Pre-operative Assessment (4 day course)
This course provides a total of 24 hours CPD:
- 20 hours participatory learning
- 4 hours self directed learning
The course is taught by multiple clinicians working in Pre Operative Practice or with a specific skill set. This content is not exhaustive but will give a fantastic overview of POA skills and a refresh of knowledge
Day 1 - Introduction to POA: Emma McCone, Pre-op Lead Nurse, Msc in Perioperative Medicine
Covering:
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National guidance
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Nice guideline/ pre op testing
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Pre operative assessment indication and protocols
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Digital pathways
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Best practice guidelines
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Low risk pathways/ day case surgery
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Clinical history taking
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Service development and staffing- who does what/ competency frameworks
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ASA grading
Day 2 - Cardiac Care: Peter Luke, Cardiac Physiologist and University Lecturer and James Prentis, Consultant Anaesthetist and Peri-op Medicine Clinician
Covering:
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Why and when to do an ECG
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Interpretation of ECG
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Common arrhythmias in POA
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Atrial and ventricular arrythmia
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Recognising abnormalities
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Case studies in relation to POA
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Chest pain
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Hypertension
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Clinical investigations
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Atrial fibrillation / aortic stenosis / pulmonary hypertension
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ECHO interpretation
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Hypertension
More dates coming soon - email us to register your interest
Day 3 - Interpretation of Bloods: Dr James Prentis, Consultant Anaesthetist and Peri-Op Medicine Clinician
Covering:
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FBC and anaemia pathways
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Biochemistry
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Liver function
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Endocrinology ( thyroid)
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Clotting including anticoagulation
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Diabetes pathways and HBA1C
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Case studies and indications for testing ( all with relation to disease and physiology, medications)
Day 4 - Respiratory, PREHAB and Optimisation: Emma McCone Pre-op Lead Nurse, Msc in Perioperative Medicine and
Covering:
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Breathlessness / asthma/ COPD
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Lifestyle and pre op
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Exercise
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Cardio pulmonary exercise testing
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COVID 19 and impact on surgery / anaesthesia
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Waiting list management / preparation lists
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Case Studies