The module assessment consists of two parts:

3500 word case study 100%

Assesses LO's 1,2 and 3

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 feedback
Both elements of assessment need to be passed for successful completion of module

Clinical practice assessment PASS/REFER/FAIL
Assesses LO 4

Anatomy and physiology of the musculo-skeletal system and associated pathophysiology
Introduction to the RCN orthopaedic and trauma practitioner competence framework
Principles of orthopaedic care
Orthopaedic conditions, their care and management
Orthopaedic trauma and its care and management
Pain assessment and management
Complications associated with orthopaedic conditions
Splinting, casting and application of traction
Managing risk in an orthopaedic environment
Interprofessional working with orthopaedic patients

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (36 hours)
30 hours Lectures/ workshops.
3 hours seminars.
3 hours Tutorials.

Guided Independent Study: (264 hours)
42 hours assignment preparation
114 hours Clinical practice and clinical assessment preparation
108 hours Blackboard guided study/ activities.

Bowen, G., McNally,M., Thomas, S., Gibson, A. (eds) (2010) Oxford Handbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma Oxford OUP
Solomon, L., Warwick, D., Nayagam, S. (2014) Apley and Solomon’s Concise System of Orthopaedics and Trauma 4th ed Boco Ratan, CRC Press
Wilmott, H. (2016) Trauma and Orthopaedics at a Glance Chichesster Wiley Blackwell

Library
Blackboard
On line resources
Anatomical models/bones
Clinical practice
Clinical practice supervisor who has an Orthopaedic qualification

Registered Health Care Professional. Working in an orthopaedic or trauma environment
Access to a named clinical practice supervisor who holds an Orthopaedic qualification
A level 6 qualification or evidence of study at this level.

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and critica analysis of the wider contextual issues that influence decision making and problem solving when managing the patient with an orthopaedic condition (Enquiry, Problem Solving, Analysis and Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding and detailed knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of patients with muscular skeletal disorders and how this contributes to managing the patient
(Application, Knowledge and Understanding)

3. Critically evaluate current evidence-based practice to enable the provision of high quality patient care in an interprofessional orthopaedic or trauma environment (Application, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding)

4. Demonstrate achievement of the core competencies for orthopaedic and trauma practitioners (Application, Reflection)