Principles of Anaesthetic Practice

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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2020-11-01

Module Leader:

Lynda Dunn

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Practical Classes and Demonstrations

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Seminar

Synopsis

You will explore the theories and practices involved when undertaking the role of anaesthetic practitioner in the perioperative environment. You will also develop a theoretical understanding of patient care, physiology, pharmacology and perioperative interventions, through lectures, seminars and guided study via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment. These will involve developing… For more content click the Read More button below.

You will explore the theories and practices involved when undertaking the role of anaesthetic practitioner in the perioperative environment. You will also develop a theoretical understanding of patient care, physiology, pharmacology and perioperative interventions, through lectures, seminars and guided study via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment. These will involve developing a learning log exploring your clinical experiences and a case study examining the anaesthetic care perioperative patients require.

Learning Strategy

Teaching and learning are designed to offer students a variety of learning opportunities that align with the module learning outcomes and offer realistic and effective preparation for progression. They aim to be inclusive of diversity, to allow students to actively engage in learning and be successfully assessed in a variety of ways.
Learning and teaching is delivered through lectures, directed study (via VLE), simulation and skills demonstration, and demonstration and seminar/workshops. This will take place at the partner site via study days timetabled across the duration of the course. Student-centred learning is used where appropriate and its role generally increases throughout the course. Modules are designed to embed transferable skills and to allow students to progressively increase their knowledge and confidence. Thus, in lower levels the acquisition of basic skills and the confidence to perform academically and professionally is developed. At the higher levels, a degree of student choice in learning delivery and assessment encourages students to have greater engagement with and control over their learning.
All modules are supported by digital resources in the virtual learning environment (VLE).
Assessment aims to support learning and to measure achievement. All learning outcomes are assessed, and the mode of assessment is specified for each outcome. Assessment is a combination of portfolio submission, coursework and assessment of practice documentation.

Outline Syllabus

The outline syllabus is representative of the module content and represents the theories required and the links between theory and practice to achieve the module outcomes. • Scientific principles underpinning perioperative practice.• Storage, issue and preparation of medical gases, prescribed drugs and Intravenous fluids.• Anaesthetic skills/ Safe practice / Non-technical… For more content click the Read More button below.

The outline syllabus is representative of the module content and represents the theories required and the links between theory and practice to achieve the module outcomes.

• Scientific principles underpinning perioperative practice.
• Storage, issue and preparation of medical gases, prescribed drugs and Intravenous fluids.
• Anaesthetic skills/ Safe practice / Non-technical skills
• 5 Steps to Safe Surgery
• Current anaesthetic equipment
• Pharmacology
• Patient care inherent within anaesthetic practice
• Roles and responsibilities in a multi-disciplinary critical care workforce.
• Non-invasive and Invasive patient monitoring.
• Principles of General Anaesthesia.
• Regional Anaesthetic techniques / Safety / Stop-before-you-block
• Medical devices: legislation, professional guidance, role of manufacturers, resources in training and education. Perioperative equipment: mechanical infusion devices, internal patient warming systems, powered instrumentation, defibrillators, blood analysis devices
• Recognise and respond to hazards, adverse conditions and emergencies including – malignant hyperpyrexia; hypothermia; haemorrhage; metabolic imbalances; tension pneumothorax; cardiac tamponade; thromboembolic disorders; latex allergy
• Adapting perioperative practice to meet the needs of different patient groups with potential differences in A&P and psychological/emotional states and the pharmacological and pharmacokinetic responses to drugs.
• Theories of Advanced Life Support.
• Safe Patient Transfer [intra/inter hospital]
• Reflection and personal development planning.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Analyse the role of the anaesthetic practitioner in managing the risks associated with anaesthesia.

Analyse the physiological principles applied in anaesthetic practice.

Demonstrate self-awareness in the application of a reflective approach to the evaluation of anaesthetic practice, identifying areas of good practice and where quality improvements may be made.

Construct a personal development plan to improve patient anaesthetic care.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Project Work

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised, and confidences respected. Students will be required to pass all elements of assessment to gain credit of the module.

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