Surgical First Assistant Certificate of Credit
Course overview
• A unique Surgical First Assistant course (Part 1) which combines online learning with supervised clinical practice, to enable you to successfully undertake the role of a Surgical First Assistant (SFA) within the NHS or independent healthcare sector • Underpinning knowledge developed through online learning allowing flexible study around own commitments • Supported by academics who have a wealth of skills, expertise and professional credibility related to the Surgical First Assistant role • Clinical skills and competencies relevant to the role of the Surgical First Assistant developed through work-based learning at place of employment • Legal, Professional and Ethical issues of the SFA role • Role boundaries, communication and working as part of the surgical team
Key highlights
- Combines online learning with supervised clinical practice in the workplace
- Prepares you for the Surgical First Assistant role in NHS or independent sector
- Clinical skills and competencies developed through work-based learning at your employer
- Covers legal, professional and ethical issues of the SFA role
- Explores role boundaries, communication and working within the surgical team
- Taught by academics with professional credibility in the SFA role
Entry requirements
Have appropriate experience in performing the scrub role at a competent level within the perioperative environment You will hold a degree or Diploma in Higher Education (or equivalent) relevant to your professional qualification Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications (Diploma or degree level)*
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Surgical First Assistant
- Theatre Practitioner
- Perioperative Nurse
- Operating Department Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £925 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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