Live CourseMarine Wilderness First Responder
Endeavour Medical
Mon 28 Sept (5 days)Cornwall
+1 more date
£1095
Anaesthetics Courses & Articles for UK Doctors
Find courses, question banks, and revision resources for anaesthetists at every stage of training. From FRCA exam preparation to advanced airway management, we bring together the best UK providers in one place.
18 live events14 online courses4 question banks81 cross-specialty courses
View all anaesthetics courses →Upcoming Live Events for Anaesthetists
18 live events
Live Course
SMARRT Course (Sedation & Management of Adverse Reactions & Rapid Tranquillisation)
MHS Health Solutions
Tue 29 SeptGloucester
£275
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP)
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Thu 1 Oct (2 days)Leicester
+9 more dates
From £644
Live CourseFUSIC – Lung, Abdomen, Vascular and DVT Course
Manchester Medical Academy
Mon 5 OctManchester
+1 more date
£350
Live CourseFUSIC – Heart, Lung, Abdomen, Vascular and DVT Course|
Manchester Medical Academy
Mon 5 Oct (2 days)Manchester
+1 more date
£500
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Instructor course
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Mon 5 Oct (2 days)Eastbourne
+8 more dates
£745
Online Courses for Anaesthetists
14 on-demand courses
Final FRCA Written Revision Course 2026
Royal College of Anaesthetists
From £70
Remote Mentoring
g&h CritCareEcho
From £600
Emergency Medicine VR Training
ExR
Free
On-demand: Resuscitation Symposium 2026
Infomed Online
£275
Verified Provider
MSK Ultrasound-guided Injections eLearning
SonoSkills
€475
Verified Provider
Private Mentoring for the FFICM Examination
g&h CritCareEcho
£180
Question Banks for Anaesthetists
4 question banks
General Courses for All Doctors
81 courses relevant across every specialty
Consultant Interview Online Course
Career4Doctors
£329.00
Junior Doctor Crash Course
Make a Medic
£7.99
Teach The Teacher For Doctors
Teach the Dr Teacher
£145
Medical Writing Career Kickstarter
Agency Ready
£147.00
PLAB Adaptive Question Bank
Medibuddy
From £12
Verified Provider
Pass PLAB-2
Clinical Skills Pro
From £129
Verified ProviderGuides & Resources for Anaesthetists
Career tips, training guides, and exam preparation for anaesthetics
Frequently Asked Questions — Anaesthetics
What training pathway do anaesthetists follow in the UK?
UK anaesthetic training typically starts with ACCS (Acute Common Care Stem) anaesthetics or direct CT1 entry, followed by ST3–ST7 higher training. The full pathway takes around 7 years post-Foundation, leading to a CCT in Anaesthetics. Many trainees also pursue dual accreditation with Intensive Care Medicine.
What exams do anaesthetic trainees need to pass?
The primary exam is the FRCA (Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists), split into the Primary FRCA (basic sciences, taken during CT1–CT2) and the Final FRCA (clinical and applied knowledge, taken during higher training). Both have written and OSCE/SOE components.
How competitive is anaesthetic training in the UK?
Anaesthetics has become highly competitive. The 2025 CT1 competition ratio was 12.56:1, a significant increase from previous years. ST4 higher training is less competitive at around 1.65:1. A strong portfolio including audit, teaching, and the Primary FRCA (or progress towards it) significantly strengthens applications.
What courses are most useful for anaesthetic trainees?
Key courses include FRCA revision courses (both Primary and Final), airway management workshops, regional anaesthesia courses, simulation-based training, and courses covering the initial assessment of surgical patients. Many trainees also benefit from viva practice and mock OSCE sessions.
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