The anaesthesia training programme is very interactive – with lots of videos and animations, which really help to explain difficult concepts. You can use e-LA to look up key facts wherever you are – on the move, in the tearoom or even in theatre. It’s like having a tutor with you.
Online Anaesthesia Course
Accredited online anaesthesia training and CPD for anaesthetists, trainees, operating department practitioners and critical care teams – flexible e-learning aligned with the UK anaesthesia curriculum.
Special Offer
Buy NowYou can buy individual modules/programmes below.
Alternatively, you can also purchase our Fundamentals course for £250.
Who is this Anathesia Course for?
- Anaesthetists
- Anaesthesia Trainees
- Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs)
- Theatre Nurses
- Perioperative Practitioners
- Recovery Staff
What’s on this page?
Introduction to the Anasthesia Course
Whether you’re beginning training in anaesthesia, advancing clinical practice or comparing anaesthesia courses for your team, e‑Anaesthesia offers a complete library of elearning anaesthesia modules designed for every stage of your perioperative career.
Developed by leading UK educators, this online anaesthesia course UK provides structured learning for anaesthetists, anaesthesia trainees, ODPs, theatre nurses and recovery staff, supporting progression and professional growth.
If you’re exploring anaesthesia training programme online options, researching module content or weighing up the cost of an anaesthesia course, our flexible, comprehensive content provides a modern and accessible learning pathway.
After completing this course, you should:
- Know the fundamental principles of pre‑operative assessment and optimisation, including history‑taking, examination and perioperative risk stratification.
- Understand safe delivery of anaesthesia, including airway assessment and management, monitoring standards and control of pain and anxiety in theatre and recovery.
- Understand the physiology and pharmacology underpinning anaesthesia, including agents, adjuncts and perioperative fluids.
- Know commonly used anaesthesia techniques and workflows, including general, regional and sedation, plus post‑operative care and complications.
Understand equipment checks and safety, from machine and airway devices to infusion pumps and monitoring.
You can also:
- Enhance communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Apply professionalism, human factors and ethics in perioperative care.
- Generate a course completion certificate through the eIntegrity Hub.
Course features
- Award‑winning anaesthesia training with interactive online sessions for nurses, doctors and other practitioners
- Features hundreds of high‑quality learning sessions with images, video clips and animations
- World‑class elearning anaesthesia developed with UK clinical leaders
Buy Individual Modules
Why Choose the e-Learning Anaesthesia Course?
High‑quality training – Aligned with UK anaesthesia training standards and exam preparation goals.
Flexible online study – Access anaesthesia training modules online anytime and anywhere on desktop, tablet or mobile.
Expert‑led content – Written and reviewed by experienced anaesthetists and educators across multiple specialties.
Covers the full range of modern anaesthesia – From perioperative assessment and physiology & pharmacology to equipment, regional techniques and human factors.
High‑quality Anaesthesia Training for practitioners globally
- Across a broad set of sessions, you can explore the anaesthesia curriculum from assessment to recovery care and pain management.
- Engaging online content combines high‑resolution images, video clips and questions to guide planning and delivery of safe anaesthesia, while strengthening communication and situational awareness.
- e‑Anaesthesia also includes exam support pathways ideal for an anaesthesia course for exam preparation.
Who developed this course?
Written by Top Clinical Specialists in the UK
This high-quality online anaesthesia course has been developed in the UK by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and NHS England elearning for healthcare.
Our elearning anaesthesia course meets the highest training standards.
The team of 400 authors and editors regularly review and update the modules and content within the course.
Clinical Leads
Dr Ed Hammond
Dr Andrew McIndoe
Alison Hall BSc FRCA FFICM MD
Our Anaesthesia Programme modules
1. Introduction to Anaesthesia – Principles of assessment, examination and clinical preparation.
2. Consolidating Basic Clinical Practice – Strengthening core anaesthesia skills and decision‑making.
3. Introduction to Critical Care – Stabilisation, ventilation and teamwork in critical care.
4a. Obstetrics – Obstetric anaesthesia, assessment and analgesia techniques.
