Programme information

Find out more information about the clinical placement model, or generic programme information below.

Bachelor of Health Science - Perioperative Practice major

Want to become an anaesthetic technician and care for patients throughout their operating theatre journey? Study the Perioperative Practice major in the Bachelor of Health Science, with online learning options.

The Perioperative Practice major includes online learning options, which means students can study course content online from outside of Auckland, and access clinical placement experiences in real-life settings with one of our hospital providers, as close to their preferred location as possible. Some on-campus attendance may be required.

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Recognition of Prior Learning information

Current registered ATs with an active APC who have completed the AT pathway within the Diploma in Applied Science may be eligible for the award of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to a maximum of 180-points (50%) of the 360-point degree. From 2027, this cohort would apply for RPL as an individual application.

Degree registered nurses and paramedics may also be eligible for significant RPL, up to 240-points (66%) of the 360-point degree.

For further information, please contact fhes.enquiries@aut.ac.nz

Urgent, Critically Unsafe, Unlawful Practice, Inappropriate Clinical Practice, Matters of student wellbeing

Please contact the on-duty AUT staff member on 021 988 738.

Please email the Programme Leader in communication pertaining to clinical competency matters. Include student name and ID in the subject line.