Anaesthesia associate registration assessment – clinical capability assessment guide for internationally-qualified anaesthesia associates

Published 30 October 2025

This guide covers how internationally-qualified anaesthesia associates (AAs) can prepare for and take the anaesthesia associate registration assessment – clinical capability assessment (AARA-CCA).

We explain the practicalities, including how to book a place 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-CCA as an internationally-qualified AA. 
Why you will need to read this document
Once your qualification is assessed and you have a valid AARA-KT pass, you can email us to book a place on the AARA-CCA. 
  1. Summary
  2. What is the AARA-CCA?
  3. Book a place
  4. I need to cancel my booking
  5. Do you need assessment adjustments for a health need?
  1. Your results
  2. What to do after your results
  3. Are you eligible for an additional attempt?
  4. Appeal your result
  5. Misconduct procedures
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