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Surgical Care - Perioperative Practice

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Course Details
Entry Requirements
Fees
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Study Mode: Part Time
Location: High Wycombe
Duration: 15 Weeks
Start Date: February and September 2022

Designed for registered practitioners working in the clinical environment, this short course will help develop your skills in surgical care.

Many of our lecturers maintain clinical currency by working in practice to ensure you receive the most up-to-date insights and training. You can also benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities that will help you to better practice and hone your skills.

Credits: 30 credits at Level 6 and 7.

Why study this subject?

This course is designed to help health practitioners in the perioperative environment who work in the operating theatre or wish to extend their knowledge and skills in caring for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

What will I study?

This module will give you the opportunity to reflect on and analyse the care offered, as well as use evidence to increase your understanding of the service provision, professional issues and teamwork in this specialty area.

Key themes of the module include:

patient safety, comfort and dignity
the six C's - care, compassion, courage, communication, commitment and competence
leadership
key drivers and contemporary issues in practice.

Skills and knowledge for practice include:

the holistic care and management of patients during the surgical phase
care planning to meet the patients' health and safety needs
infection prevention
environmental safety
preparing for specimens and management of implants
role of the scrub and circulating practitioner in the perioperative team
preparation and maintenance of the sterile field
complications of surgery
the disease process (anatomy and physiology related to surgery)
complex patient care (trauma or non-scheduled surgery).

BNU is a leading provider in continuing professional development (CPD) training.

When will this course run?

This course will run on Thursdays from 10am - 5pm, on the following dates:

6, 13, 20 October
3, 24 November
1, 8 December
19 January

What are the course entry requirements?

In order to apply for this course you must be a registered practitioner working in the appropriate clinical environment.

What are the tuition fees

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Home and EU, Academic Year 2021 - 2022

£1,950

The University is unable to accept any new applications from students who require sponsorship for a student visa to start in September 2022. This is due to the overwhelming popularity of our courses and visa processing timeframes. Applications are still being taken from students who are already in the UK and hold the right to study.

From September 2022, those students living in the UK or Republic of Ireland, and EU nationals with settled status in the UK, will be considered Home students.

Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.

You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.