Clarke, S.., Santy-Tomlinson, J. (2014) Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing- An evidence-based approach to musculo-skeletal care Chichester Wiley Blackwell
Chhabra,H.(ed) (2015) ISCoS Textbook on Comprehensive Management of Spinal Cord Injuries New Delhi, Wolters Kluwer
Sisto, S., Druin, E., Macht Sliwinski, M. (2008) Spinal Cord Injuries: Management and Rehabilitation St.Louis, Mosby
Solomon, L., Warwick, D., Nayagam, S. (2014) Apley and Solomon ¿s Concise System of Orthopaedics and Trauma 4th ed Boco Ratan, CRC Press

Anatomy and physiology of the musculo-skeletal and nervous systems and associated pathophysiology
Introduction to the RCN orthopaedic and trauma practitioner competence framework and spinal injuries competencies
Principles of orthopaedic/spinal injuries care
Orthopaedic conditions, their care and management
Orthopaedic trauma and its care and management
Causes of spinal cord injury
Assessment, acute care and management of the patient with spinal cord injury
Psychological affects following spinal cord injury
Pain assessment and management
Complications associated with orthopaedic conditions and spinal cord injuries
Splinting, casting and application of traction
Managing risk in an orthopaedic/spinal injuries environment
Interprofessional working with orthopaedic/spinal injured patients
Ethical considerations relating to orthopaedic/spinal cord injuries practice

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (72 hours)
54 hours Lectures / workshops /practical demonstration
15 hours Seminars
3 hours Tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (228 hours)
36 hours assignment preparation
102 hours Clinical practice and clinical assessment preparation to include a minimum of one week’s experience of the opposite speciality to own
90 hours Blackboard guided study/activities

The module assessment consists of two parts:

3000 word case study 100%

Assesses LO's 1,2 and 3

Clinical practice assessment PASS/REFER/FAIL
Assesses LO 4

Both elements of the assessment must be passed.

Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Student presentation of the pathophysiology of the patient’s condition for the chosen case study
peer and tutor feedback.
Tutorials, clinical practice supervisor feedback.

Registered Healthcare Practitioner
Working in an orthopaedic, trauma or spinal injuries environment
Access to a clinical practice supervisor who holds an Orthopaedic or spinal injuries qualification.

Library
Blackboard
On line resources
Anatomical models/bones
Access to a named clinical practice supervisor who has an Orthopaedic or spinal injuries qualification

1. DEMONSTRATE A SYSTEMATIC UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND HOLISTIC CARE OF PATIENTS WITH NEUROMUSCULAR SKELETAL DISORDERS
(Knowledge and Understanding, application)

2. CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE PRINCIPLES THAT UNDERPIN SAFE AND EFFECTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR SKELETAL PRACTICE
(Analysis, Knowledge and Understanding, Problem-Solving)

3. ANALYSE AND IMPLEMENT EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE TO ENHANCE QUALITY, HOLISTIC PATIENT CARE WITHIN AN INTERPROFESSIONAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT
(Enquiry, Application, Knowledge and Understanding)

4. DEMONSTRATE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ORTHOPAEDIC, TRAUMA AND SPINAL INJURIES PRACTITIONERS (Application, Reflection)

Can not be studied with: NURS60672 (Orthopaedic Practice), NURS60723 (Professional practice in the acute care of persons with spinal injuries).

Teaching on the module is organised to help you work towards meeting the intended learning outcomes. Successful completion of this module is an essential element of the BSc (Hons) Nursing programme for all adult, child health and mental health fields.