CCT in Anaesthetics - Core Level Training
Assessments to be used for the Initial Assessment of Competence
| A-CEX | |
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Assessment Code |
Assessment |
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IAC_A01 |
Preoperative assessment of a patient who is scheduled for a routine operating list [not urgent or emergency] [0-3 months] |
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IAC_A02 |
Manage anaesthesia for a patient who is not intubated and is breathing spontaneously [0-3 months] |
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IAC_A03 |
Administer anaesthesia for acute abdominal surgery [0-3 months] |
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IAC_A04 |
Demonstrate Rapid Sequence Induction [0-3 months] |
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IAC_A05 |
Recover a patient from anaesthesia [0-3 months] |
| DOPS | |
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Assessment Code |
Assessment |
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IAC_D01 |
Demonstrate functions of the anaesthetic machine [0-3 months] |
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IAC_D02 |
Transfer a patient onto the operating table and position them for surgery [lateral, Lloyd Davis or lithotomy position] [0-3 months] |
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IAC_D03 |
Demonstrate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation on a manikin. [0-3 months] |
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IAC_D04 |
Demonstrates technique of scrubbing up and donning gown and gloves. [0-3 months] |
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IAC_D05 |
Core Competencies for Pain Management – manages PCA including prescription and adjustment of machinery [0-3 months] |
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IAC_D06 |
Demonstrates the routine for dealing with failed intubation on a manikin. |
| CBD |
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| Examine the case-notes. Discuss how the anaesthetic plan was developed. Ask the trainee to explain their approach to pre-op preparation, choice of induction, maintenance, post op care. Select each one of the following topics and discuss the trainees understanding of the issues in context. |
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Assessment Code |
Assessment |
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IAC_C01 |
Discuss the steps taken to ensure correct identification of the patient, the operation and the side of operation |
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IAC_C02 |
Discuss how the need to minimise postoperative nausea and vomiting influenced the conduct of the anaesthetic |
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IAC_C03 |
Discuss how the airway was assessed and how difficult intubation can be predicted |
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IAC_C04 |
Discuss how the choice of muscle relaxants and induction agents was made |
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IAC_C05 |
Discuss how the trainee’s choice of post-operative analgesics was made |
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IAC_C06 |
Discuss how the trainee’s choice of post-operative oxygen therapy was made |
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IAC_C07 |
Discuss the problems emergency intra-abdominal surgery causes for the anaesthetist and how the trainee dealt with these |
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IAC_C08 |
Discuss the routine to be followed in the case of failed intubation. |
The Initial Assessment of Competence Certificate is available for download from the secure area of the College website.