A well-attended and established course this programme serves as an introduction to Pre- Operative Assessment (POA) and will assist in providing evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes. The course will appeal to nurses and allied professionals who are involved in or about to embark on pre-operative assessment service development.
"Highly recommended to anyone working in Pre-Op Assessment - thank-you!"
"Excellent course to prepare staff for good pre-op care of patients."
"Fantastic course! Very in-depth and useful content!"
Past course delegates
Definitions & documentation
Professional & legal considerations
Guidelines for day surgery
Anaesthetic risk assessment - problems & management
Taking a history and informed consent
Systems review
Physical examination -
Management of clinical problems including -
Understanding of haematology and biochemistry results
Pre-operative investigations
Service development and clinical audit
