Alongside the SAVED Tutorials, Stage 2 trainees can also attend a number of special tutorial dates. These can be seen in the calendar below.
FRCA Final Exam preparation courses and resources are also available in the deanery. More information can be found below.
STEP/ STOP Workbooks
Each trainee will have Educational Development time (EDT)-usually Tuesday or Wednesday pm (department dependant). We expect you to cover the main areas in the curriculum during this time if you have not yet completed the FRCA. You should use the STEP/STOP workbook as a guide to complete the SAVE’d tutorial and resources on e-lfh. The workbooks lists the topic areas expected to cover and can be uploaded to your portfolio for ARCP as evidence of engagement in learning during EDT.
The STEP workbook cover Stage 1 training & the STOP Workbook covers Stage 2 training.
The guides are attached below:
Following completion of the FRCA final you may join Countdown to CCT teaching days.
Stage 2 Education Calendar
NB. If on a mobile device the table can scroll side to side
| Tutorial Name | Tutorial Date | Tutorial Location | Tags | Course Lead/ Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
December 20, 2024 | Wrightington Hall Conference Centre, WN6 9EP | Requires Registration | NWSA | To register , please get in touch (Elena Wheeler) and state your : Name Grade Regional anaesthesia experience Dietary requirements | |
January 6, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
January 13, 2025 | Salford Royal | Final FRCA Practice CourseRequires Registration | Places are limited, so please only register if you are planning to take the exam. Email NW.Final.FRCA.courses@gmail.com | ||
January 20, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
January 22, 2025 | Contact Elena Wheeler for more info | Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday | Jonny Rajan | Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration. | |
January 23, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
January 24, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
January 24, 2025 | Confirm on booking | Standalone CourseRequires Registration | Karen Kidner | For More Details Contact Karen Kidner- Karen.kidner@yahoo.co.uk | |
February 10, 2025 | Salford Royal | Final FRCA Practice CourseRequires Registration | Places are limited, so please only register if you are planning to take the exam. Email NW.Final.FRCA.courses@gmail.com | ||
February 26, 2025 | Royal Manchester children’s hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info | Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday | Victoria Scott-Warren | Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration. | |
March 3, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
March 4, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
March 7, 2025 | Confirm on booking | Standalone CourseRequires Registration | Karen Kidner | For More Details Contact Karen Kidner- Karen.kidner@yahoo.co.uk | |
March 18, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
March 19, 2025 | Contact Elena Wheeler for more info | Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday | Jonny Rajan | Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration. | |
March 20, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
March 25, 2025 | MRI Anaesthetic Department | Countdown to CCTPost FRCARequires Registration | Countdown team (Tash Mackinnon) | Details to be confirmed | |
March 26, 2025 | Royal Manchester children’s hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info | Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday | Anju Bendon | Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration. | |
April 3, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
April 4, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
April 9, 2025 | TBC | Special WednesdayRequires Registration | Dr Chris Raistrick | Please contact Elena Wheeler for registration or more infomation | |
April 24, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
April 25, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
May 14, 2025 | Wythenshawe Hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info | Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday | Anipindi/Perzylo | HALF DAY ONLY. Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration. | |
May 19, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
May 20, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
May 21, 2025 | Wythenshawe Hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info | Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday | Anipindi/Perzylo | Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration. | |
June 3, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
June 4, 2025 | Contact Elena Wheeler for more info | Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday | M. Jones | Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration. HALF DAY ONLY | |
June 5, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
June 9, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
June 12, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
June 13, 2025 | The Department of Anaesthesia 5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL | Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration | Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood | FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM: Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator tel: (0161) 276 4558 e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk | |
June 18, 2025 | Half Day Only. Salford Royal Hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info | Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday | Salford Royal | Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration. | |
June 23, 2025 | Confirm on booking | Standalone CourseRequires Registration | Karen Kidner | For More Details Contact Karen Kidner- Karen.kidner@yahoo.co.uk | |
July 8, 2025 | Wrightington Hall Conference Centre, WN6 9EP | Requires Registration | NWSA | To register , please get in touch (Elena Wheeler) and state your : Name Grade Regional anaesthesia experience Dietary requirements | |
July 9, 2025 | Royal Manchester children’s hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info | Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday | Anju Bendon | Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration. | |
October 1, 2025 | Confirm on booking | Standalone CourseRequires Registration | Karen Kidner | For More Details Contact Karen Kidner- Karen.kidner@yahoo.co.uk | |
December 10, 2025 | Wrightington Hall Conference Centre, WN6 9EP | Requires Registration | NWSA | To register , please get in touch (Elena Wheeler) and state your : Name Grade Regional anaesthesia experience Dietary requirements |
FRCA Final Exam Preparation
There are a number of exam resources available to trainees, including the viva club, Manchester Finals course and the CRQ practice course.
More information about the exams, available courses and dates can be found at our Exam Preparation page:
Exam Courses (NW)Please follow these rules of engagement when accessing Zoom/ Teams tutorials:
1) Please join the session a few minutes before the session starts. The only attendees who will be able to attend late are those who have been unable to join due to travelling from hospital following an on-call shift.
2) Choose to connect by audio and then allow to share video. Attendees who do not share video will be asked to turn the camera on, and if not done, may be excluded from the session.
3) Once the presentation starts, could you please mute your microphone to minimise background noise. When asked questions, please unmute to answer.
4) Use the chat function if needed to ask questions during the presentation. If there is a problem with audio or the visuals, please unmute to ask the presenter to rectify it.