ANZCA Curriculum: Have a comprehensive understanding of the requirements to complete anaesthetic training in Queensland

Question 1

What is introductory training?

Answer 1

Initial training

Question 2

What is the timeframe of introductory training

Answer 2

26 weeks max 52 weeks, 3 weeks leave

Question 3

What must be completed during IT?

Answer 3

Introductory assessment of anaesthetic competency questions core review

Question 4

What is basic training

Answer 4

After IT, completion of IAAC

Question 5

What are the 3 components of the curriculum?

Answer 5

1. ANZCA roles in practice
2. Clinical fundamentals
3. Specialized study units

Question 6

What are the FOUR core units

Answer 6

IT, BT, AT, PFT

Question 7

How long is BT?

Answer 7

78 weeks, max 182 weeks

Question 8

What topics does the Primary exam have

Answer 8

Physio, Pharmaco, Anatomy, Measure/Equipment safety includ Obs/Paeds/Fetal

Question 9

How long is advanced training

Answer 9

104 max 260

Question 10

How long is PFT

Answer 10

52 weeks, max 104 weeks

Question 11

What is the volume of practice?

Answer 11

Set number of time/assessments

including ICU, anaesthetic time (138), CBD, procedures, log book

Question 12

What is the work place based assessment

Answer 12

MiniCEX, DOPS CbD, MSF

Question 13

What are the clinical fundamentals ?

Answer 13

General anaesthesia and sedation
Airway management
Regional/local anesthesia
Perioperative medicine 
Pain
Resuscitation, crisis
Safety and quality

Question 14

Training portfolio system

Answer 14

Online portfolio system designed for ANZCA training program. enter within 13 weeks

Question 15

Annual training fee

Answer 15

Must pay by January 31, if fail to pay recorded as interrupted training

Question 16

What are the minimum requirements?

Answer 16

Training time, VOP, Assessments, Reviews and courses

Question 17

What is extended training?

Answer 17

Do not complete core unit within minimum timeframe

Question 18

WWhat is VOP

Answer 18

minimum number of actual cases and procedures

Question 19

SSU?

Answer 19

assessment by Examination, WBA, Courses

Question 20

What is IAAC composed of?

Answer 20

2 components :
WBA
IAAC Questions

Question 21

What is CPR

Answer 21

Clinical placement reviews

Question 22

WBA

Answer 22

Designed to assess specific skill based learning outcomes in the curriculum

Question 23

MSF

Answer 23

Multi-source feedback, done be staff specialist and other team members

Question 24

DOPS

Answer 24

Direct observation of procedural skills
Focus, discuss, observation, documentation, trainee self-assessment, global assessment and feedback, trainee reflection

Question 25

MiniCEX

Answer 25

Mini clinical evaluation exercise

Question 26

CBD

Answer 26

Case based discussions

Question 27

Scholar roles

Answer 27

Teach a skill Facilitate group discussion Critically appraise a paper, topic Complete an audit

Question 28

Primary exam

Answer 28

Applied physiology, pharmacology, anatomy, measure, equipment, quality and safety

Question 29

Structure of primary exam

Answer 29

MCQ 150Q 150 mins P/F SAQ 15Q 150 mins 40% 3 Vivas

Question 30

Final Examination

Answer 30

MCQ 150Q 150 mins SAQ 15Q 150 mins 2 Medical VIVAS each 18 min 8 Anaesthesia viva each 15 min

Question 31

Remediation interviews

Answer 31

3 or 4th fail, aims to identify factors relating to examination difficulty

Question 32

How long does QARTs give you to complete the Primary Examination

Answer 32

at least 3 years after getting on including extended training

Question 33

What happens if you don't finish your core review in your extended year in QARTS?

Answer 33

You will not be offered a spot in QARTs in the subsequent year.

Question 34

What is a core review

Answer 34

Summative assessment looking at if you have met all your requirements

Question 35

Can you expect to spend time in regional hospitals in QARTS?

Answer 35

Yes, either 12 months during BT, or 6 months during AT

Question 36

What can you do if you're unsuccessful in QARTS

Answer 36

Request information as to why their application

Question 37

Can you do part time?

Answer 37

Yes you can

Question 38

What happens if you fail the Primary Exam?

Answer 38

Have 5 tries, depends on when you fail.

Question 39

How many levels of supervision

Answer 39

4

Question 40

What are the levels of supervision

Answer 40

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

Question 41

What is interrupted training?

Answer 41

Trainees to pause training | Cannot accrue time and complete WBA, VOP.

Question 42

What can you do during interrupted training?

Answer 42

Can do primary exam if in training scheme within 1 year of the date of the written exam Can do scholar roles and courses

Question 43

What is the "approved" interrupted training

Answer 43

completing higher degrees/studies | department not acredited by ANZCA

Question 44

Can ANZCA trainees do part-time training?

Answer 44

Yes

Question 45

Who do they apply to for part-time training

Answer 45

director of professional affairs

Question 46

What are the requirements?

Answer 46

0.5FTE with participation in local and regional teaching programs

Question 47

What are the potential types of difficulties trainees may face?

Answer 47

Clinical: clinical performance Academic: exam failure Personal: personal issues, mood, substance abuse

Question 48

What can be done for TDP?

Answer 48

``` Early response, SOT to manage During meeting think feedback - Identify issues, offered to reflect, clear expectations, plan - SMART goals - Re-audit ```