Overview
Key facts
Throughout the course, students will explore the role through various chapters, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience in an anaesthetic setting under the guidance of an anaesthetic practitioner. They will also complete a clinical practice portfolio and an academic essay.
University College London (UCL) offers the The Professional Assistant in Anaesthesia programme.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Who is the anaesthetic practitioner
- The surgical patient journey
- Overview of anaesthesia
- Safety of the patient undergoing anaesthesia
- Respiration and anaesthesia
- Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
- Anaesthesia equipment
- Regional anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Accidental awareness under anaesthesia
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 323 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic 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
Applicants must:
- Hold active registration with the NMC or HCPC.
- Maintain current employment or an agreed placement in the operating theatres, with support from their manager.
- Work alongside appropriately qualified and experienced members of staff who will sign them off on the competencies (EPAs).
Specific required placement areas include: Trauma/emergencies, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Shared Airway
Tuition Fee
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International
1075 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1075 GBP for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
1075 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1075 GBP for the full programme during 6 months.