Module Descriptors
TISSUE VIABILITY
NURS60273
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Mark Lovatt
Email: M.J.Lovatt@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (48)
30 hours Classroom delivered lectures
6 hours Case studies
12 hours Group work
Independent Study Hours: (102)
22 hours Blackboard directed activities
40 hours Assignment preparation
30 hours Classroom delivered lectures
6 hours Case studies
12 hours Group work
Independent Study Hours: (102)
22 hours Blackboard directed activities
40 hours Assignment preparation
Module Resources
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Tissue Viability
Library
IT resources
Library
IT resources
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Working where tissue viability management takes place
Module Indicative Content
This module will: provide an opportunity for students to explore the theory of wound management to support personal reflection and clinical practice, to facilitate an awareness of applying research based findings in order to change practice. Students will also consider the impact of professional judgement and accountability when manageing acute and chronic wounds.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment:
A case study 2500 words weighted at 100% (addressing all LO's)
A systematic evaluative and reflective case study of a client from practice. With particular reference to the assessment, implementation, management and evaluation of their wound management in the context of the holistic proless.
Formative Assessment:
Tutorials, Problem solving activities
A case study 2500 words weighted at 100% (addressing all LO's)
A systematic evaluative and reflective case study of a client from practice. With particular reference to the assessment, implementation, management and evaluation of their wound management in the context of the holistic proless.
Formative Assessment:
Tutorials, Problem solving activities
Module Texts
Dealey, C. (2003), The Care of Wounds, A Guide for Nurses, 3rd edition, Oxford, Blackwell Science Ltd
Hampton, S. and Collins, F. (2004) Tissue Viability, London. Whurr Publications
White, R.J. (2004) Trends in Wound Care, Vol III, Quay Books, Salisbury
Hampton, S. and Collins, F. (2004) Tissue Viability, London. Whurr Publications
White, R.J. (2004) Trends in Wound Care, Vol III, Quay Books, Salisbury