Stage 1 equivalent training guidance

Stage learning outcomes

• Identifies clinical and social challenges that increase risk for patients undergoing surgery
• Appreciates the principles of sustainability in clinical practice

Experience and learning requirements

• Some exposure to pre-operative assessment clinics; this may include obstetric anaesthetic clinics (supervision level 2b).
• Broad knowledge of national guidelines.

Examples of evidence 

• Supervised Learning events (SLEs) across a range of surgical specialties and pre-operative assessment clinics. Examples of SLEs could be:

  • A-CEX for pre-operative assessment in the clinic or theatre setting

  • CBD including the discussion of local or national guidelines.

Personal Activities and Personal Reflections may include:

• attendance at pre-operative assessment clinics
• evidence of blood transfusion training
• eLearning or teaching sessions  including NICE guidelines

• resources for sustainability can be found at: https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-college/strategy-vision/environment-sustainability