has no effect on the cohort score!!
