CPD requirements for SIMG participants.
CPD for initial assessment purposes
Evidence of participation in a continuing professional development (CPD) program may be used as part of the initial process that assesses a candidates suitability for the SIMG program.
CPD participation against the ANZCA and FPM Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Standard.
Assessment includes observation of practice, review of anaesthesia and pain management records and multi-source staff interviews, and interviews with the specialist international medical graduate.
Ongoing CPD requirements for SIMG participants
SIMGs must actively participate in the ANZCA and FPM CPD program throughout their individual program. Note: SIMGs may be required to complete specific CPD activities as part of their individual program.
In general, your requirements are the same as for other participants in the annual ANZCA and FPM CPD Program – see the relevant sections of the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program Handbook if you practise anaesthesia, pain medicine, anaesthesia and pain medicine, pain medicine and another (non-anaesthesia) specialty or pain medicine and are endorsed under the Procedures Endorsement Program.
Multisource feedback (MSF)
All SIMGs must complete a MSF during their clinical practice assessment (CPA) period. Those SIMGs who complete a PA will complete a MSF during the SIMG performance assessment (PA). This will satisfy the MSF requirement.
Those SIMGs who do not complete a PA must complete an MSF which aligns with the MSF described in the ANZCA and FPM CPD program.
Find out more
To learn more about the ANZCA and FPM CPD program, see the college page.
ANZCA CPD portfolio
Participants record, monitor and provide evidence of their completed CPD activities through the online CPD portfolio. Simply log in in with your college ID and password.
My CPD Portfolio [college website]
Learn@ANZCA
Use the links below to access additional support resources contained on the Learn@ANZCA platform.
Note: Resources located in Learn@ANZCA require that you first register before accessing.
Additional cultural safety resources can be found on the Practice evaluation tab of the ANZCA & FPM CPD program guide.
Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC)
Anaesthesia SIMGs are normally required to do an EMAC course. The decision as to whether this is required is made as part of the initial assessment process.
Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC): Course handbook by
This handbook defines the requirements of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) for centres offering EMAC courses or which are seeking accreditation to offer the EMAC course.
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