Course database
Welcome to AfPP 's Perioperative Course Directory. The Directory has been constructed to assist perioperative nurses and Operating Department Practitioners searching for validated training in perioperative practice.
AfPP makes every effort to ensure that the information is accurate. However, we recommend that you contact the relevant University contact to check before making any commitments. The prospectus is often prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate. Although reasonable steps are taken by each University to provide the courses described, the University cannot guarantee the provision of any course. Any course may be altered or withdrawn owing to circumstances beyond the University's control.
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If you are aware of any perioperative courses which are not mentioned in the Directory please let us know by contacting us, so we can add the details.
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 | Critical Care Training Package for Representatives within Medical Devices industry Suitable for professionals within the medical device industry required to enter the critical care domain, our unique cost-effective blended learning solution contains everything from safety and standard precautions to recent developments. |
 | BSc (Hons) Perioperative Studies (Top up degree) via Blended/distance learning The top up degree is designed to be available to all registered practitioners, no matter what their professional qualification or time since they last studied, and as such does not require previous university credit. Students who may benefit from developing study skills will be offered the opportunity to undertake one study skills module prior to starting degree modules Further details available from University of Huddersfield website below. |
 | Diploma in Professional Studies: Perioperative Practice - January The bridging modules run twice a year in November and April and is distance learning and requires completion before the practical assessment and profession specific modules begin, again twice a year in April and September, the whole pathway takes a year to complete. This Course aims to fill the void and will provide nurses working within the perioperative environment the opportunity to attain an award that is based upon the current pre-registration ODP Curriculum. |
 | MSc in Pain Management The Master of Science Degree in Pain Management is an interprofessional, e-learning course intended for health care professionals who want to specialize in the field of pain management, working in primary, secondary or tertiary care. It is also aimed at educationalists: to provide the appropriate knowledge and expertise on pain to teach others from various disciplines. The syllabus adheres to the curriculum suggested by the International Association for the Study of Pain. |
 | BSc (Hons) Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Programme Programme Structure This pathway is taught over two years, three semesters per year. Each unit is 20 credits at Level 3. The full pathway leads to 120 credits at level 3. Units are individually assessed using a variety of assessment methods. |
