Portfolio of Evidence (weighted at 0%) Meets all LO’s

Portfolio should include evidence of meeting KSF competencies and National Occupational Standard using Steinaker and Bell’s experiential learning model. This will include competency framework document demonstrating achievement at participation level for all competencies. This must be verified by mentor. Other evidence will include testimonies of clinical practice, reflective diary, work products etc.)

Oral Presentation (weighted at 100%)
Individual 30 minute Seminar Presentation. Students are asked to identify 6 surgical risks and discuss how these are managed in accordance with local/national guidelines and policy.
(Meets LO’s 2,4 and 5)

All elements of assessment must be passed

Formative Assessment
Simulation: aseptic technique workshop
Reflective diary which will form basis of work based and classroom discussions
Group tutorials
Formative feedback/progress review from mentor
Seminar presentation

This module will provide Health Care Assistants/Trainee Assistant Practitioners with the opportunity to demonstrate development of a range of work-based competencies that are linked to the Skills for Health National Occupational Standards for Health and Social Care and Knowledge and Skills Framework. The aims of the module is to enable students to develop knowledge and understanding required for participation in circulatory and scrub duties for a range of minor-intermediate cases to be determined by your employer and how this applies to their role within surgical practice. This will include

Exploration of HCA/AP role and boundaries
NHS values
Competency development
Health promotion, health education, and empowering healthy lifestyles
Values based practice
Maintaining safe practice including assessing, implementing and modifying care within the Assistant Practitioner scope of practice
Individualised patient care
Personal and professional development

Environmental Conditions
Waste management: household, clinical, sharps
Accounting for swabs, needles & instruments
Principles of infection prevention and control
Standard Precautions including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Aseptic Technique in the operating department

Clinical Practice:
Surgical Equipment/Instrumentation
Sutures & Needles
Dressings
Drains
Electrosurgical Equipment
Tourniquets & Exanguinators
Principles of Surgical care planning
Surgical Techniques
5 steps to safer surgery
VTE: Assessment & Prophylaxis
Pressure ulceration : Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis
Patient Positioning including assessment of moving and handling risk

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (60 hours)
48 hours Lectures
6 hours Aseptic technique Workshops
3 hours Group/individual tutorials
3 hours Seminar presentations

Guided Independent Study Independent Study: (540 hours)
300 hours – to be negotiated between the student and clinical practice mentor using WORLD, (Channell 2002) Work based learning and reflective journal in order to achieve competencies
240 hours preparation for assessment and reading

Skills labs and access to surgical gloves, gowns, drapes and surgical instrumentation.
Clinical mentor

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

Enrolled onto the Fd Sc Acute Care
To be supported by the employer to undertake the Trainee Assistant Practitioner role

1. Demonstrate the achievement of clinical skills and knowledge identified in the competency framework document working towards assistant practitioner level adhering to the HCA code of conduct, values, attributes and behaviours required to provide safe and effective surgical practice
(Application, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Health Specific Option)

2. Evaluate and interpret national and local policies and guidelines underpinning safe surgical practice
(Analysis, Communication, Learning, Problem Solving)

3. Evaluate and effectively communicate data relating to the patient’s condition during surgery
(Analysis, Communication, Learning)

4. Demonstrate core skills and knowledge across a range of surgical specialities falling with the scope of practice of the Assistant Practitioner (Analysis, Problem Solving).

5. Reflect upon personal and professional development of assistant practitioner role in delivering safe and effective surgical practice (Application, Enquiry, Reflection)

Reflective Account (weighted at 50%) Meets all LO’s

1500 word Reflective Account demonstrating personal and professional development throughout the module. This will include discussion of areas for further development in the second year of the course.

Oral Presentation (weighted at 50%)
Individual 30 minute Seminar Presentation. Students are asked to identify 6 surgical risks and discuss how these are managed in accordance with local/national guidelines and policy.
(Meets LO’s 2,4 and 5)

Practice Outcomes (0% Pass / Fail) meeting all module outcomes. Students will submit a completed competency framework document demonstrating achievement at participation level for all competencies, meeting KSF competencies and National Occupational Standards using Steinaker and Bell’s experiential learning model. This must be verified by a mentor. This will be supported by a portfolio of evidence which will include testimonies of clinical practice, work products, learning experiences etc.

All elements of assessment must be passed

Formative Assessment
Simulation: aseptic technique workshop
Reflective diary which will form basis of work based and classroom discussions
Group tutorials
Formative feedback/progress review from mentor
Seminar presentation

Enrolled onto the Fd Sc Perioperative Care
To be supported by the employer to undertake the Trainee Assistant Practitioner role

This module will provide Trainee Assistant Practitioners (TAP) with the opportunity to demonstrate development in a range of work-based competencies that are linked to the Skills for Health National Occupational Standards for Health and Social Care and Knowledge and Skills Framework. The aims of the module are to enable students to develop the knowledge and understanding required for participating in circulating and scrub duties for a range of minor-intermediate cases, and how this applies to their Assistant Practitioner role within surgical practice. Students will explore the Assistant Practitioner role, scope of practice, code of conduct, and accountability while developing clinical skills to deliver safe and effective individualised patient care. Students will examine the principles and protocols of infection prevention and control, aseptic technique, health promotion and education, surgical safety, and patient risk assessment within the operating department. Students will reflect on their personal and professional development throughout the module.