EPA 6: Performing surgical procedures and perioperative care
Learn how to perform surgical procedures with confidence — from preparation to recovery. Develop your technical and professional skills across species and case types.
EPA 7: Anaesthetic planning and monitoring
Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform anaesthetic and analgesic techniques safely across different species and clinical situations.
Description
Induce, maintain and recover anaesthetic patients (American Society of Anaesthesiologists 1, 2 or 3), including monitoring vital functions and providing supportive care. Select an appropriate sedative, anaesthetic or analgesic protocol for your patient, considering the species and procedure.
Apply your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and the procedure, as well as psychomotor skills to execute the protocol safely and recognise and manage complications.
Success criteria
You’ll need to demonstrate that you can safely perform sedation, general and regional anaesthesia. You’ll also implement chemical methods of restraint to a consistently high standard across different:
- Animal species
- Clinical presentations
- Acute/chronic conditions
- Case complexities
You’ll deal proficiently with contingencies and complications while working effectively as part of a professional team.
Required competencies
This EPA aligns with the following RCVS Day One Competences:
Veterinary capability
- Clinical reasoning
- Individual animal
- Animal population care and management
Reflective relationships
- Communication
- Collaboration
Professional commitment
- Business/finance