Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-01-20 | - |
2025-01-24 | - |
Program Overview
Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia
Overview
Develop your skills in the field of anaesthesia with our Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia module. It’s designed for post-registration nurses to cover the basic principles of anaesthesia and relevant pharmacology and forms part of your continuing professional development. This module is part of our Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) course.
Full Description
Combined with our Care of the Patient Undergoing Anaesthesia module, this short course will ultimately allow you to work within anaesthetics in your department.
It provides an opportunity for those of you who are employed in operating departments to achieve the basic knowledge required to function as a member of the anaesthetic team, while taking into account the broader issues of physics, environmental factors and legal and ethical issues. It also provides an introduction to anaesthetics and will act as the foundation, to be built upon in more depth, when you progress to our next anaesthetic module.
You’ll gain 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’ll explore how psychological wellbeing can impact on recovery and the importance of patient-focused care and empowerment (Francis, 2013; NHS Constitution, 2012). And finally, you’ll peer-assess technical and non-technical skills (caring, compassion, communication, team working, decision making and situation awareness) during the scenarios.
Who Should Attend?
This course has been designed for post-registration nurses to cover the basic principles of anaesthesia and relevant pharmacology.
Dates
- Cambridge:
- 20 January 2025
- 3, 17 February
- 3, 17, 31 March
- Chelmsford:
- 24 January 2025
- 7, 21 February
- 7, 21 March
- 4 April
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.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching takes a number of forms, including skills labs, lectures and seminars. We hold practical sessions taught in our state-of-the-art theatre and skills lab facilities. The course is delivered on a day release basis, with one study day at university per fortnight of the trimester. You'll spend a large amount of time in clinical practice meeting practical competencies and completing a minimum of 300 hours in anaesthetic practice.
We run this course alongside our BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice, giving you opportunities for multidisciplinary learning and networking. Small class sizes allow for an excellent rapport with tutors and your fellow class members.
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 have a minimum six months of experience as a theatre practitioner in order to access this course.
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Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Overview:
Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia module is designed for post-registration nurses to cover the basic principles of anaesthesia and relevant pharmacology and forms part of your continuing professional development. This module is part of our Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) course.
Objectives:
- Develop skills in the field of anaesthesia
- Cover the basic principles of anaesthesia and relevant pharmacology for post-registration nurses
- Form part of continuing professional development
- Provide an opportunity for those employed in operating departments to achieve the basic knowledge required to function as a member of the anaesthetic team
- Introduce anaesthetics and act as the foundation for more in-depth study in future modules
- Gain knowledge, skills and experience to recognise, communicate and respond competently with care and compassion when a patient's clinical condition indicates they are becoming acutely unwell
- Explore how psychological wellbeing can impact on recovery and the importance of patient-focused care and empowerment
- Peer-assess technical and non-technical skills during scenarios
Description:
This course has been designed for post-registration nurses to cover the basic principles of anaesthesia and relevant pharmacology. It provides an opportunity for those of you who are employed in operating departments to achieve the basic knowledge required to function as a member of the anaesthetic team, while taking into account the broader issues of physics, environmental factors and legal and ethical issues. It also provides an introduction to anaesthetics and will act as the foundation, to be built upon in more depth, when you progress to our next anaesthetic module.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Basic principles of anaesthesia
- Relevant pharmacology
- Care of the patient undergoing anaesthesia
- Physics
- Environmental factors
- Legal and ethical issues
- Introduction to anaesthetics
- Technical and non-technical skills (caring, compassion, communication, team working, decision making and situation awareness)
Course Schedule:
Cambridge
- 15, 29 January 2024
- 12, 26 February
- 11 March
- 8 April
- Assessment w/c 29 April
Chelmsford
- 19 January 2024
- 2, 16 February
- 1, 15 March
- 12 April
- Assessment w/c 29 April
Modules:
- Care of the Patient Undergoing Anaesthesia This module is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to care for patients who are undergoing anaesthesia. You will cover topics such as preoperative assessment, anaesthetic techniques, and postoperative care.
- Basic Principles of Anaesthesia This module will provide you with a foundation in the basic principles of anaesthesia.
Teaching:
- Teaching methods include skills labs, lectures and seminars.
- Practical sessions taught in state-of-the-art theatre and skills lab facilities.
- Course is delivered on a day release basis, with one study day at university per fortnight of the trimester.
- Students spend a large amount of time in clinical practice meeting practical competencies and completing a minimum of 300 hours in anaesthetic practice.
- Course is run alongside the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice, giving opportunities for multidisciplinary learning and networking.
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:
You'll have a minimum six months of experience as a theatre practitioner in order to access this course.