About This Course
This part-time Graduate Certificate consists of two modules, over one year in duration. This course has been designed for Registrants (HCPC or NMC Registrants) currently working in the operating department. The award may be open to registrants in clinical areas associated with the operating theatre on condition that they can meet the requirement for supervised and assessed clinical practice. Students must be able to complete competencies within a theatre environment. New graduates working within a theatre environment, may apply.
The safe delivery of anaesthesia is an imperative for the NHS and other care providers, and staff who assist in anaesthetic care must have the relevant skills and knowledge to expand their scope of practice within the operating department. The provision of appropriate education is essential to ensure safe practice within the operating department and uphold standards set by the British Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurses Association and The Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Research Opportunities
The academics involved with this graduate certificate have extensive links with external bodies, companies and the 3rd sector, which are fully utilised in ensuring that the module is relevant to the modern work and research environment graduates will enter. They are also all experienced Nurse practitioners and healthcare sciences researchers who still have active links to the local NHS Health Board ensuring that modern clinical practice is embedded within the programme.
Course Content
What will you study on this course?
Main aims of programme:
- To develop knowledge in accordance with the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland’s recommendations in their guidance document The Anaesthesia Team
- To develop the anaesthetic care skills and knowledge of theatre practitioners to expand their scope of practice within the operating department
- To develop knowledge of local and national policy and protocols relating to the provision of anaesthesia care in the operating and associated departments
To develop the practitioner’s knowledge of clinical emergencies and guidelines/protocols for the care and treatment of the patient.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Modules:
- NHS 3204 Anaesthetic Care (1)
- NHS 3205 Anaesthetic Care (2)
Entry Requirements
Registrants HCPC or NMC Registrants currently working in the operating department.
The award may be open to registrants in clinical areas associated with the operating theatre on condition that they can meet the requirement for supervised and assessed clinical practice.
Students must be able to complete competencies within a theatre environment.
New graduates working within a theatre environment, may apply.
Careers
The programme has been developed in conjunction with partners in the local NHS Health Board (BCUHB) to address skill mix issues in the operating department. Continued partnership working will ensure that the programme remains clinically relevant in the long term. The pathway has been developed with partners from all three Theatres across North Wales including leading clinicians, professional development staff and incumbent Theatre managers.