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2407, 2021

Medical Associate Professions (MAPs) Core Capabilities Framework

Medical Associate Professions (MAPs) Core Capabilities Framework consultation is now open The consultation runs until 4pm on Friday August 13th. Link to Consultation: https://skillsforhealth.org.uk/info-hub/maps-framework/ The AAA would like to encourage all AAs and those [...]

904, 2021

Association of Anaesthetists – Membership (April 2021 Updated)

April 2021 update In addition to the below we can confirm the Association of Anaesthetists (AoA) have extended their 'members patient transfer insurance' to include AAs who are members of the AoA, when on a [...]

504, 2021

AA Regulation Update April 2021

The regulation of Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) & Physician Associates (PAs) has moved a step closer, with the opening of a consultation by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the consultation closes on the [...]

2609, 2020

GMC regulation update September 2020

The GMC have made progress in preparing for the regulation of medical associate professions. Read their recent article here. Brave new roles: the next steps for regulation Date: 17/09/2020 Author: GMCUK The world is [...]

2808, 2020

Anaesthesia Associate Curriculum Update

Anaesthesia Associate Curriculum Review The updated draft AA Curriculum is now available for comment and review. Please check your inboxes for an email from the Royal College of Anaesthetists. The AAA have worked with [...]

1307, 2020

GMC June 2020 Update

We are pleased to share the latest update from the GMC June 2020, on the regulation of anaesthesia associates, see below quoted text and links. The AAA continue to work closely with partners to [...]

305, 2020

Position statement from the AAA

Association of Anaesthesia Associates Recently it has been brought to the attention of the AAA that some job adverts for qualified Anaesthesia Associate jobs have stipulated HCPC or NMC registration as requirements for application. It [...]

1503, 2020

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update You will undoubtedly be aware of the anticipated demands on the NHS due to COVID-19, in the coming weeks and months. Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) across the UK possess skills and knowledge that [...]