Program Overview

Care of the Patient Undergoing Anaesthesia

Overview

This is our second anaesthesia module following on from Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia. You’ll develop your practical skills and learn about the theory behind anaesthesia and how to be a reflective practitioner. This module is run alongside our BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice, so there are opportunities for multidisciplinary learning and networking. Small class sizes allow for excellent rapport with tutors and fellow students.

Full Description

This module is designed for post-registration nurses. Covering the more advanced principles of anaesthesia and relevant pharmacology, it will provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience to recognise, communicate and respond competently, with care and compassion, when a patient’s clinical condition indicates that they are becoming acutely unwell. You will explore how psychological wellbeing can impact on recovery and the importance of patient-focused care and empowerment (Francis, 2013; NHS Constitution, 2012). You will also gain the knowledge and theory you need to perform the role of anaesthetic assistant during advanced anaesthetic techniques. We provide plenty of opportunities to analyse and evaluate anaesthesia – both its practical use and the theory behind it.

Teaching is delivered using a combination of skills labs, lectures and seminars. Some practical sessions are taught in our state-of-the-art theatre and laboratory facilities. The course is delivered on a day release basis, with one study day at university per fortnight of the trimester.

Generally, this module is funded by your employing Trust as part of a continuing professional development commitment. You can also self-fund the module if it’s taken as part of a degree programme.

Who Should Attend?

If you're a post-registration nurse with a minimum of six months' experience as a theatre practitioner, this course will be suitable for you.

Dates

All sessions are delivered face-to-face on campus.

Trimester 1

• Chelmsford
  • 25 September 2025
  • 9 October 2025
  • 23 October 2025
  • 6 November 2025
  • 20 November 2025
  • Assessment week of 15 December 2025
• Cambridge
  • 23 September 2025
  • 7 October 2025
  • 21 October 2025
  • 4 November 2025
  • 18 November 2025
  • Assessment week of 15 December 2025

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.

We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.

We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.

Where Can I Study?

• Chelmsford
  • Our striking, modern campus sits by the riverside in Chelmsford's University and Innovation Quarter.
• Cambridge
  • Our campus is close to the centre of Cambridge, often described as the perfect student city.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

• 30 Credits (Level 6) for courses starting in 2024/25: £2,312.50
• 30 credits (Level 6) for courses starting in 2025/26: £2,312.50

Funding for CPD

Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.

Entry Requirements

You'll need a minimum of six months' experience as a theatre practitioner to join this course.

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