The FRCA examination forms part of a variety of assessment tools designed to help anaesthetists in training acquire and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to meet the standards expected on completion of training. The examination is mapped to the relevant higher learning outcomes and stage of training within the curriculum through the assessment blueprint, which is an essential tool for assessment planning1. The Primary and Final FRCA examination syllabi provide anaesthetists in training and their trainers with detailed information on specific areas of anaesthetic training covered by each examination component. This ensures that the content of each examination and the standard of performance expected is clearly defined and progress can be monitored, and appropriate feedback reported to candidates and trainers.
1 Crossley J., Humphris, G & Jolly, B. (2002). Assessing health professionals. Medical Education.
