This module has been designed to cover the basic principles of anaesthesia and relevant pharmacology, recognise the many and varied apparatus available within this speciality and to focus on the principles of the operation of this equipment. It will provide an opportunity for students who are employed in operating departments to achieve the basic knowledge required to function as a member of the anaesthetic team whilst taking into account the broader issues of physics, environmental factors and legal and ethical issues. It provides an introduction into anaesthetics and will act as the foundation to be built upon in more depth within the second year.

The aim of the module will be to provide the student with the relevant theoretical inputs to achieve a thorough understanding of anaesthetic techniques and pharmacological principles. The module will run concurrently with the practical placements, thus enabling the student to develop the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to care competently for clients who are undergoing anaesthesia, whilst also considering broader issues such as law, ethics, environment and physics.

Assessment

• A 3000 word case study.
• A portfolio, equivalent to 3000 words.

Chelmsford
5, 12, 19 and 26 February 2014
5, 12, 19 and 26 March
2, 9 and 30 April
7 May

Fulbourn
13, 20 and 27 February 2014
6, 13, 20 and 27 March
3 and 10 April
1 and 8 May

Teaching days and times are for guidance only and are subject to change.

For more information please contact:

Chelmsford
Trevor Money: 0845 196 4179 trevor.money@anglia.ac.uk

Fulbourn
Nick Clark: 0845 196 5310 nick.clark@anglia.ac.uk

Contracts Officer
Margaret Parker
Tel: 0845 196 4608
Email: margaret.parker@anglia.ac.uk