CCT in Anaesthetics - Intermediate Level Training

Published: 05/09/2019

Critical incidents

Learning outcomes:

Build on the knowledge and skills learnt during basic training and develop skills at managing more complex critical incidents with distant supervision

Core clinical learning outcomes:

  • To demonstrate leadership in the management of critical incidents as and when they arrive
  • To provide assistance/leadership to more inexperienced colleagues if called to assist in the management of critical incidents
  • To demonstrate leadership in ensuring good team work and communication to help reduce the risks of harm from critical incidents

NB: All competencies annotated with the letter ‘E’ can be examined in any of the components of the Final examination identified in the FRCA examination blueprint section.

Knowledge

Competence

Description

Assessment methods

GMP

CI_IK_01

Discusses the importance of significant event analysis or root cause analysis to examine a locally reported incident 

C,S

1,2,3,4

CI_IK_02 

Discusses the importance of regular practice of response protocols using simulation and their place in the development of team working and communication between professional groups

C,S

1,2,3,4

Skills

Competence

Description

Assessment methods

GMP

CI_IS_01

Demonstrates leadership in resuscitation room/simulation when practicing response protocols with other healthcare professionals 

D,S

1,2,3,4

CI_IS_02

Demonstrates appropriate use of team resources when practicing response protocols with other healthcare professionals

D,S

1,2,3,4