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PCIA resources now available

12/05/2024
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Anaesthesia training, Final exam (FEx), Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA), Anaesthesia training assessments
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Information and resources related to the new Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA) can be found on the new Assessment > Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA) page. This includes PCIA guidance documents, Teaching/learning resources, PCIA assessment resources and a PCIA-related webinar.

Note: Updated versions the PCIA Implementation guide and Summary sheet were added on 20 December 2024.

Cover ArtThe Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment: Implementation Guide by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Publication Date: v1.0 - December 2024
This guide is part of the PCIA resources pack and is available to anaesthesia trainees, SIMGs and members of Anaesthesia Departments to support implementation of the PCIA in hospitals and health services.
Anaesthesia training, Final exam (FEx), Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA), Anaesthesia training assessments

New edition of Rogers’ Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care now available

03/31/2025
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Rogers' Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care, 6e by Donald H. Shaffner John J. McCloskey; Elizabeth Anne Hunt; Robert C. Tasker [eds] Long recognized as the leading text in this dynamic field, Rogers' Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care provides comprehensive, clear explanations of both the principles underlying paediatric critical care disease and trauma as well as how these principles are applied. The fully revised Sixth Edition brings you completely up to date on today's understanding, treatments, technologies, and outcomes regarding critical illness in children. Contains 120 up-to-date chapters covering everything from hematologic/oncologic disorders to mass casualty incidents to PICU organization and physical design. Keeps you current with the latest evidence and practices, including recent advances in electronic monitoring, education, and pandemic management. Includes Key Points at the beginning of each chapter along with associated numbered margin icons throughout correlating pertinent sections so you can find what you need, quickly margin icons so you can find what you need quickly.
ISBN: 9781975174217
Publication Date: 2023-10-06
Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia training, Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (RGA) training

Planning for success: A resource for anaesthesia exam preparation

03/26/2025
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Planning for Success is our new exam preparation resource designed to support trainees and SIMGs on the exam pathway.

Read the news article to learn more: https://www.anzca.edu.au/news-and-safety-alerts/planning-for-success-a-resource-for-anaesthesia-exam-preparation

See the Primary Exam (PEx) - Revision aids tab for links and access instructions.

 

Anaesthesia training, Primary exam (PEx), SIMG

College website relinking and page updates

03/03/2025
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AlertFollowing last week's college website update, a number of broken webpage and resource links have been corrected.

If you encounter a broken or incorrect link on this guide, please use the library feedback form (select Report an Issue > Library Guide Link Issue) and we will update the link as a matter of urgency.

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Latest training & exam related titles added to our collection

01/23/2025
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Cover ArtHow to Teach the Epidural Block in Obstetric Anesthesia by Giorgio Capogna [ed} This book highlights the distinction between "how to teach" and "how to practice," emphasizing the importance of effective teaching skills in conveying information and skills to others. The authors' extensive experience and research make this book a comprehensive and authoritative guide to effective teaching methods for the challenging task of teaching the epidural technique.
ISBN: 9783031702105
Publication Date: 2024-11-01
 
 
 
 
Hensley's Practical Approach to Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, 7e by Bartels K; Fox AA; Howard-Quijano K; Thiele RH; Shaw AD Offering a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the field, Hensley's Practical Approach to Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, 7en, edited by Drs. Karsten Bartels, Amanda A. Fox, Andrew D. Shaw, Kimberly Howard-Quijano, and Robert H. Thiele, is an ideal reference and review tool for fellows, residents, and practicing anaesthesiologists. Concisely written and readily accessible, it combines the depth of a reference book with the no-nonsense guidance of a clinically-oriented handbook. This edition has been newly reorganized for current practice patterns and to better align with the ACGME requirements for adult cardiothoracic anaesthesiology.
ISBN: 9781975209100
Publication Date: 2024-06-19
 
 
 
 
Basic Sciences in Anesthesia, 2e by Maged Argalious, Ehab Farag, Deepak Sharma [eds] Basic Sciences in Anesthesia, 2e presents the most recent evidenced-based knowledge in basic sciences in anesthesia. It covers topics from the syllabus of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) basic science exam, including anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, physics in anesthesia, and more. In each chapter, key points summarize the content, followed by a pertinent and concise discussion of the topic, ending with multiple choice questions with answers and suggested further reading. This 2nd edition is fully revised featuring new chapters on infection prevention in anesthesiology, principles of patient safety, physician impairment, advance directives and informed consent.
ISBN: 9783031602030
Publication Date: 2025-01-09
Anaesthesia training, Online Books (eBooks)

Assessments Update

01/23/2025
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The Assessments section of this guide has been updated to remove the old IAACQ page as this has been replaced by the new Introductory Training (IT) assessments page. This new page contains LO information and dedicated forms/resourcing to be used with the assessments. The new Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA) page is also in place and contains the new PCIA Implementation guide and dedicated forms/resourcing to be used with the PCIA assessment.

