CCT in Anaesthetics - Core Level Training

Published: 15/08/2019

Assessments for the Initial Assessment for Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia

A-CEX

 

Assessment

Code

Assessment

OB_BTC_A01

Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – conduct epidural analgesia for labour [12-24 months]

OB_BTC_A02

Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – conduct regional anaesthesia for caesarean section [12-24 months]

OB_BTC_A03

Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – conduct general anaesthesia for caesarean section [12-24 months][S]

 

DOPS

 

Assessment

Code

Assessment

OB_BTC_D01

Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – top up epidural for labour analgesia [12-24 months]

OB_BTC_D02

Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – top up epidural for caesarean section [12-24 months]

OB_BTC_D03

Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – Perform spinal anaesthesia [12-24 months]

 

CBD
Examine the case-notes. Discuss how the anaesthetic plan was developed. Ask the trainee to explain their approach to pre-op preparation, choice of induction, maintenance, post op care. Select each one of the following topics and discuss the trainees understanding of the issues in context

Assessment

Code

Assessment

OB_BTC_C01

Discuss how changes in the anatomy and physiology due to pregnancy influenced the conduct of anaesthesia

OB_BTC_C02

Discuss whether pregnancy influenced the choice of drugs used during anaesthesia

OB_BTC_C03

Discuss how the conduct of general anaesthesia is affected by late pregnancy

OB_BTC_C04

Examine the case records of a patient that the trainee has anaesthetised for operative delivery in a situation where major haemorrhage might be expected. Discuss the factors that influence the likelihood of major obstetric haemorrhage, the precautions that should be taken to deal with it and the principles of its management.

OB_BTC_C05

Examine the case records of a patient with pregnancy associated hypertension that the trainee has treated. Discuss how this influences anaesthetic management.

OB_BTC_C06

Examine the case records of a patient for whom the trainee provided extradural analgesia for normal labour. Discuss the methods of pain relief available for normal delivery.

 

The obstetric core test of competence certificate can be downloaded from the secure area of the College website.