Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science

Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

• The Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science programme equips you with academic and professional qualities to undertake the role of Anaesthesia Associate. We combine online learning with practical skills in the clinical environment, and you are taught by experts in the perioperative field. Placements are limited and are not advertised year-round.

• The anaesthetic workforce is changing in the UK. Trusts will increasingly look towards Anaesthesia Associates to cover anaesthetic services in theatres. This programme provides the professional qualification you need to enter this profession. It covers all components of the UK Royal College of Anaesthetists' curriculum and includes aspects of professionalism, life sciences and practical skills. 

• We focus on developing your clinical skills and knowledge to provide safe anaesthesia in theatres. This includes physiological and pharmacological aspects, practical anaesthetic skills like endotracheal intubation, spinal anaesthesia, and the conduct of general anaesthesia.

• You will learn how to support patients throughout the entire perioperative journey. This includes learning how to interact and examine patients, how to take an anaesthetic focused medical history, and how to care for patients postoperatively. 

• You will also complete a systematic review or quality improvement project, learning the fundamentals of data synthesis, analysis, and reporting in an area of clinical practice that interests you.

• University College London (UCL) is collaborating with trusts across the UK. If you are interested in this course, you can apply to a participating trust located most conveniently for you. Trusts will advertise training positions on the NHS jobs website.