Home
Forms Library
Initial assessment of competence in anaesthesia

Initial assessment of competence in obstetric anaesthesia 2026

initial assessment of competence in anaesthesia Preview on Page 1

See details

4.4 out of 5

51 votes

The document is a certificate from the Royal College of Anaesthetists confirming that an individual has successfully completed the Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia. It outlines the specific clinical skills demonstrated, including safe administration of various anaesthetic techniques for obstetric procedures. The certificate requires final signoff by two Consultant Anaesthetists and details the retention and distribution of copies.

Here's how it works

01. Edit your initial assessment of competence in anaesthesia online

Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more.

02. Sign it in a few clicks

Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad.

03. Share your form with others

Send it via email, link, or fax. You can also download it, export it or print it out.

How to use or fill out initial assessment of competence in obstetric anaesthesia

Ease of Setup

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Ease of Use

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the trainee's name and GMC number in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for identification.
In the section for clinical learning outcomes, check off each competency that has been satisfactorily demonstrated, such as safe administration of epidural/CSE for pain relief in labour.
Fill in the date of completion for the assessment. This should reflect when all competencies were achieved.
Ensure that two Consultant Anaesthetists sign and print their names along with the dates next to their signatures to validate the assessment.
Finally, review all entries for completeness and accuracy before saving or exporting your document. Remember to keep a copy for your records.

Start using our platform today to streamline your document editing and form completion process!

be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

Got questions?

We have answers to the most popular questions from our customers. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.

What is the assessment of the patient before anesthesia?

At a minimum, a focused preanesthesia physical examination includes an assessment of the airway, lungs and heart, with documentation of vital signs6. Unexpected abnormal findings on the physical examination should be investigated before elective surgery.

What does an obstetric anaesthetist do?

Obstetric anesthesia or obstetric anesthesiology, also known as ob-gyn anesthesia or ob-gyn anesthesiology, is a sub-specialty of anesthesiology that provides peripartum (time directly preceding, during or following childbirth) pain relief (analgesia) for labor and anesthesia (suppress consciousness) for cesarean

What is the IAC certificate for anesthesia?

The IAC is the foundation of training in Anaesthetics and is also a mandatory component of Core Training in Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine. The IAC consists of the two Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) shown in Figure 1. Each EPA is described in greater detail below.

How long is IAC?

The Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) is the first milestone in UK Anaesthetics training and is a mandatory component of Core Training in Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine. The indicative time-course for attaining the IAC is 3-6 months.

What does IAC stand for in hospital?

Integrated Assessment Centre - IAC.

Security and compliance

At DocHub, your data security is our priority. We follow HIPAA, SOC2, GDPR, and other standards, so you can work on your documents with confidence.

Learn more

Related forms

be ready to get more