Northern Schools of Anaesthesia

Current Courses

The Northern Schools run a number of courses for trainees within the region, that are also available to trainees from other regions.

Our Postgraduate Institute has limited funds, but has agreed to support the following "mandatory" courses:

Title Comments
School Induction to Training Half day for new registrars
Training for Transfer ST1-3
Primary and Finals Courses ST1-4
Primary and Finals Crammers ST1-4
Local Fibre Optic Intubation Courses post fellowship ST
Local Management Courses post fellowship ST
Specialist Society Meetings STs may be allowed one meeting if appropriate ( i.e. presenting)
Research methods Course ( Teesside) No longer routinely funded

New Starters Courses

The next Newcastle course will be held in the Simulator in the Training Department, RVI.

Six days in September 

This course is intended for new trainees in anaesthesia, and involves simulation, tutorials, group work and lectures.

Contact Barbara Sladdin for details

FRCA Courses , Newcastle School

We run regional courses for both Primary and Final Fellowship Examinations, costing £500 each, and co-ordinated by  Barbara Sladdin

Primary FRCA course

This is run yearly  from September to March and covers major aspects of the Primary syllabus in 10 all day sessions (alternate Tuesdays). Teaching is by both conventional lectures and more interactive methods, including computer simulations, group work and presentations. We have  introduced elements of problem based teaching, and concentrate mainly on basic sciences.  Sessions also include in course MCQ tests.

Contact Barbara Sladdin at the School  for details and application forms.

Course co-ordinators Drs  Enever, Naru and Varma 

Final FRCA course

This is run over a year to cover the Final syllabus, on 10 all day sessions ( alternate Tuesdays), to alternate with the primary course.

Contact Barbara Sladdin for details and application forms

Course co-ordinator is Dr Ashley Orwin from Sunderland.

Primary and Final FRCA mock vivas

These should be organised "in house" by local College Tutors.

FRCA Teaching , Cleveland School

 The format of the crammer courses has changed. Contact Cleveland School, on 01642 854601 for details.

 

Primary OSCE Day

run at Hartlepool by Dr Kalia. Contact Mrs P Fisher, on 01429 522960

Management Course for Post Fellowship Specialist Registrars

This course is intended as an introduction to many post fellowship topics, and is not intended to replace formal management courses such as those run by Keele or the Postgraduate Institute. 

Enquiries to Barbara Sladdin.

Topics include:

 

Last updated 24/05/07