ANZCA Curriculum: Have a comprehensive understanding of the requirements to complete anaesthetic training in Queensland Flashcards
What is introductory training?
Initial training
What is the timeframe of introductory training
26 weeks max 52 weeks, 3 weeks leave
What must be completed during IT?
Introductory assessment of anaesthetic competency questions core review
What is basic training
After IT, completion of IAAC
What are the 3 components of the curriculum?
- ANZCA roles in practice
- Clinical fundamentals
- Specialized study units
What are the FOUR core units
IT, BT, AT, PFT
How long is BT?
78 weeks, max 182 weeks
What topics does the Primary exam have
Physio, Pharmaco, Anatomy, Measure/Equipment safety includ Obs/Paeds/Fetal
How long is advanced training
104 max 260
How long is PFT
52 weeks, max 104 weeks
What is the volume of practice?
Set number of time/assessments
including ICU, anaesthetic time (138), CBD, procedures, log book
What is the work place based assessment
MiniCEX, DOPS CbD, MSF
What are the clinical fundamentals ?
General anaesthesia and sedation Airway management Regional/local anesthesia Perioperative medicine Pain Resuscitation, crisis Safety and quality
Training portfolio system
Online portfolio system designed for ANZCA training program. enter within 13 weeks
Annual training fee
Must pay by January 31, if fail to pay recorded as interrupted training
What are the minimum requirements?
Training time, VOP, Assessments, Reviews and courses
What is extended training?
Do not complete core unit within minimum timeframe
WWhat is VOP
minimum number of actual cases and procedures
SSU?
assessment by Examination, WBA, Courses
What is IAAC composed of?
2 components :
WBA
IAAC Questions
What is CPR
Clinical placement reviews
WBA
Designed to assess specific skill based learning outcomes in the curriculum
MSF
Multi-source feedback, done be staff specialist and other team members
DOPS
Direct observation of procedural skills
Focus, discuss, observation, documentation, trainee self-assessment, global assessment and feedback, trainee reflection
MiniCEX
Mini clinical evaluation exercise
CBD
Case based discussions
Scholar roles
Teach a skill
Facilitate group discussion
Critically appraise a paper, topic
Complete an audit
Primary exam
Applied physiology, pharmacology, anatomy, measure, equipment, quality and safety
Structure of primary exam
MCQ 150Q 150 mins P/F
SAQ 15Q 150 mins 40%
3 Vivas
Final Examination
MCQ 150Q 150 mins
SAQ 15Q 150 mins
2 Medical VIVAS each 18 min
8 Anaesthesia viva each 15 min
Remediation interviews
3 or 4th fail, aims to identify factors relating to examination difficulty
How long does QARTs give you to complete the Primary Examination
at least 3 years after getting on including extended training
What happens if you don’t finish your core review in your extended year in QARTS?
You will not be offered a spot in QARTs in the subsequent year.
What is a core review
Summative assessment looking at if you have met all your requirements
Can you expect to spend time in regional hospitals in QARTS?
Yes, either 12 months during BT, or 6 months during AT
What can you do if you’re unsuccessful in QARTS
Request information as to why their application
Can you do part time?
Yes you can
What happens if you fail the Primary Exam?
Have 5 tries, depends on when you fail.
How many levels of supervision
4
What are the levels of supervision
1: one on one
2: supervisor 2:1
3: supervisor available in institution
4: supervisor is not in institution but on call within reasonable time
What is interrupted training?
Trainees to pause training
Cannot accrue time and complete WBA, VOP.
What can you do during interrupted training?
Can do primary exam if in training scheme within 1 year of the date of the written exam
Can do scholar roles and courses
What is the “approved” interrupted training
completing higher degrees/studies
department not acredited by ANZCA
Can ANZCA trainees do part-time training?
Yes
Who do they apply to for part-time training
director of professional affairs
What are the requirements?
0.5FTE with participation in local and regional teaching programs
What are the potential types of difficulties trainees may face?
Clinical: clinical performance
Academic: exam failure
Personal: personal issues, mood, substance abuse
What can be done for TDP?
Early response, SOT to manage During meeting think feedback - Identify issues, offered to reflect, clear expectations, plan - SMART goals - Re-audit
