Stage 2 Teaching

Stage 2 Teaching

Region
NW

Alongside the SAVED Tutorials, Stage 2 trainees can also attend a number of special tutorial dates. These can be seen in the calendar below.

FRCA Final Exam preparation courses and resources are also available in the deanery. More information can be found below.

STEP/ STOP Workbooks

Each trainee will have Educational Development time (EDT)-usually Tuesday or Wednesday pm (department dependant). We expect you to cover the main areas in the curriculum during this time if you have not yet completed the FRCA. You should use the STEP/STOP workbook as a guide to complete the SAVE’d tutorial and resources on e-lfh. The workbooks lists the topic areas expected to cover and can be uploaded to your portfolio for ARCP as evidence of engagement in learning during EDT.

The STEP workbook cover Stage 1 training & the STOP Workbook covers Stage 2 training.

The guides are attached below:

Stage One (STEP) Workbook 2024.xlsx29.4KB
Stage Two (STOP) workbook 2024.xlsx33.0KB

Following completion of the FRCA final you may join Countdown to CCT teaching days.

Stage 2 Education Calendar

NB. If on a mobile device the table can scroll side to side

Tutorial NameTutorial DateTutorial LocationTagsCourse Lead/ ContactNotes
December 20, 2024

Wrightington Hall Conference Centre, WN6 9EP

Requires Registration

NWSA

To register , please get in touch (Elena Wheeler) and state your :   Name Grade Regional anaesthesia experience Dietary requirements

January 6, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

January 13, 2025

Salford Royal

Final FRCA Practice CourseRequires Registration

Places are limited, so please only register if you are planning to take the exam. Email NW.Final.FRCA.courses@gmail.com

January 20, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

January 22, 2025

Contact Elena Wheeler for more info

Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday

Jonny Rajan

Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration.

January 23, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

January 24, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

January 24, 2025

Confirm on booking

Standalone CourseRequires Registration

Karen Kidner

For More Details Contact Karen Kidner- Karen.kidner@yahoo.co.uk

February 10, 2025

Salford Royal

Final FRCA Practice CourseRequires Registration

Places are limited, so please only register if you are planning to take the exam. Email NW.Final.FRCA.courses@gmail.com

February 26, 2025

Royal Manchester children’s hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info

Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday

Victoria Scott-Warren

Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration.

March 3, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

March 4, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

March 7, 2025

Confirm on booking

Standalone CourseRequires Registration

Karen Kidner

For More Details Contact Karen Kidner- Karen.kidner@yahoo.co.uk

March 18, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

March 19, 2025

Contact Elena Wheeler for more info

Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday

Jonny Rajan

Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration.

March 20, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

March 25, 2025

MRI Anaesthetic Department

Countdown to CCTPost FRCARequires Registration

Countdown team (Tash Mackinnon)

Details to be confirmed

March 26, 2025

Royal Manchester children’s hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info

Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday

Anju Bendon

Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration.

April 3, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

April 4, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

April 9, 2025

TBC

Special WednesdayRequires Registration

Dr Chris Raistrick

Please contact Elena Wheeler for registration or more infomation

April 24, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

April 25, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

May 14, 2025

Wythenshawe Hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info

Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday

Anipindi/Perzylo

HALF DAY ONLY. Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration.

May 19, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

May 20, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

May 21, 2025

Wythenshawe Hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info

Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday

Anipindi/Perzylo

Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration.

June 3, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

June 4, 2025

Contact Elena Wheeler for more info

Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday

M. Jones

Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration. HALF DAY ONLY

June 5, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

June 9, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

June 12, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

June 13, 2025

The Department of Anaesthesia  5th Floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 9WL 

Manchester Finals CourseRequires Registration

Drs AC Pichel & N Greenwood 

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM AVAILABLE FROM:  Mr John Prince, Course Co-ordinator  tel: (0161) 276 4558  e-mail: john.prince@mft.nhs.uk 

June 18, 2025

Half Day Only. Salford Royal Hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info

Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday

Salford Royal

Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration.

June 23, 2025

Confirm on booking

Standalone CourseRequires Registration

Karen Kidner

For More Details Contact Karen Kidner- Karen.kidner@yahoo.co.uk

July 8, 2025

Wrightington Hall Conference Centre, WN6 9EP

Requires Registration

NWSA

To register , please get in touch (Elena Wheeler) and state your :   Name Grade Regional anaesthesia experience Dietary requirements

July 9, 2025

Royal Manchester children’s hospital. Contact Elena Wheeler for more info

Requires RegistrationSpecial Wednesday

Anju Bendon

Please contact Elena Wheeler for more information and registration.

October 1, 2025

Confirm on booking

Standalone CourseRequires Registration

Karen Kidner

For More Details Contact Karen Kidner- Karen.kidner@yahoo.co.uk

December 10, 2025

Wrightington Hall Conference Centre, WN6 9EP

Requires Registration

NWSA

To register , please get in touch (Elena Wheeler) and state your :   Name Grade Regional anaesthesia experience Dietary requirements

FRCA Final Exam Preparation

There are a number of exam resources available to trainees, including the viva club, Manchester Finals course and the CRQ 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/ Teams 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.