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Anand Kannan serves as a Clinical Skills Tutor at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) within the School of Allied Health and Social Care, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care. He is a registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with the Health and Care Professions Council, bringing over 20 years of clinical experience from theatres in the UK, Middle East, and Asia. He concurrently maintains clinical practice at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke’s.
His academic qualifications include:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical and Healthcare Education (Anglia Ruskin University)
- Preparing to Teach in Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) (Cambridge Regional College)
- BSc (Hons) in Acute Care (Anglia Ruskin University)
- Diploma in Higher Education in Operating Department Practice (Anglia Ruskin University)
Anand's research interests center on anaesthesia and simulation curriculum development. Currently pursuing a Masters in Medical and Healthcare Education, he aims to innovate in perioperative training through simulation-based learning. His work addresses critical gaps in operating department practice education, emphasizing patient safety and evidence-based protocols.
His scholarly contributions, such as his 2008 study on heparinised saline versus normal saline and the 2010 poster on compartment syndrome, demonstrate engagement in perioperative practice and surgical safety. These works span disciplines including surgical nursing, trauma management, and clinical guidelines, reflecting a commitment to improving outcomes in operating theatres.
No scientific awards were mentioned for Anand Kannan.
As a Clinical mentor and Assessor, he guides students in Operating Department Practice and related healthcare programs. His teaching spans BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice, pre and post-registration adult nursing, CPD modules, and Healthcare Science. While his clinical mentorship is evident, no specific research grants were detailed in the provided information.
