Principles of Anaesthesia

The aim of the credit-bearing course is to develop your knowledge and skills when caring for patients receiving an anaesthetic, across a range of surgical specialities.

This module is for staff who have placements in anaesthetics. It covers the basic fundamentals of anaesthesia and needs to be completed prior to studying the Care of the Anaesthetic Patient module.

Course requirements:

• Currently work in an operating theatre
• Evidence of manager support
• Evidence of study at Level 5 (Diploma Level)
• UK registered health care professional employed within the perioperative environment.

You will need to be supported by your employer via mentors/assessors who will oversee the development of your knowledge skills and undertake assessments. You will need to engage in this area of practice for approximately 300 hours in order to develop the skills and knowledge prior to assessment, recorded in a Practice Assessment Document (PAD) by your mentor/assessor.

Cost and funding: 

This cost covers the full course fee.

• Sept 24 - Aug 25 fees: £900
• Sept 25 - Aug 26 fees: TBC

Credits: 20

Assessment method:

• Written reflective assignment: 100% 
• Clinical Competencies: Completion of the Practice Assessment Document (PAD) is a requirement for the successful completion of this course
• Assessment criteria: You will be assessed against the performance criteria identified in the Practice Assessment Document (PAD). The minimal grade is competent. Assessment is undertaken by an appropriate registered perioperative practitioner who is a qualified assessor/mentor.