Pre assessment ONLINE 4 day course - January 29/30 and Feb 2/3 2026

Total of 24 hours CPD - 20 hours participatory learning and 4 hours self directed learning 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:

1. National guidance
2. Nice guideline/ pre op testing
3. Pre operative assessment indication and protocols, risk grading
4. Digital pathways
5. Best practice guidelines
6. Low risk pathways/ day case surgery
7. Clinical history taking
8. Service development and staffing- who does what/ competency frameworis

Day 2 - cardiac care - Peter Luke, Cardiac Physiologist and University Lecturer

Covering:

1. Why and when to do an ECG
2. Interpretation of ECG
3. Common arrhythmias in POA
4. Atrial and ventricular arrythmia
5. Recognising abnormalities
6. Case studies in relation to POA
7. ECHO interpretation
8. Case studies

Day 3 - Interpretation of Bloods - Dr James Prentis, Consultant Anaesthetist and Peri operative medicine clinician

Covering:

1. FBC and anaemia pathways
2. Biochemistry
3. Liver function
4. Endocrinology ( thyroid)
5. Clotting including anticoagulation
6. Diabetes pathways and HBA1C
7. Case studies and indications for testing ( all with relation to disease and physiology, medications)

Day 4 - Respiratory, prehab and case studies all pm - Emma McCone

Covering:

1. Breathlessness / asthma/ COPD
2. Peak flow testing/ spirometer
3. Cardio pulmonary exercise testing
4. Prehab and lifestyle modifications
5. Case studies