FRCA.Ai - Primary FRCA SOE – Online Viva Preparation

FRCA.Ai – Primary FRCA (Viva) – Online Course

Created by a UK-based consultant anaesthetist, this structured, high-yield online course is designed to guide candidates through the Primary FRCA syllabus.

Course Highlights

• Fully online 

• Core focus on applied basic sciences – physiology, pharmacology, physics, and anaesthetic equipment – delivered in a clinically relevant and exam-focused style.

• Structured Q&A and viva-style podcast, designed for clarity and retention.

• Realistic Ai led Viva preparation 

• 4 Full Mock SOE with model answers

• Self-paced, AI-powered viva simulations with model answers

• Unlimited practice with FRCA.Ai Primary Examiner, ensuring repeated exposure and consolidation.

Flexible Online Learning

• Self-directed FRCA.Ai platform for individual practice 

• Ideal balance between structure and flexibility to fit around on-call and rota commitments.

Who Should Join?

• Anaesthetists preparing for the Primary FRCA (Viva) or EDAIC

• Candidates looking for a comprehensive, clinically integrated, and exam-focused revision programme.

• Ideal for those balancing clinical work with structured online learning.​

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