Summative

Case study to form part of the portfolio weighted at 100%

Portfolio - 1.SWOT Analysis
2.Learning Contracts
3.Actions Plans
4. Reflective diary demonstrating progression of learning and competency
2000 word reflective case study to address learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4.

Clinical practise document to address learning outcome 1 – weighted at 0% pass/fail

All need to be passed for successful completion of module

Formative
Oral presentation – teaching package

The aim of the module is to raise awareness of the processes involved in nursing a patient with an acute spinal cord injury. It is designed as an intense module to look at the vast area of spinal injury. It is applicable to all disciplines.
The number of spinal cord injuries nationally are low in number approximately 1400 new injuries per year therefore they are seen only sporadically in acute trusts. Managing these patients correctly is essential to ensure a good functional outcome, therefore this module will give an understanding of the necessary management, possible complications and the psychosocial impact.

Portfolio and reflective writing development; philosophy/objectives of care; development of acute spinal injury care and services; research/prognosis of disability; review of central/autonomic nervous system; pathology Spinal cord injury patterns of neurological deficit in trauma and non-trauma cases; neurological assessment; neurogenic dysfunction; acute Spinal Cord Injury implications; respiratory assessment/assessment; conservative care v surgical care; roles of the MDT; ethical issues; Spinal cord injury in children, elderly/changing client population/management issues; spinal cord injury and hospital acquired infections; rehabilitation; support groups.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (72 hours)
44 hours Lectures
10 hours workshops
18 hours Practise demonstrations

Guided Independent Study: (78 hours)
41 hours clinical
17 hours literature searching
20 hours Assignment preparation

Library
IT resources
Multidisciplinary team.
Clinical practice placement and mentor
Specialist Centre practitioners

ISCoS Textbook on Comprehensive Management of Spinal Cord Injuries

Grundy D. & Swain A. (2002) ABC of Spinal Cord Injury 4th Ed. BMJ Books: London

Tortora Gerard J. (2005) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 13th International Ed. Wiley & Sons Ltd

Sisto S E, Druin E, Macht Sliwinski M. Spinal Cord Injuries: Management and Rehabilitation, Mosby, 2009

12 months qualification as a Registered Health Care Professional

1. Demonstrate systematic understanding and detailed clinical knowledge of the acute care of a person with spinal injuries. (Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning)

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiological effects of spinal cord injury & the impact this may have on other systems. (Application, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding)

3. Demonstrate through reflection systematic understanding of clinical decision making and reasoning when assessing the patient with a new spinal cord injury and how it is applied in practise.
(Application, Problem Solving, Reflection)

4. Critically evaluate the appropriate evidence based strategies in the application of treatment in the management of patients with spinal cord injuries. (Analysis, Enquiry)