4b. Paediatrics – Age‑specific considerations and safe management in paediatric anaesthesia.
4c. Anaesthesia in the Elderly – Assessment and perioperative needs of older patients.
5a. Pain – Pain assessment and multimodal perioperative management.
5b. Regional Anaesthesia – Indications, contraindications and safe application.
6. Exam Preparation – Revision and practice questions for anaesthesia exams.
7a. Anatomy – Anatomical structures relevant to anaesthesia.
7b. Physiology – Respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological systems.
7c. Pharmacology – Anaesthetic agents, adjuncts and mechanisms of action.
7d. Physics – Physical principles and monitoring equipment.
7e. Equipment – Machine checks, airway devices and safety procedures.
7f. Maths and Statistics – Essential calculations and probability.
9. Ophthalmic Anaesthesia – Safe management for ophthalmic procedures.
11. Vascular Anaesthesia – Haemodynamic management in vascular surgery.
12. Cardiac Anaesthesia – Assessment and safe care in cardiac surgery.
13. Thoracic Anaesthesia – Lung isolation and ventilation strategies.
14. Neuroanaesthesia – Positioning and neurophysiological considerations.
Multiple or multi‑year licences are also available, please contact us for details.
Access 24/7
The Anaesthesia Programme is delivered fully online, offering flexibility for clinicians working varied or demanding schedules. Each session is short and focused, making it easy to study in dedicated blocks or quick bursts during busy periods.
With a wide library of modules covering essential and advanced concepts, learners can revisit topics as needed, using multimedia resources to reinforce understanding. This structure makes the programme suitable for both routine revision and on‑the‑go clinical preparation.
Once modules are completed, certificates can be generated for personal portfolios, appraisals or local development requirements. The programme’s clear layout and structured pathways make it an accessible reference for anaesthetists, ODPs, theatre staff and recovery teams seeking to refresh knowledge or explore new areas of practice.
People also ask
Is there anaesthesia training for nurses and ODPs?
Do you offer anaesthesia training for international practitioners?
Can I use this for exam preparation?
Will I get a certificate?
Hello, my name is Ed Hammond and I’d like to welcome you to this section of the integrity website, where you’ll find further details about the Online Anaesthesia Course.
elearning anaesthesia is the Royal College of Anaesthetists award winning elearning programme, which provides access to over 1000 elearning sessions to support training and anaesthesia.
You can learn at your own pace and the sessions include formative assessments with feedback to test your understanding of the content as you progress through the course.
Do have a look on the website where you find details of how to register as well as the list of all the sessions that are available in the programme.
FAQs
How can I purchase a licence to access the course?
Can I buy a licence for more than one course?
Do I have to complete the training all at once?
Will I receive a formal qualification on completion?
How do I access the content once I have paid?
Reviews & Testimonials
Comparing the cost of anaesthesia training
Traditional anaesthesia training can be expensive, especially when dependent on in‑person sessions or workshops requiring time away from clinical work. With the Anaesthesia Programme, you gain access to a wide library of high‑quality learning modules for a clear subscription fee. This makes development more predictable and cost‑effective than arranging multiple onsite study days.
How to get started
Simply enrol through the eIntegrity platform to begin accessing the modules. Each session is self‑contained and flexible, allowing you to build confidence in anaesthesia principles, techniques and safety processes without disrupting clinical commitments.
Who is this programme suitable for?
This course is designed for professionals involved in delivering or supporting anaesthetic care, including:
• Anaesthetists
• Anaesthesia trainees
• Operating Department Practitioners
• Theatre nurses
• Recovery staff
• Perioperative practitioners
• International clinicians
The programme supports anyone looking to deepen their understanding of anaesthesia, strengthen confidence in clinical roles and progress within perioperative practice.
