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Overview
This Post Anaesthetic Acute Care module at Anglia Ruskin University provides relevant theoretical input to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the management of the post-anaesthetic patient.
You are expected to act as an advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant national and local guidelines.
Why study this course
- You'll focus strongly on understanding the rationale behind post-operative and acute patient care management, and on evaluating and developing clinical practice.
- You'll develop your innovation, research and creativity to improve your own service delivery and be able to contribute to the emerging body of underpinning evidence in professional practice.
- You'll learn to act as advocate for patients in your clinical area, to ensure a patient-orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant national and local guidelines.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Patient assessment (A to E approach)
- Altered anatomy and physiology
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Intermediate life support (ILS)
- Shock
- Basic cardiac rhythm recognition
- Pain and pain scoring
- Discharge criteria and managing patient transfers
- Airway management
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Pharmacology and drug administration
- Homeostasis
- Communication
- Multi-professional team working
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- multiple start dates
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Health Informatics View 449 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course offers a unique mix of practical and academic study. It’s an ideal progression route whether you’re a qualified operating department practitioner (ODP) or nurse working in perioperative care and critical care areas.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2382 GBP / full≈ 2382 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2382 GBP / full≈ 2382 GBP / full
Living costs
Cambridge
United Kingdom
846 - 1465 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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