Programme details
| Programme title | ASP in Intro and Lower GI Physiology |
| Programme code | APS3-1-2 |
| Outcome awards | NSHCS accredited ASP in Intro and Lower GI Physiology incorporating:
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| Total credits | 20 |
| Programme level | 7 |
| Programme length | 1 year |
| Mode(s) of study | Work-based with integrated part time academic study |
| Date of approval | 1st January 2018 |
| NSHCS programme fee | £870 |
Programme aim
On completion of this ASP practitioners will have completed an introduction to the GI system with specialist focus on lower GI physiology. Practitioners will be proficient in breath tests, glucose monitoring, and endoanal ultrasound enabling them to practice within a Gastrointestinal Physiology department. This course is designed for nurses and other healthcare professionals who are working in the GI field but have not received formalised training in GI as a specialist area. AGIP support this ASP as a route to accreditation as an independent practitioner to ensure patient safety standards are upheld.
Programme structure
| Module code | Module title | Credits |
| SPS302 | Introduction to Gastrointestinal Physiology | 10 |
| SPS320 | Lower GI Physiology and Endoanal Ultrasound | 10 |
| Total credits | 20 |
Learning, training and assessment methods
| Learning and training | Assessment | |
| Clinical experiential learning |
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| Academic study |
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Entry requirements
Employer sponsors are responsible for approving the trainee’s enrolment on the programme based on their existing qualifications and experience.