FANZCA Professional Development and Education 2

Question 1

Under ANZCA's continuing professional development (CPD) framework, what is the minimum number of CPD hours a Fellow must complete per triennium?

Accepted Answer

120 hours

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90 hours

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150 hours

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180 hours

Question 2

Which type of CPD activity specifically requires a Fellow to demonstrate measurable change in practice following a learning event?

Accepted Answer

Measuring outcomes

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Passive learning

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Reviewing performance

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Educational activities

Question 3

In the FANZCA training program, what is the primary purpose of the Anaesthetic Record Keeping Assessment (ARKA)?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate documentation quality and clinical reasoning

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To assess procedural skills

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To test pharmacological knowledge

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To audit equipment checks

Question 4

A consultant anaesthetist wishes to act as a supervisor of training for ANZCA. Which prerequisite is mandatory before taking on this role?

Accepted Answer

Completion of ANZCA's supervisor of training workshop

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Completion of a formal medical education degree

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Fellowship of at least 10 years

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Approval from the hospital CEO

Question 5

What does the ANZCA curriculum term 'simulation-based education' primarily aim to achieve in anaesthesia training?

Accepted Answer

Allow deliberate practice of rare or high-stakes scenarios in a safe environment

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Replace clinical rotations entirely

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Assess basic science knowledge

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Provide administrative training for theatre management

Question 6

Which framework does ANZCA recommend for structured self-reflection in professional development portfolios?

Accepted Answer

Gibbs' Reflective Cycle

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SOAP notes

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SBAR communication tool

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Root cause analysis

Question 7

When providing feedback to a trainee who performed poorly during an obstetric emergency, which approach aligns best with ANZCA's educational principles?

Accepted Answer

Apply a structured conversation model that invites trainee self-assessment first

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Deliver only written feedback to avoid confrontation

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Use a unidirectional lecture format to correct errors

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Defer feedback until the end of the rotation