Module Descriptors
LAW & ETHICS FOR SURGICAL SUPPORT PRACTITIONERS
ODPR40100
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ceri Sudron
Email: ceri.sudron@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 23
Independent Study Hours: 127
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- 2000 WORD ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
2000 word assignment detailing the legal and ethical frameworks that underpin the provision of safe and effective patient care, weighted at 100% (Assessing all LO's)
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Completion of Information Governance on-line activities.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Completion of Information Governance on-line activities.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This module provides an overview of the legal and ethical frameworks which underpin your role as a Surgical Support Practitioner working in the operating theatre, covering:
To support module assessment:
Academic writing/referencing
Use of learning resources
Principles of evidence-based practice
Core module content:
Introduction to legal and ethical frameworks
Promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment: Health and Safety at Work Act
Incident reporting
Information governance
Professionalism & accountability
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Confidentiality, communication & accurate record keeping
Consent
Multidisciplinary team working
To support module assessment:
Academic writing/referencing
Use of learning resources
Principles of evidence-based practice
Core module content:
Introduction to legal and ethical frameworks
Promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment: Health and Safety at Work Act
Incident reporting
Information governance
Professionalism & accountability
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Confidentiality, communication & accurate record keeping
Consent
Multidisciplinary team working
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (23 hours)
21 hours Lectures
1.5 hours Group tutorial
0.5 hours Individual tutorial
Guided Independent Study: (127 hours)
87 hours Reading & blackboard activities
15 hours Information governance
25 hours Preparation for assessment
21 hours Lectures
1.5 hours Group tutorial
0.5 hours Individual tutorial
Guided Independent Study: (127 hours)
87 hours Reading & blackboard activities
15 hours Information governance
25 hours Preparation for assessment
TEXTS
Montgomery, J. (2012) Health Care Law (3rd Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press
Northedge, A. (2005) The Good Study Guide. Milton Keynes: Open University Worldwide
Northedge, A. (2005) The Good Study Guide. Milton Keynes: Open University Worldwide
RESOURCES
Access to Blackboard
IT access
Library facilities
IT access
Library facilities
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet the entry criteria for the University Certificate for Surgical Support Practitioners pathway.
Web Descriptor
This module provides an overview of the legal and ethical frameworks which underpin your role as an Assistant Practitioner working in the operating theatre undertaking the surgical scrub role. You will explore health and safety in the operating department, including risk assessment, incident reporting, and information governance. You will examine the Assistant Practitioner role including your professionalism and accountability, confidentiality and consent, and documentation and record keeping. You will explore the principles of evidence-based practice, Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) working in relation to the safe and effective care of patients in the operating theatre.