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Primary FRCA SOE - Online Course

Welcome to FRCA.Ai — Your Smart Companion for FRCA Exam Success​​​​

  • Purpose-Built for Anaesthetic Trainees: Designed specifically to support anaesthetic doctors preparing for the FRCA SOE. Focused, relevant, and aligned with the RCoA curriculum.​

  • Accessible Anytime, Anywhere: Study on your terms – mobile (iOS & Android), tablet, laptop or desktop. Seamlessly fits around on-call rotas and shift patterns.

  • Evidence-Based and Always Up-To-Date: Content is regularly reviewed and updated in line with the latest RCoA guidelines, exam formats, and best clinical practice.

  • On-Demand AI-Powered Mock Vivas: Practise FRCA SOE scenarios with intelligent, examiner-style questioning. Build exam technique and confidence at your own pace.

  • Structured, Exam-Focused Learning: You have been through a long journey and successfully prepared and passed your FRCA written exam. Consolidate your knowledge through targeted SOE preparation designed to mirror real exam conditions.

  • Created by consultant anaesthetists with real exam insight

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Primary FRCA SOE

£49

49

Valid for one month

Unlimited Ai-led mini-mock SOE sessions

Video podcast-style chapters

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Expert Ai tutors for each chapter

4 Full Mock SOE

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Zero Peer Pressure

Model Answers Included

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Primary FRCA SOE

£79

79

Valid for 2 months

Unlimited Ai-led mini-mock SOE sessions

Video podcast-style chapters

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Expert Ai tutors for each chapter

4 Full Mock SOE

No observer

Zero Peer Pressure

Model Answers Included

Primary FRCA SOE

£109

109

Valid for 3 months

Unlimited Ai-led mini-mock SOE sessions

Video podcast-style chapters

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Expert Ai tutors for each chapter

4 Full Mock SOE

No observer

Zero Peer Pressure

Model Answers Included

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Topics Covered in ViVa Voice - Pause. Speak. Listen

Basic Pharmacology

  • Routes of administration, Bioavailability – 35:18 (mins)

  • Pharmacodynamics – 01:07:39

  • Pharmacokinetics – 59:36

Induction Agents

  • Propofol – 37:30

  • Thiopentone – 41:18

  • Ketamine – 39:51

  • Etomidate – 39:10

  • Dexmedetomidine – 41:19

Inhalational Agents

  • Volatile anaesthetics – 28:14

  • Sevoflurane – 30:32

  • Desflurane – 26:23

  • Nitrous oxide – 36:53

Opioids & Analgesics

  • Opioids – 46:11

  • Morphine – 32:41

  • Remifentanil – 36:08

  • Paracetamol – 28:54

  • NSAIDs – 41:01

Local Anaesthetics

  • Local anaesthetics – 33:16

Muscle Relaxants

  • Atracurium – 37:02

  • Rocuronium – 29:23

  • Suxamethonium – 28:33

  • Anticholinesterases – 35:33

  • Sugammadex – 32:33

Cardiovascular Drugs

  • Vasopressors – Phenylephrine, Metaraminol, Noradrenaline – 33:25

  • Inotropes – Adrenaline, Dobutamine, Dopamine – 47:44

  • Antihypertensives – 40:57

  • Antiarrhythmics – 01:07:51

  • Diuretics – 35:25

Antiemetics & Antacids

  • Post-operative nausea and vomiting – 44:07

  • Antiemetics – 58:17

  • Antacids – 48:01

Antibiotics, Antivirals, Antifungals

  • Antibiotics – 01:00:19

  • Antivirals – 38:15

  • Antifungals – 29:24

IV Fluids & Blood Products

  • Crystalloids – 31:49

  • Colloids – 26:14

  • Blood products – 01:09:14

Endocrine Drugs

  • Thyroid pharmacology – 43:06

  • Anti-diabetic drugs – 01:15:34

  • Steroid pharmacology – 36:14

Cardiovascular Physiology

  • Cardiac electrophysiology – 40:19

  • Positioning & cardiovascular physiology – 20:03

  • Coronary blood flow & cardiovascular changes in starvation – 30:28

  • Left ventricular pressure-volume loop – 29:08

  • Central venous pressure – 46:37

  • Cardiac cycle & coronary perfusion – 29:48

  • Arterial pressure – 40:02

  • Cardiovascular reflexes – 01:19:25

  • Starling curve, Mean arterial pressure & Shock – 37:33

Respiratory Physiology

  • Alveolar O₂ tension, Alveolar gas equation, RQ – 34:05

  • A-a gradient, shunt, PaO₂/FiO₂ – 25:51

  • Capnography waveform – 31:47

  • Control of breathing – 36:17

  • Hypoxia, haemoglobinopathy, shock & oxygen delivery – 01:01:57

  • Lung mechanics and pressures – 33:45

  • Oxygen cascade, content & transport – 32:29

  • Perioperative respiratory physiology – 30:11

  • Pulmonary gas diffusion – 52:24

  • Respiratory & non-respiratory functions of lung – 22:09

  • Ventilatory failure, dead space, desaturation, spirometry – 50:49

Endocrine Physiology

  • Calcium metabolism – 39:28

  • Glucose regulation & starvation – 23:04

  • Thyroid & adrenal axis – 31:04

  • Hypothalamic & pituitary hormones – 35:17

Haematological & Immune Physiology

  • Antiplatelet & anticoagulant drugs – 49:47

  • Blood transfusion – physiology, safety, clinical application – 55:34

  • Blood products – types, indications & physiological effects – 39:06

  • Haemostasis and coagulation in surgical physiology – 01:00:11

  • Immune & haematological physiology – white cells, lineage – 40:53

  • Stress response & immune system – 55:10

Renal Physiology

  • Renal structure & tubular function – 36:30

  • Glomerular filtration & renal haemodynamics – 34:12

  • Renal acid-base handling & buffers – 22:56

  • Fluid compartments & volume regulation – 44:20

  • Endocrine control of renal function – SIADH, DI – 57:54

Neurophysiology

  • Action potential – generation, propagation – 41:07

  • Blood-brain barrier – 37:06

  • Autonomic nervous system – structure, function – 34:53

  • Intracranial pressure & CSF fluid dynamics – 29:26

  • Neuromuscular junction – 50:03

Physics / Clinical Measurement

  • AC, DC & electrical safety in anaesthesia – 47:21

  • Basic electrical concepts, Ohm’s law, capacitance inductance – 45:32

  • ECG, EEG, EMG & evoked potentials – 46:47

  • Flow dynamics & resistance – 43:50

  • Gas storage, cylinders & pipeline systems – 53:07

  • Gas laws & clinical application – 37:27

  • Heat loss, thermoregulation & perioperative temperature monitoring – 46:21

  • Humidity, fluid warmers & flammable hazards – 49:23

  • Mechanics & fluid dynamics – 52:06

  • SI units & dimensional reasoning – 26:25

  • Vapours, SVP & volatile agents – 47:47

  • Nerve stimulation, pulse oximetry, capnography – 38:43

  • Pressure & gas measurement, blood pressure monitoring – 50:36

Clinical Viva Voice Topics

  • Total spinal – 32:15

  • Anaphylaxis – 28:43

  • Malignant hyperthermia – 33:39

  • TURP & TUR syndrome – 33:21

  • Rheumatoid arthritis & airway implications – 27:58

  • Tonsillectomy & bleeding risk – 28:16

  • Jehovah’s witness & transfusion refusal – 37:15

  • Local anaesthetic systemic toxicity – 34:49

  • Accidental awareness under GA – 40:06

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