Primary FRCA Exam Essentials

IDEAL TO USE ALONGSIDE OUR FRCA PLATFORM

Primary FRCA exam essentials

Our exam essentials courses focus exclusively on the important concepts, frequently asked topics & must know facts for the exam

"The syllabus can feel overwhelming at times, but this course made everything much more manageable. the explanations we're great for condensed revision."
Dr Bhanji
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Dr. Ranasinghe is a Resident Doctor currently in ACCS Anaesthetics, CT3 year at Royal London Hospital. He passed the Primary FRCA and the OSCE/ SOE exam with a score of 100%, and was awarded the Nuffield Medal by the RCoA. He is also founder of Make a Medic, a registered charity that creates medical educational courses and resources. Lasith has also been awarded 25 prizes for academic excellence and authored four internationally published medical textbooks that have featured on Amazon's bestseller lists for medical education.
Dr. Lasith Ranasinghe
Nuffield Medal Winner
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Our formula for success is based on scientifically proven learning techniques covering every stage of a revision cycle
Teaching videos
Teaching videos containing the important concepts, frequently asked topics & must know facts from each unit.
Q&A sessions
Pre-recorded Q&A sessions focused on previously asked questions from the exam
CPD points
A downloadable certificate is specified with times stamps so you can use to document and strengthen your portfolio.
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About the course

Everything you need to know about the course

This course is designed for Primary FRCA candidates at any stage of preparation, whether you’re just starting out and want structure, or revising closer to the exam and need high-yield, exam-focused consolidation.

Rather than content overload, this course focuses on high-yield concepts, frequently tested topics, and exam relevance. Teaching is delivered by an award-winning FRCA candidate with proven exam success, ensuring everything is clinically grounded and exam focused.

Yes. All content is delivered as bite-sized 5–10 minute videos, designed to fit around busy rotas. The focus is on clarity and efficiency, helping you revise consistently without feeling overwhelmed.

The course is ideal to use alongside the Pastest FRCA Qbank. Watch the short, focused videos to build clarity on key topics, then apply your learning immediately using targeted MCQs and Viva-style questions to reinforce understanding and exam technique.

The course breaks down the core areas of the Royal College of Anaesthetists’ Primary FRCA syllabus, including physiology, pharmacology, physics and clinical equipment. More than 60 bite-sized teaching videos make complex concepts easier to understand, while integrated SBA and viva-style questions help you apply your knowledge and develop effective exam technique.

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  • Over 60 videos.
  • Bite-sized lessons covering physiology, pharmacology, physics and clinical equipment.
  • SBA and viva-style questions to help you apply what you’ve learned.