CANECSA’s Training Programs in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

CANECSA training in Anesthesiology and Critical care medicine is undertaken in accredited training institutions.

There are two training programmes;

1. Membership of the College of Anesthesiologists (MCA)
2. Fellowship of the College of Anesthesiologists (FCA)

Both training programmes are for a minimum period of two years

1. MCA- Basic Training

This is covered in the first two years. Courses are composed of common Masters in Medicine courses, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Apprenticeship, Critical and Pain Management, after which the trainee is eligible to sit for the MCA (ECSA) examinations. The principles of ethics and professionalism are integrated into teaching, learning and practice.

2. FCA- Advanced training

Candidates who are successful in the MCA exam may continue to into Felowship, which constitutes a further two academic years of training. This period includes lecturers, tutorials and apprenticeship in the clinical areas, following which the trainee is eligible to sit for the FCA (ECSA) examinations