EHU Perioperative Practice

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Edge Hill University are currently preparing for validation of their ASP 30 credit module (Degree level) which is due to commence in Sept 08. If you are interested in this module and would like further information, please contact Jean Hinton 0161 237 2430 hintonj@edgehill.ac.uk Brian Smith 01695 65 7061 smithb@edgehill.ac.uk

The rising interest of our Perioperative Diploma and Degree (especially the ONLINE modules/programme) has seen many ODPs and Theatre nurses planning their studies early. We have taken and enrolled perioperative staff from all over the UK. We thank them for their interest and hope they enjoying studying with us. We open our doors wider to encourage other perioperative staff to consider studying at Edge Hill University. If you wish to chat, please call Gareth Moran 01695 657006 or morang@edgehill.ac.uk Bernie Pennington 0161 237 2435 or penningb@edgehill.ac.uk Brian Smith 01695 65 7061 smithb@edgehill.ac.uk

The popularity of our programme has increased with many of the students informing their colleagues and clinical friends. We are always happy to hear from managers and staff who wish to use Edge Hill University, please feel free to contact Brian on smithb@edgehill.ac.uk or 07951738532

A great start to the new degree with 35 people choosing several modules from the new degree programme. The students have opted for two main routes in our ‘mode neutral’ (Smith 2006) approach to meeting the needs of our sophisticated learners. Those two routes are online and blended learning. We wish our students well and hope they enjoy the programme.

Edge Hill University talk at the above national study.

The session on courses, modules and pathways gave an inspiring insight into the changes that are taking place with Higher Education Institutions. Those changes are driven by the desire to meet the CPD needs of perioperative staff across the whole world.

Anaesthetic, Scrub, Recovery online modules were discussed in great detail demonstrating that a practitioner does not neccessarily have to attend a classroom and can feasible undertake their studies at a distance supported by a personal tutor.

For more details read ‘MY CPD’.

You are very welcome to also contact Brian or Gareth at Edge Hill . 0151 529 3116 smithb@edgehill.ac.uk or morang@edgehill.ac.uk

Pilot phase – CPD [Continuing Professional Development] for the Education sector
The CPD Noticeboard pilot is provided for professionals in education by Liverpool City of Learning and the four universities; University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool Hope University and Edge Hill University.

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Core Topics in Operating Department Practice

Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Edited by Brian Smith Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Liverpool

Paul Rawling Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Liverpool

Paul Wicker Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Liverpool

Chris Jones Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Liverpool

A new book has been produced by four Edge Hill Senior lecturers. The four lecturers acting as editors have encouraged many of their academic and clinical colleagues to contribute to this new Operating Department Practice Book. The book covers a number of topics relating to anaesthesia and critical care.

1. Introduction: Anaesthetic practice Brian Smith; 2. Risk assessment Toni Bewley; 3. Clinical approach to ECG Chris Jones; 4. Auditing cricoid pressure Cheryl Conroy; 5. Breathing systems Norman Wright; 6. ET tube pilot cuff deflation Martin Maguire; 7. Preventing awareness – bispectral index Paul Rawling; 8. Aspects of perioperative neuroscience practice Margaret Woods; 9. Resuscitation in contemporary practice Robert Campbell; 10. IV versus inhalation anaesthesia Teresa Hardcastle; 11. Managing difficult intubations Michael Sewell; 12. Obstetric anaesthesia Thomas Williams; 13. Understanding blood gases Helen McNeill; 14. TIVA and infusion pumps Kevin Henshaw; 15. ECT – anaesthesia Mark Bottell; 16. Mechanical ventilation of the patient Jill Nolan; 17. Perioperative MI Marie Parsonage; 18. Developing a portfolio Gill Hall; 19. Being an accountable registered practitioner Stephen Wordsworth.

Pre-registration ODP can be found at the new link by clicking here.