Overview
At Anglia Ruskin University, our Surgical First Assistant level 6 module allows you, as a registered nurse or operating department practitioner, to participate in assisting surgeons during operations.
Features
- We anticipate that you'll have a minimum of two years' post-registration operating theatre experience and be able to demonstrate current experience in the scrub role.
- This is to ensure that you come to the module with a good understanding of the role of a surgical first assistant.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- While the taught sessions take place from late January to late July, this module runs over a period of 12 months. You'll need support in the workplace from your manager, mentor and clinical supervisor for this period. This is to ensure that you are able to achieve the 100 hours minimum needed to meet the course requirements.
- 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.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 585 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You'll be a registered nurse or operating department practitioner with at least two years of post-registration theatre experience and you'll be able to demonstrate your current experience in the scrub role.
- You'll need to have the relevant educational ability to study at university degree level, therefore you'll either hold a Diploma in Higher Education or equivalent.
- 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 during the course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2447 GBP / year≈ 2447 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2447 GBP / year≈ 2447 GBP / year
Living costs
Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.