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Overview
Key facts
Our Surgical First Assistant level 6 module at Anglia Ruskin University allows you, as a registered nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, to participate in assisting surgeons during operations.
Learning outcomes
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.
As a surgical first assistant, you’ll be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure a positive outcome for patients. This module will equip you to practice at a suitable level.
Once you've completed the course, you'll be in a position to make sure this role is used appropriately in your organization, reducing the risk to patients and staff and improving safety.
Programme Structure
The Faculty of Medical Science, opened in 2014. Based on our riverside campus in Chelmsford and Young Street campus in Cambridge, we deliver innovative and clinically relevant teaching and research across three departments:
- Allied Health
- Medical Science and Public Health
- School of Medicine
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 70 other Short Courses in Health Administration in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need to have relevant educational ability to study at university degree level therefore either hold a Diploma in Higher Education or equivalent learning.
- 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
2312 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2312 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
2312 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2312 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
846 - 1465 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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