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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (MEDI90104)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Semester 2
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students will critically evaluate the principles of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), including an assessment of the role of perioperative ultrasound, the team-based approach to the entire patient journey and the components of care at each stage. Students will critically evaluate the concept of ERAS, its intraoperative and postoperative considerations for multiple different types of surgeries and the role of clinical ultrasound within its framework.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
- Critique the intraoperative and post-operative considerations for ERAS and the role of perioperative ultrasound
- Critique ERAS considerations for multiple different types of surgery and the role of perioperative ultrasound
- Assess the quality audit cycle for ERAS programs
Generic skills
- Academic distinction
- Integrity and self-awareness
- Improve problem-solving skills
- Improve analytical skills
- Improve ability to work as a team member
- Improve confidence about tackling unfamiliar problems
Last updated: 31 January 2024