Anaesthesia Principles and Management (HEAE301)

Develop a higher level of knowledge and skills in anaesthesia
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Key features

This module will enable Health Care Professionals to develop a higher level of knowledge and skills in anaesthesia to become an autonomous anaesthetic practitioner. The practitioner will develop competence using a critical and reflective approach in anaesthetic clinical practice and the exploration and appraisal of the contemporary evidence base.
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Module code 

HEAE301C

Credits 

20

FHEQ Level

Level 6 - degree level

Location

Module aims

To respond to the needs of the anaesthetised patient by providing continual professional development tailored to staff whose role is pivotal to the delivery of anaesthetic services. To challenge and develop an awareness of relevant national and international anaesthetic guidance / policy. To provide a person centred approach which enables creative solutions to individual care and to prepare the student to work autonomously and to meet the specialist elements of their role.

Module content

  • Principles of anaesthetic care practice: preparation for anaesthetic care and delivery.
  • Physiological parameters and airway management.
  • Anaesthetic drugs, pharmacology and Intravenous fluid management.
  • Clinical emergencies and clinical complications in anaesthesia.
  • Homeostasis of respiration.
  • Paediatric anaesthesia, Obstetric anaesthesia and shared airway and emergency airway anaesthesia.
  • Regional and local anaesthesia.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:
  • Critically analyse, evaluate and apply contemporary evidence to support enhanced professional practice in anaesthetic care.
  • Systematically deliver and evaluate the specialist care required to care for the anaesthetised patient, consistently demonstrating enhanced clinical competence.
  • Apply and develop key team and networking skills to enhance care delivery within the anaesthetic environment.

Module lead

This module is delivered by: Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Admissions information 

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms. 
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
 
Admissions information Additional information and documentation required for the application process.Access to application forms, download guides and confirmation information. Visit our admissions homepage.

Module dates

29, 30, 31 January and 5, 6 February 2024
Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change - always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers.
In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date.
Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.
Please contact the Professional Development Unit Admissions team for more information. 

Fees

How to apply

For further information on module dates, entry requirements, fees and funding and how to apply please contact the relevant education coordinator for the organisation where you wish to undertake the module, see below contact details.

This module is delivered by: Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust 

You can contact the Professional Development Unit with any queries

Prospective student enquiries:
Current student enquiries:
Professional Development Unit, Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom.
Monday – Thursday 8:30–17:00 and Friday 8:30–16:30.
 
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