Coursework - Case Study (3500 words) weighted at 100%. Clinical Practice Assessment weighted at 0%.

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 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: (36 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 your own
90 hours Blackboard guided study/ activities.

Clarke,S., Santy-Tomlinson, J. (2014) Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing-An evidence-based approach to musculo-skeletal care Chicester 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

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

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

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

2 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and critical analysis of the wider contextual issues that influence decision making and problem solving when managing the patient with a neuromuscular skeletal condition (Enquiry, Problem Solving, Analysis and Knowledge and Understanding)

3. Demonstrate critical awareness and evaluation of current evidence-based practice to enable the provision of high quality patient care in an interprofessional orthopaedic, trauma or spinal injuries environment (Application, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding)

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

Cannot be studied with: NURS60672 or NURS70730 (Orthopaedic Practice), NURS60723 or NURS70724 (Professional practice in the acute care of persons with spinal injuries).

Practitioners in orthopaedic settings, like yourselves, often encounter people with spinal injuries and practitioners specialising in spinal cord injury care for people with other orthopaedic problems, therefore this exciting module has been developed to enable you to develop your skills and knowledge in both areas of practice. You will study the anatomy and pathophysiology of the neuromusculo-skeletal system in relation to orthopaedic conditions and spinal cord injury and the care requirements of people with these conditions. You will develop clinical skills to meet the Trauma and Orthopaedic practitioner and spinal injuries competencies to enhance your practice.