The LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Anaesthesia (Dip Anaesthesia) is a specialised qualification designed for healthcare professionals who wish to advance their expertise in the field of anaesthesia. This programme is not intended for fresh candidates but is aimed at experienced learners seeking to strengthen their professional competence, expand their knowledge base, and achieve their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) goals.
Anaesthesia plays a critical role in modern healthcare, ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical and medical procedures. This diploma equips learners with the essential principles and practices of anaesthesia, including pre-operative assessment, pharmacology, pain management, monitoring techniques, and post-operative care. By focusing on both theoretical understanding and applied skills, this qualification prepares learners to deliver high-quality anaesthetic care within clinical and multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
The programme is particularly valuable for healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, and allied health practitioners who wish to enhance their career opportunities in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine. Learners gain insights into international best practices and standards, enabling them to apply their skills confidently in diverse healthcare environments.
Centres offering the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Anaesthesia must ensure that they have qualified and competent staff, along with the appropriate facilities, learning materials, and resources to deliver outstanding training. This ensures that every learner receives a high-quality educational experience aligned with global healthcare standards. By completing this qualification, learners will not only improve their clinical knowledge but also advance their professional standing in the healthcare sector.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Anesthesia (Dip Anesthesia)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
240
Qualification #
LICQ2200881
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Anesthesia (Dip Anesthesia), applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200881-1 |
Fundamentals of Paediatric Surgery |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200881-2 |
Pre-Operative Assessment and Patient Preparation |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200881-3 |
Anaesthesia and Pain Management in Paediatric Surgery |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200881-4 |
Surgical Techniques and Intra-Operative Care |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200881-5 |
Post-Operative Care and Complication Management |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200881-6 |
Professional Practice and Ethical Considerations in Paediatric Surgery |
10 |
40 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Paediatric Surgery
Learners will be able to:
- Explain the scope, principles, and importance of paediatric surgery in modern healthcare.
- Identify differences between paediatric and adult surgical approaches.
- Apply the concepts of patient safety and child-centred surgical care.
- Recognise common conditions requiring paediatric surgical intervention.
Unit 2: Pre-Operative Assessment and Patient Preparation
Learners will be able to:
- Conduct comprehensive pre-operative evaluations for paediatric patients.
- Assess patient risk factors and medical histories to ensure safe surgery.
- Apply preparation protocols including fasting, medication, and psychological readiness.
- Demonstrate effective communication with children and families before surgery.
Unit 3: Anaesthesia and Pain Management in Paediatric Surgery
Learners will be able to:
- Describe the principles of paediatric anaesthesia and monitoring.
- Apply safe pain management techniques for infants and children.
- Recognise potential anaesthetic risks and how to minimise them.
- Evaluate pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to pain relief.
Unit 4: Surgical Techniques and Intra-Operative Care
Learners will be able to:
- Identify common paediatric surgical procedures and techniques.
- Apply infection control and aseptic practices during surgery.
- Assist in intra-operative monitoring and patient safety protocols.
- Work effectively as part of the surgical team in paediatric operations.
Unit 5: Post-Operative Care and Complication Management
Learners will be able to:
- Provide appropriate monitoring and care during the recovery phase.
- Recognise and manage common post-operative complications in paediatric patients.
- Apply strategies for effective pain relief and emotional support post-surgery.
- Support families in understanding recovery processes and discharge plans.
Unit 6: Professional Practice and Ethical Considerations in Paediatric Surgery
Learners will be able to:
- Apply professional standards and ethical guidelines in paediatric surgical practice.
- Communicate sensitively with children, families, and healthcare teams.
- Recognise legal and ethical challenges specific to paediatric surgery.
- Demonstrate reflective practice and commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Paediatric Surgery (Cert PS) must meet the following requirements to ensure quality training delivery, international compliance, and learner success:
- Qualified and Experienced Trainers – Centres must employ trainers with relevant medical, surgical, or healthcare qualifications, along with proven professional experience in paediatric surgery or related fields.
- Accredited Learning Facilities – Training venues should provide suitable classrooms, simulation labs, and access to clinical practice environments where appropriate.
- Updated Learning Resources – Learners must have access to textbooks, case studies, surgical guidelines, journals, e-learning platforms, and interactive study materials.
- Effective Assessment Systems – Centres must be able to deliver a range of assessments, including written assignments, case studies, practical demonstrations, and presentations, in line with LICQual assessment standards.
- Internal and External Quality Assurance – Centres should implement robust internal verification procedures and comply with LICQual’s external quality assurance policies to maintain international standards.
- Blended and Online Learning Capacity – Facilities for classroom-based, blended, or fully online delivery must be available to support local and international learners.
- Health, Safety, and Compliance Standards – Training centres must meet occupational health, safety, and accessibility requirements to ensure a secure and inclusive learning environment.
- Skilled Administrative Support Staff – Centres must provide trained staff for learner registrations, records management, assessment scheduling, and certification processes.
- Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) – Trainers and assessors must engage in CPD to stay updated with the latest paediatric surgical practices and educational standards.
- Learner-Centred Support Services – Centres must ensure learners receive academic guidance, mentoring, and support throughout the duration of the qualification.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Palliative Medicine (Dip PM) must meet the following requirements to ensure the highest standards of training and learner success:
- Qualified and Competent Trainers – Centres must employ trainers with relevant academic qualifications and professional experience in palliative medicine, healthcare, or end-of-life care.
- Approved Learning Facilities – Adequate classrooms, training venues, and digital platforms should be available, equipped with modern teaching aids such as projectors, simulation tools, and e-learning resources.
- Access to Up-to-Date Learning Materials – Centres must provide learners with textbooks, case studies, clinical guidelines, journals, and online resources relevant to palliative care and medicine.
- Robust Assessment System – Ability to conduct written assignments, case studies, practical assessments, and presentations in compliance with LICQual assessment requirements.
- Quality Assurance Framework – Centres must demonstrate strong internal verification and comply with LICQual’s external quality assurance procedures to maintain international training standards.
- Blended and Online Learning Capability – Facilities to support classroom, online, or hybrid learning delivery, ensuring accessibility for both local and international learners.
- Health and Safety Compliance – Training centres must meet occupational health, safety, and accessibility requirements to provide a secure and inclusive learning environment.
- Administrative Support Staff – Centres must have trained administrative teams to handle learner registration, record keeping, assessments, and certification processes.
- Commitment to Continuous Improvement – Trainers and staff must engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to keep teaching practices aligned with the latest developments in palliative medicine.
- Learner-Centred Support – Centres must provide guidance, mentoring, and pastoral care to ensure learners receive the support they need throughout their qualification journey.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
