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

Answer

ANZCA Fellows are required to complete a minimum of 120 CPD hours per triennium to maintain their Fellowship.

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

Answer

Measuring outcomes CPD activities require Fellows to identify a specific change and then evaluate whether that change was implemented and effective.

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

Answer

ARKA evaluates a trainee's ability to document anaesthetic care accurately and reflect sound clinical reasoning in their records.

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

Answer

ANZCA requires all supervisors of training to complete the designated supervisor of training workshop before assuming the role.

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

Answer

Simulation-based education enables trainees to practice managing infrequent but critical events without patient risk.

(FANZCA) Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Practice Test