Alongside the SAVED Tutorials, Stage 1 trainees will be expected to attend the regional training programme (Primary FRCA Study Days). These consists of face-to-face courses lasting 1-2 days at sites around the North West.
Please contact Elena Wheeler for further course information or to report non attendance at a Primary FRCA Study Day: elena.wheeler@mft.nhs.uk
In Year 1 & 2 there are currently 6 mandatory Stand-alone courses within the Primary Course Fees, top-sliced from the Study Leave Budget. Unless otherwise indicated, these are whole study days. Please arrange your Study leave and register with the respective Administrator 4 weeks prior to the course date. Should you need to cancel please inform Elena Wheeler (or the respective administrator) so that your place may be reallocated. Cancellation fees will apply in line with the North West Deanery policy.
The dates for the regional programme and the stand alone courses can be found in the calendar below.
Stage 1 Education Calendar
| Tutorial Name | Tutorial Date | Tutorial Location | Tags | Course Lead/ Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 11, 2024 | Education Centre, Royal Lancaster Infirmary | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Tom Oldham | Register via email: elena.wheeler@mft.nhs.uk Late Cancellation Charge is £75.00 | |
March 12, 2024 | Tameside General Hospital | Regional ProgrammeFRCA Primary | Dr Hassan Ahmad / Dr Vivek Sinha | ||
March 13, 2024 | Education Centre, Chorley Hospital | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Nathan Betteridge | Register via email: elena.wheeler@mft.nhs.uk | |
March 25, 2024 | Blackpool Victoria Hospital | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Jason Cupitt | All Course enquiries/ registration to Bfwh.sim.teambth@nhs.net When registering please advise you are an NWSA Trainee & also include your mobile number. Prior to attendance, please register on the link below to undertake the mandatory e-learning associated with this training. https://nwscittprogramme.nhs.uk/ Late Cancellation charge is £100.00 | |
April 26, 2024 | Royal Preston Hospital | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Phillippa Shorrock | Please register with Lancashire Simulation Centre on below link Simulation Course Booking Form When registering please advise you are an NWSA Trainee. Prior to attendance, please register on the link below to undertake the mandatory e-learning associated with this training. https://nwscittprogramme.nhs.uk/ Late Cancellation charge is £125.00 | |
May 9, 2024 | Royal Preston Hospital | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Phillippa Shorrock | Please register with Lancashire Simulation Centre on below link Simulation Course Booking Form When registering please advise you are an NWSA Trainee. Prior to attendance, please register on the link below to undertake the mandatory e-learning associated with this training. https://nwscittprogramme.nhs.uk/ Late Cancellation charge is £125.00 | |
May 13, 2024 | Education Centre, Royal Bolton Hospital | Regional Programme | Dr Amy Hobbs (Bolton) / Dr Chris Goodman (Wigan) | ||
May 16, 2024 | Education Centre, Chorley Hospital | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Nathan Betteridge | Register via email: elena.wheeler@mft.nhs.uk | |
May 22, 2024 | Marriott Manchester Airport Hotel, Hale Road, Hale Barns, Cheshire, WA15 8XW | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Sameh Latif | Register via email: elena.wheeler@mft.nhs.uk Places limited to first 20 applicants. *Closing date for application is 7th April 2024 * Cancellation Charge is £100.00 for non-attendance without notice/valid reason. | |
May 24, 2024 | Blackpool Victoria Hospital | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Jason Cupitt | All Course enquiries/ registration to Bfwh.sim.teambth@nhs.net When registering please advise you are an NWSA Trainee & also include your mobile number. Prior to attendance, please register on the link below to undertake the mandatory e-learning associated with this training. https://nwscittprogramme.nhs.uk/ Late Cancellation charge is £100.00 | |
June 11, 2024 | Simulation Centre & ERC Wythenshawe Hospital | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Kathryn Wood / Dr Frankie Young | Register via email: elena.wheeler@mft.nhs.uk | |
June 18, 2024 → June 19, 2024 | ERC, Wythenshawe Hospital | Regional Programme | Dr Claire Allen/Dr Richard McGuire | To confirm availability on these dates | |
June 21, 2024 | ERC, Wythenshawe Hospital | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Claire Allen | Register via email: elena.wheeler@mft.nhs.uk Late Cancellation Charge is £75.00 | |
July 1, 2024 → July 2, 2024 | Mayo Building Salford Royal Hospital | Regional Programme | Dr Rachael Hopper / Dr David Chambers | ||
September 26, 2024 | Blackpool Victoria Hospital | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Jason Cupitt | All Course enquiries/ registration to Bfwh.sim.teambth@nhs.net When registering please advise you are an NWSA Trainee & also include your mobile number. Prior to attendance, please register on the link below to undertake the mandatory e-learning associated with this training. https://nwscittprogramme.nhs.uk/ Late Cancellation charge is £100.00 | |
October 25, 2024 | Royal Bolton Hospital | Standalone CourseRequires Registration | Dr Sarah Thornton | All Course enquiries/ registration to Lucinda Howcroft Lucinda.Howcroft@boltonft.nhs.uk When registering please advise you are an NWSA Trainee. Prior to attendance, please register on the link below to undertake the mandatory e- learning associated with this training. https://nwscittprogramme.nhs.uk/ | |
November 19, 2024 | Blackpool Victoria Hospital | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Jason Cupitt | All Course enquiries/ registration to Bfwh.sim.teambth@nhs.net When registering please advise you are an NWSA Trainee & also include your mobile number. Prior to attendance, please register on the link below to undertake the mandatory e-learning associated with this training. https://nwscittprogramme.nhs.uk/ Late Cancellation charge is £100.00 | |
November 22, 2024 | Venue TBC | Requires RegistrationStandalone Course | Dr Claire Allen | Register via email: elena.wheeler@mft.nhs.uk Late Cancellation Charge is £75.00 |
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FRCA Primary Exam Preparation
There are a number of exam resources available to trainees, including the viva club, the SBA Primary course and the Viva practice course.
More information about the exams, available courses and dates can be found at our Exam Preparation page:
Exam Courses (NW)Please follow these rules of engagement when accessing Zoom tutorials:
1) Please join the session a few minutes before the session starts. The only attendees who will be able to attend late are those who have been unable to join due to travelling from hospital following an on-call shift.
2) Choose to connect by audio and then allow to share video. Attendees who do not share video will be asked to turn the camera on, and if not done, may be excluded from the session.
3) Once the presentation starts, could you please mute your microphone to minimise background noise. When asked questions, please unmute to answer.
4) Use the chat function if needed to ask questions during the presentation. If there is a problem with audio or the visuals, please unmute to ask the presenter to rectify it.