Enhanced Surgical Skills for the Surgical First Assistant
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-01-28 | - |
| 2025-05-22 | - |
Program Overview
Enhanced Surgical Skills for the Surgical First Assistant
Overview
This module aims to help you achieve the development of your scope of practice in accordance with service requirements and policies as required by clinical practice.
Full Description
This theory/practice module will ensure you’ll learn both in the classroom and the practice area. You’ll be taught using a variety of methods including lectures, group work, case-based scenarios, basic surgical skills workshops, and simulation-based learning.
Who Should Attend?
This module is suitable for any registered nurse or operating department practitioner who has already undertaken core Surgical First Assistant training.
Dates
- Trimester 2:
- 28, 29 January 2025
- 18, 19 February
- 6, 7 May
- Trimester 3:
- 22 May 2025
- 5, 19 June
- 3, 17, 31 July
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.
Where Can I Study?
- Chelmsford
Fees & Funding
Course Fees
- 30 Credits (Level 6) for courses starting in 2024/25: £2,790
- Courses starting in 2025/26: £2,930
Funding for CPD
Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.
Entry Requirements
If you wish to be considered for this module, you’ll have successfully completed the Surgical First Assistant module and be regularly working as an SFA. Where students have not completed MOD (Surgical First Assistant) they are required to provide evidence of having successfully completed level 6 Surgical First Assistant study plus evidence to demonstrate recent practice in the Surgical First Assistant role. Where there has been completion of other recognised SFA learning (example – the AfPP SFA Competency Toolkit) applications must be accompanied by evidence of recent practice in the Surgical First Assistant role.
You must be able to demonstrate that you have the support of your manager and that there are named individuals willing to support you as your mentor and clinical supervisor.
Program Outline
Outline:
Module:
Enhanced Surgical Skills for the Surgical First Assistant
Level:
6
Credits:
30 This theory/practice module involves classroom learning, group work, case based scenarios, basic surgical skills workshops, and simulation based learning. Additionally, clinical practice under the supervision of a Consultant Surgeon or established clinician within the student's practice area is included. Students are required to demonstrate competence and critical reflection in their experiences during the clinical component of the module.
Teaching:
Learning and teaching methods used in the program include lectures, group work, case-based scenarios, basic surgical skills workshops, and simulation-based learning. Teaching will take place in classrooms and practice areas under the guidance of experienced faculty and clinicians.
Overview:
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The context mentions that ARU is committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and communities. It also highlights the university's focus on providing outstanding facilities and opportunities for student growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Ambition:
ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.Excellence:
ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.Collaboration:
ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.Impact:
ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.Enterprise:
ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.Enthusiasm:
ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.Academic Programs:
The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.
Other:
The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Entry Requirements:
If you wish to be considered for this module, you’ll have successfully completed the Surgical First Assistant module and be regularly working as an SFA. Where students have not completed MOD001586 (Surgical First Assistant) they are required to provide evidence of having successfully completed level 6 Surgical First Assistant study plus evidence to demonstrate recent practice in the Surgical First Assistant role. Where there has been completion of other recognised SFA learning (example – the AfPP SFA Competency Toolkit) applications must be accompanied by evidence of recent practice in the Surgical First Assistant role. You must be able to demonstrate that you have the support of your manager and that there are named individuals willing to support you as your mentor and clinical supervisor.
