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LLP for Anaesthesia

Introduction to the LLP

In August 2018 the College launched its new Lifelong Learning Platform (LLP), which replaced the old e-Portfolio and incorporates Logbook functionality. In November 2019 enhanced CPD functionality was added, including a new online form for accreditation of courses and events.

In August 2021 the new ACCS and Anaesthetics Curriculums were launched and these were fully integrated with the LLP, providing multiple curricula functionality for all trainees throughout their training.

The LLP now supports trainees and consultants of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, with the 2021 ICM Curriculum becoming available in the Platform in July 2021. This means that dual trainees are now supported across multiple specialties, which makes the LLP unique when compared to other portfolio systems.

An Agile approach was used for the above development and the LLP Team continues to work with stakeholders to further enhance the Platform. All suggested enhancements are reviewed by a specialty clinician advisory group and prioritised by the LLP Product Owner for future development.

The LLP is a custom-built and flexible Platform designed specifically to meet the needs of our members. We work in partnership with an external development agency, but the intellectual property of the LLP is owned by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, representing a significant financial investment and asset for our members.

Regional LLP Leads

How to get LLP

The LLP is available to eligible subscribing members of the College. Access should be granted on sign up to the RCOA.

If you do not have an LLP account, please request access by completing our Lifelong Learning Platform Account Request Form, which will guide you through the process and list the types of access available.

Non-Member Access

If you are a supervisor for anaesthetists in training, but not currently a member of the College, you can request access to the LLP using the above form. It is also possible to assess trainees without an LLP account yourself, as anyone qualified can be added as a "Guest Assessor" for most forms.

If you require support with LLP

The Logbook

Depending on your base specialty, you will likely be using one of several portfolio systems.

For Core Anaesthesia, ACCS-anaesthesia and ICM trainees:

The RCoA use a platform called Lifelong Learning (LLP). Once you have registered with the RCoA you will be given access. The platform will have links to all workplace-based assessments and relevant. It also has a logbook incorporated, to log both anaesthetic cases as well as during your Intensive Care placements. For those on the ACCS pathway it also has specific ACCS titled assessments.

Many anaesthetist trainees will be familiar with this, and the college provides tutorials on using LLP on their website:

https://rcoa.ac.uk/training-careers/lifelong-learning/help-support

Also see our lifelong learning page:

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For ACCS non-anaesthetic trainees:

You will using your base specialty portfolio system. None of these will be familiar with most anaesthetists as it was only introduced recently. However, all the WBAs you will need are available to select with the same titles as set out by the RCoA. It will then be up to you to populate appropriately.

You will need a separate anaesthesia logbook. There are lots available as apps. Many people have used the Anaesthetic App (https://anaesthetics.app/) which was developed by a previous trainee, and is in-line with RCoA requirements. It’s also free! Summaries can be generated and exported as files which you can upload.

For those on other pathways or anything other questions regarding portfolios, please consult with either your Educational Supervisor or the College Tutor for advice.

Also see Logbooks

The logbook in LLP allows for the easiest access for supervisors for ARCP and completion of HALOs.

However, you can use your own logbook and upload it to the portfolio.

Supervised learning events

All supervised learning events should be completed through the LLP. The types of assessment include:

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LLP Guide Videos

The RCOA have made a series of videos of how to use the LLP. You can access this via YouTube. The link is below:

LLP for Intensive Care Medicine

The LLP is also used by the FICM. This system is the same as the anaesthetic system, however, there ate some assessments and sections which are specific to ICM

The Faculty have made a resource and guide page on their website: