Exam Syllabus and Regulations
The FRCA examinations are blue printed to the Basic and Intermediate Level curriculums in anaesthetics.
The content and conduct of the FRCA examinations and the recruitment, retention and conduct of its examiners are governed by regulations which are approved by College Council.
Curriculums and regulations are subject to change by the General Medical Council and the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
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