CPD Pre-Operative Assessment

This programme is targeted at experienced clinical health professionals working in an environment where knowledge of pre-operative assessment is essential to practice.

During this Masters-level course, you will study the following themes:

• the principles and practice of pre-operative assessment, including risk stratification and consent
• competency/clinical examination
• clinical decision making
• legal and ethical issues
• pharmacology
• leadership and management
• human factors

This module is delivered over an academic year and offers a virtual blended approach to learning. 

You will complete 6 days at LJMU:

• a 3 day introductory block of formal education 
• followed by a further 3 day block at the middle of the course

The module will be delivered in a variety of ways, including:

• virtual interactive lectures
• clinically directed virtual case studies 
• blog group discussions

You will be expected to complete 6 study days at LJMU. This comprises a 3 day introductory block of formal education followed by a midway 3 day block.

In order to be considered for this Pre-Operative Assessment course you must:

• be a healthcare professional with at least 2 years clinical experience and or recent evidence of completing a course in advanced clinical skills
• have a letter from your employer confirming support of your studies (if required)

You will be expected to complete 3 assessments:

• a written assignment
• a professional Portfolio
• a clinical assessment form

This module can be studied within the MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice (Clinical) award framework or as a single CPD.

Information is available in our CPD for healthcare professionals brochure.

For further information please contact:

Faculty Admissions Team
Faculty of Health
Liverpool John Moores University
79 Tithebarn Street
Liverpool L2 2ER

T: 0151 231 5829
E: Health@ljmu.ac.uk