CCT in Anaesthetics - Intermediate Level Training
Day Surgery
It is anticipated that it will not be delivered as a dedicated block and that the learning outcomes will be gained throughout the entire duration of Intermediate Level training. Inevitably this unit cross references with many of the other clinical units of training given the high percentage of day care surgical procedures undertaken in all hospitals.
Learning outcomes:
- Build on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained in the basic level day surgery curriculum
- Ability to provide appropriate anaesthetic management for selected ASA 3 patients including insulin-dependent diabetics and patients with a BMI >35
- Gain knowledge of the organisational aspects of running a day surgery unit
Core clinical learning outcome:
- Deliver safe perioperative anaesthetic care to ASA 1-3 patients having more extensive or specialized day surgery procedures with direct supervision
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 |
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Competence |
Description |
Assessment Methods |
GMP |
|---|---|---|---|
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DS_IK_01 |
Describes the key organisational issues surrounding day surgery including suitability of facilities and staffing |
C,E |
1,2,3,4 |
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DS_IK_02 |
Provides a clear explanation of current local and national guidelines for provision of day surgical services |
C,E |
1,2,3,4 |
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DS_IK_03 |
Demonstrates knowledge of audit and other quality assurance activities relevant to day surgery |
C,E |
1,2,3,4 |
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DS_IK_04 |
Demonstrates knowledge of advances and controversies in anaesthesia for day surgery |
A,C,E |
1,2 |
| Skills |
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Competence |
Description |
Assessment Methods |
GMP |
|---|---|---|---|
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DS_IS_01 |
Demonstrates the delivery of safe perioperative anaesthetic care to ASA 1-3 patients including those with significant comorbidities including, but not limited to:
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A,C,D,M |
1,2,3,4 |