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Anaesthetics – Fundamentals of Anaesthetic Care

 

The module is exclusively designed for students who have a theatre nursing background,  providing a foundation in anaesthetic theory and practice. It enables the student to acquire essential competencies and a deeper understanding of associated concepts that can be applied in clinical practice. This is the first of two modules (PCPH5017 + PCPH5018) that will lead to the acquisition of a PgCert and the accompanying competencies required to practice clinically, as stipulated by the Association of Anaesthetists.

Academic and clinical requirements

Students will need to pass clinical competencies during placement and academic assessment to underpin their understanding of applied theory. Placements will cover specialties within their base hospitals and are required across two semesters to include vascular/major surgery, emergency/trauma, obstetric theatres and shared airway

This module will consider the principles of anaesthesia, anatomy and physiology related to airway, respiratory, cardiac and associated clinical considerations, patient pathway assessment including vital signs, pain, professional issues and accountability, human factors, management and safety.

Academia will be supported through online teaching, on-campus workshops/ simulation opportunities and self-directed learning. This allows students flexibility in their learning whilst still having the opportunity to network as a cohort and engage with university facilities and support offerings.

If considering undertaking the module at Level 7 and are new to anaesthetics, please discuss with the module leader prior to application submission to ensure that there is understanding of the requirements of a master’s level programme.

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate competent and safe practice and successful completion of the Practice Assessment Document and consider Non-Technical Skills Assessment.
• Critically reflect and analyse the value of anaesthetic care based on credible multi-dimensional evidence, demonstrated through the core anaesthetic competencies
• Demonstrate a comprehensive pharmaceutical knowledge of the drugs relevant to the anaesthetic process, and critically reflect and analyse their impact on safe and confident practice
• Demonstrate an ability to conceptualise and apply understanding of a complex knowledge of applied anatomy and physiology, and demonstrate the impact on the care of the anaesthetised patient
• Using a critically reflective approach evaluate the role of the anaesthetic assistant and the practice of clinical assessment in anaesthetic care
• Critically explore, apply and synthesise the advances such as Human Factors and Non-technical Skills within anaesthesia and investigate the impact upon anaesthetic care and services

Assessment

• 4000-word essay
• Practice Assessment Document (PAD)
• Completion of associated competencies across both modules

To obtain the full qualification to practice the Enhanced Anaesthetic Care module (PCPH5018) must also be completed.

Students require a Clinical Practice Mentor, who must hold a recognised anaesthetic qualification, AA or RODP.

Entry criteria

• Effective registration with an appropriate Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) in health care, such as NMC or HCPC.
• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience, within a perioperative practice setting.
• Have agreed perioperative placement opportunities with practice sponsor that meet competencies required (Core Competency Framework for Anaesthetic Assistants, NHS Education for Scotland)
• Possess BSc (Hons) 2:2 degree award minimum
• IELTS 6.5 in all criteria

Non-standard access to Level 7

• Minimum of three years post-registration experience, normally within a health practice setting, with at least 12 months of this in perioperative setting.
• Have agreed perioperative placement opportunities with practice sponsor that meet competencies required
• Possess a BSc or 60 credits equivalent at level 6 which must include a Research module (or equivalent)
• Applicants who fall short of the above entry requirements may use the RPL mechanism to contribute towards the above criteria at the discretion of the Programme Leader

How to apply

Online application forms and guidance for application process