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Guide index

What to expect from the guide

The guide has been structured into four sections.

The first section contains some useful information for those just starting their course

The second section is composed of three main categories (or tabs) covering the course curriculum:

Within each category you will find e-books, journals, articles, podcasts and videos, websites, as well links to other supporting guides.

The third section is comprised of assessment-related resources:

Assessment resources - an extensive list of exam and WBA-related resources split into the PEx, FEx and WBA areas, including the PEx recommended reading list

The fourth section is comprised of eight additional categories (or tabs):

Courses - recommended online and in-person support courses
Books & journals - highlighted texts with a particular focus on training and/or exams
Podcasts & online lectures - teaching podcasts & videos
Apps - useful apps
Social networking - we highlight the Facebook and related groups used by trainees
Post-training resources - information on completing your course, CPD resources, registration and medical indemnity insurance
Cultural safety - support resources
Other resources - websites, databases, wellbeing and other support resources

ANZCA Training Portfolio System (TPS)

The online portfolio system designed to record training experiences by and for trainees.

Learn@ANZCA

Learn@ANZCA (formerly Networks) is the college's learning management system.

Introduction to Anaesthesia training ***Highly recommended*** The Introduction to Anaesthesia Training Course is run yearly in all regions and New Zealand to welcome new trainees into the ANZCA training program. The course is a face-to-face, full day event aimed at providing introductory trainees with information that is relevant to them and their training. It is also a fantastic opportunity to meet other trainees in the training program and build friendships and connections. To find out when the course will be run in your region, please contact your local ANZCA office. If you are a trainee and are unable to attend Introduction to Anaesthesia Training Course, you can access some of the course presentations and resources under trainee resources.
ANZCA training program A collection of resources designed to assist trainees from introductory training to provisional fellowship training.
Scholar role support resources These resources have been developed to: Assist trainees meet the requirements of the revised scholar role competencies in the re-released curriculum.

Anaesthesia training program curriculum

The current version of curriculum and the training handbook can be accessed below.

Anaesthesia Training Program Curriculum
Anaesthesia Handbook for Training
Regulation 37 - Training in anaesthesia leading to FANZCA, and accreditation of facilities to deliver this curriculum Regulation 37 - Training in anaesthesia leading to FANZCA, and accreditation of facilities to deliver this curriculum.
ANZCA Standards for Anaesthesia 2023 The purpose of this document is to articulate identified standards and associated indicators of quality care against which performance can be compared.

Find out more

To learn more about the Anaesthesia Training Program, see the college page.