Primary FRCA
Primary FRCA
Primary FRCA (/ˈpraɪməri ɛf ɑːr siː eɪ/), also known as the Primary Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, is a professional qualification in the field of anaesthesia. The term "FRCA" stands for "Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists".
Etymology
The term "FRCA" is an acronym derived from the name of the professional body, the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA), which awards the qualification. The term "Primary" refers to the first stage of the FRCA examinations, which must be passed in order to progress to the Final FRCA examinations.
Related Terms
- Anaesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes. It may include analgesia (relief from or prevention of pain), paralysis (muscle relaxation), amnesia (loss of memory), or unconsciousness.
- Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA): The professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom. It sets standards in anaesthesia, critical care, pain management, and for the training of anaesthetists, physicians' assistants (anaesthesia), and practising critical care physicians.
- Final FRCA: The second stage of the FRCA examinations, which candidates must pass in order to be awarded the FRCA qualification.
- Anaesthetist: A doctor or nurse who has received special training in anaesthesia.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Primary FRCA
- Wikipedia's article - Primary FRCA
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