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The Professional Assistant in Anaesthesia UCL

Highlights
Tuition fee
1350 GBP / full
1350 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
1350 GBP / full
1350 GBP / full
Unknown
Duration
6 months
Duration
6 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
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Start date
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

UCL's The Professional Assistant in Anaesthesia course has been designed to support registered healthcare practitioners as they develop the skills needed to work as an Anaesthetic Practitioner. It has been built with adherence to all relevant professional curricula (BARNA, PCC, CODP, AfPP) and has been previously accredited by RCN.

Overview

UCL offers the The Professional Assistant in Anaesthesia programme.

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.

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

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

What 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

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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    1350 GBP / full
    1350 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    1350 GBP / full
    1350 GBP / full

Funding

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