A guide to the anaesthesia associate registration assessment – knowledge test 

Published 16 December 2024

This guide covers how to prepare for and take the anaesthesia associate registration assessment – knowledge test (AARA-KT).

There are resources to help you get ready. We also explain the practicalities, including when and where you can sit and how to book or cancel a place.

The guide covers what to do on the day of the exam and how you’ll find out your results afterwards.

What this guide will help you answer
To find out everything you need to know to sit the AARA-KT.
Why you will need to read this document
Once you’re ready to sit the AARA-KT and have been sent your GMC reference number you can make an exam booking via our Contact Centre.
  1. Summary
  2. What is the AARA-KT?
  3. When and where can I take the test?
  4. Information on booking a place
  5. How to cancel your booking and our approach to other exam disruptions
  6. What resources should you use to prepare?
  7. What can you expect on the day?
  1. Your results
  2. What do you do after you get your results?
  3. Are you eligible for an additional attempt?
  4. How do you appeal your result?
  5. Misconduct procedures
  6. Anti bribery policy
  7. Do you require adjustments to your assessment due to a health need?
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