Module Descriptors
SURGICAL PRACTICE FOR SURGICAL SUPPORT PRACTITIONERS
ODPR40102
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Angela Woolliscroft
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 69
Independent Study Hours: 231
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 1
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 2 to Term 1
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 3
- Occurrence A1, Stafford Campus, Term 2 to Term 1
- Occurrence A2, Stafford Campus, Term 3
- Occurrence A3, Stafford Campus, Term 1
- Occurrence B, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Term 1
- Occurrence B, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Term 2 to Term 1
- Occurrence B, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Term 3
Sites
- University Hospital of North Staffordshire
- Stafford Campus
Assessment
- 30 MINUTE SEMINAR PRESENTATION weighted at 100%
- CLINICAL PRACTICE OUTCOMES weighted at 0%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
30 Minute Seminar Presentation weighted at 100% (Assessing LO's 1, 2 and 4)
Students are asked to identify 6 clinical risks throughout the surgical phase and discuss how these risks are managed in accordance with local/national guidelines and policy.
Clinical Practice Outcomes weighted at 0% (Assessing all LO's)
Students will submit a completed assessment record and associated evidence.
Students must pass all elements of assessment.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Simulation: Aseptic technique workshop.
Completion of surgical work sheets.
Students are asked to identify 6 clinical risks throughout the surgical phase and discuss how these risks are managed in accordance with local/national guidelines and policy.
Clinical Practice Outcomes weighted at 0% (Assessing all LO's)
Students will submit a completed assessment record and associated evidence.
Students must pass all elements of assessment.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Simulation: Aseptic technique workshop.
Completion of surgical work sheets.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Module content is based around the core underpinning knowledge required for participation in circulating and scrub duties for a range of minor-intermediate cases to be determined by your employer. The module covers:
Core Concepts:
Environment Conditions
Waste disposal: household, clinical, sharps
Accounting for swabs, needles & instruments
Principles of Infection Control
Standard Precautions
Aseptic Technique in the Operating Department
Practice:
Surgical Equipment/Instrumentation
Sutures & Needles
Dressings
Drains
Electrosurgical Equipment
Tourniquets & Exsanguinators
Principles of Surgical Care Planning
Surgical Techniques
5 Steps to Safer Surgery
VTE: Assessment & Prophylaxis
Pressure Ulceration: Risk Assessment & Prophylaxis
Patient Positioning
Core Concepts:
Environment Conditions
Waste disposal: household, clinical, sharps
Accounting for swabs, needles & instruments
Principles of Infection Control
Standard Precautions
Aseptic Technique in the Operating Department
Practice:
Surgical Equipment/Instrumentation
Sutures & Needles
Dressings
Drains
Electrosurgical Equipment
Tourniquets & Exsanguinators
Principles of Surgical Care Planning
Surgical Techniques
5 Steps to Safer Surgery
VTE: Assessment & Prophylaxis
Pressure Ulceration: Risk Assessment & Prophylaxis
Patient Positioning
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Scheduled Teaching and Learning Activities: (69 hours)
50 hours Lectures
4 hours Tutorial support
15 hours Workshops/simulation
Guided Independent Study: (231 hours)
135 hours Reading & Blackboard Activities
50 hours Assessment Preparation
26 hours Completion of Work sheets
20 hours Reflection on Practice
To complete the practical element of the module students will be expected to complete a minimum of 240 hours supervised and assessed clinical practice.
50 hours Lectures
4 hours Tutorial support
15 hours Workshops/simulation
Guided Independent Study: (231 hours)
135 hours Reading & Blackboard Activities
50 hours Assessment Preparation
26 hours Completion of Work sheets
20 hours Reflection on Practice
To complete the practical element of the module students will be expected to complete a minimum of 240 hours supervised and assessed clinical practice.
TEXTS
Henry, M. M. and Thompson, J. N. (2012) Clinical Surgery (3rd Edition). London: Saunders
McLatchie, G., Borley, N. and Chikwe, J. (2013) Oxford Handbook of Clinical Surgery (4th Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press
Phillips, N. (2012) Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique (12th Edition). Philadelphia: Mosby
Rothrock, J. C. (2010). Alexander`s Care of the Patient in Surgery (14th Edition). St Louis: Mosby
McLatchie, G., Borley, N. and Chikwe, J. (2013) Oxford Handbook of Clinical Surgery (4th Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press
Phillips, N. (2012) Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique (12th Edition). Philadelphia: Mosby
Rothrock, J. C. (2010). Alexander`s Care of the Patient in Surgery (14th Edition). St Louis: Mosby
RESOURCES
Skills labs and access to surgical gloves, gowns, drapes & surgical instrumentation.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet the entry requirements set for the University Certificate for Surgical Support Practitioners