Cover ArtThe Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment: Implementation Guide by Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Publication Date: v1.0 - December 2024
This guide is part of the PCIA resources pack and is available to anaesthesia trainees, SIMGs and members of Anaesthesia Departments to support implementation of the PCIA in hospitals and health services.
Training, Anaesthesia training, Final exam (FEx), Patient Clinical Interaction Assessment (PCIA), Anaesthesia training assessments

New paediatric anaesthesia title now available

12/24/2024
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The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Handbook, 2e by Viviane G. Nasr; James A. DiNardo
ISBN: 9781119835394
Publication Date: 2025-01-02
Anaesthesia, Anaesthesia training, Paediatric Anaesthesia

New final exam titles now available

12/23/2024
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Cover ArtThe Final FRCA Constructed Response Questions: A Practical Study Guide by Elizabeth Combeer; Mitul Patel The only book to offer clear guidance on HOW TO APPROACH the questions in this exam Covers past questions, which reguarly recur in the Final FRCA exam - thus saves candidates enormous amounts of work going back through past papers. The author has a 'helicopter view' of what to include in the answers, brought by years of teaching, experience and knowledge of what the College is looking for. The presentation of the information is exactly as it should be presented for the exam. The candidate will thus learn to understand by example how they can score marks in the exam and avoid wasting time on lengthy prose. Carefully referenced and well researched.
ISBN: 9781032483276
Publication Date: 2023-12-28
 
 
 
 
Cover ArtPassing the Final FFICM: High-Yield Facts for the MCQ & OSCE Exams by Muzzammil Ali This innovative resource serves as a fusion of an MCQ guide and a textbook, providing essential content for postgraduate trainees gearing up for the FFICM Final exam, a vital part of the CCT in Intensive Care Medicine. Crafted to meet the unique requirements of the MCQ while also addressing the necessity for concise, well-structured responses in the OSCE, this book prioritises quick topic transitions, delivering focused, streamlined learning across a range of ICM topics. Its uniqueness lies in its unorthodox structure; rather than having a conventional table of contents, it gives you the freedom to start your learning adventure from any page. Each of the 1,400 facts is structured as a question, reflecting the format of both exams. Answers are conveniently positioned just below, eliminating the need for constant page-flipping. The material is carefully curated to cover the breadth of the ICM curriculum, weaving in valuable insights from the author's and colleagues' exam experiences. Random questions replicate the unpredictability of both exams and enhance the reader's capacity to swiftly switch between topics during self-assessment. This balances knowledge application and active recall while using memory-enhancing methods like self-quizzing, chunking, and spaced repetition.
ISBN: 9781032590622
Publication Date: 2024-04-30
Final exam (FEx), Online Books (eBooks)

New edition of Quick Draw Anatomy for Anaesthetists now available

12/20/2024
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Cover ArtQuick Draw Anatomy for Anaesthetists, 2e by Joanna Oram Fox This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and continues to provide you with simple instructions on how to draw and interpret the crucial anatomy you need for your anaesthetic training. Covers all the relevant anatomy in: Head, neck and neuro - from Circle of Willis to cervical plexus Vertebral column- from the spinal cord to the sacrum Cardiac- coronary arteries and venous drainage of the heart Airway and respiratory- from airway sensation to the diaphragm Abdomen- from the abdominal aorta to the nephron, via a TAP block Limbs- from blood vessels in the arms to the ankle, via the femoral canal For the majority of sections, in addition to a simple drawing and detailed explanation, there are also step-by-step illustrations to show you how to draw the anatomy yourself - taking some of the stress out of potential viva questions!
ISBN: 9781914961434
Publication Date: 2024-04-09
Anaesthesia training, Online Books (eBooks)

IT assessments LOs added

12/19/2024
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The Learning Outcomes documents for the new MCQA and SES assessments have now been added.

Anaesthesia training, Anaesthesia training assessments

Changes to introductory training

12/06/2024
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Changes to program requirements are being introduced to the ANZCA training program in 2025 and will apply to trainees who begin introductory training after 1 January 2025.

A new Introductory Training (IT) assessments page has been created with links to information and resources related to the new MCQA and SES assessments.

Anaesthesia training, Anaesthesia training assessments