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Initial assessment of competence in obstetric anaesthesia 2025

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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 clinical learning outcomes achieved, including safe administration of various anaesthetic techniques for obstetric procedures. The certificate requires final signoff by two Consultant Anaesthetists and specifies that copies should be retained by the trainee and relevant institutions.

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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.

What is the initial assessment of competence in anesthesia?

The Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) is the first milestone in Anaesthetics training. We use the term novice anaesthetist, to describe a learner who is yet to achieve their IAC.

What is the initial assessment of competence in obstetric anesthesia?

The indicative time-course for attaining the IACOA is a minimum of 3 months and usually commences after 1 year of anaesthetic training. Award of the IACOA allows the anaesthetist in training to take part in the obstetric on call rota.

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