The aim of this module is to develop registered perioperative practitioners with the relevant knowledge and skills to take on the role of assisting the surgeon during an operation. This will be a structured and recognised programme based on the national curriculum developed by the National Association of Assistants in Surgical Practice (NAASP) to ensure that Advanced Scrub Practitioners (ASP) are competent and safe practitioners. It will provide the underpinning knowledge at the appropriate level to which they are practicing. The ASP would be expected to have the same level of knowledge, skills and expertise as that of a medical practitioner, and would be judged with regard to the legal aspects of expanded practice. This module will therefore equip them to practice at this level.

Target audience

This module is designed to meet the needs of Registered Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners and other registered health care practitioners who participate in assisting the surgeon during an operation. It is anticipated that students will have two years post registration theatre experience and can demonstrate current experience in the scrub role. This is to ensure that they come to the programme with an appropriate understanding of this role.

Assessment

• Examination
• Achievement of clinical competencies

These can be used towards a university award or in future Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) claims.
A certificate of attendance is offered to those students who wish to attend but not undertake formal assessment.

Chelmsford induction: 20 January 2014
Dates
7 and 21 February 2014
7 and 21 March
4 April
2, 16 and 30 May
13 and 27 June
11 and 25 July
15 August short question Exam 10am to 1pm

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

For more information please contact:

Jenny Al-Hashemi
Tel: 07584 137204
Email: jenny.al-hashemi@anglia.ac.uk

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