11 Feb 2026 (Available)
Apply by: 12 Feb 2026
February intake
HIgh Wycombe/ blended
Attendance dates: 11 Feb 2026, 25 Feb 2026, 04 Mar 2026, 18 Mar 2026, 15 Apr 2026, 05 May 2026, 20 May 2026, 03 Jun 2026, 24 Jun 2026
Course overview
Dates - 11/02/26 (Online), 25/02/26 (Online), 04/03/26 (Online), 18/03/26(Online), 15/04/26 (Online), 05/05/26 (Face to Face), 20/05/26 (Online), 03/06/26 (Online), 24/06/26 (Online)
This module will provide the student with the skills and knowledge required, to perform in the role of the surgical first assistant within the perioperative setting. The student will have the opportunity to reflect on and analyse their clinical practice, use evidence to increase their understanding of the role of the surgical first assistant, communication, professional issues and teamwork in this speciality area.
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Funding
£1,350.00
Why choose BNU?
96% of BNU graduates are in employment, conducting further study, volunteering, travelling, or caring for others 15 months after graduating (HESA 2024)
Silver for Teaching Excellence (TEF 2023)
No. 1 in the UK for Student Satisfaction. Positivity ranking amongst registered students (NSS 2024)
Top 10 for Teaching Quality. The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Course details
Course leader
Jonathan Devine
Administrator
Telephone
0330 123 2023
Course delivery
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Prerequisites
- You must be a registered practitioner, currently be employed within the theatre environment; with a minimum of 12 months experience in the scrub role.
- Completion of a Theatre manager approval form highlighting that the hospital/trust accepts vicarious liability for you, updated job description to highlight this extended role, local policy in place which supports the SFA role and a risk assessment for the extended role (evidence of these pre-requisites will be requested by the module lead upon application).
- The allocation/agreement of appropriate mentors: consultant surgeons in two speciality areas, one of which must cover laparoscopic surgery; a senior practitioner (registered Nurse or ODP), who also has a mentorship award and is currently in or familiar with advanced roles (Surgical First Assistant or higher) to oversee the whole of your training
- It's also advisable to have completed or have arranged an in-house catheterisation course prior to starting the module in order to meet local policy requirements
- During this module you'll need to undertake 100 hours performing the role of the Surgical First Assistant.
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