This is a module based primarily in clinical practice where theoretical concepts will be applied to patient care in the operating department. The module is supported by clinical placements (organised by the University) where colleagues in clinical practice will participate in the development and assessment of clinical skills and applied knowledge. You will have the opportunity to develop and practice essential clinical skills in the skills laboratory. Due to the professional nature of the course, additional hours are allocated to this module to facilitate practice-based development. The allocation of clinical placements is detailed in the Course Handbook. Key concepts covered in this module:

• Reflection
• Moving & handling
• BLS – adult
• Human Factors: Human error and its role in patient outcome
• Aseptic technique
• Airway management
• Vital signs monitoring
• Preparing a portfolio of evidence
• Tourniquets/sharps safety/electrosurgery
• Drug calculations

Practice Outcomes (0% Pass/Fail), meeting outcomes 1, 4 & 5
Drug Calculations (0% Pass/Fail), meeting outcome 3
FINAL ASSESSMENT 2000-word Reflective Account (100%), meeting outcome 2
Reflection on development over year 1 and development of an action plan for year 2 learning. Account must be presented in an appropriate scholarly format.

Due to the professional nature of this award, students must pass all elements of assessment. No internal compensation will be allowed for this module.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):

Assessment in clinical practice is a requirement of the College of Operating Department Practitioners and the Health and Care Professions Council. To support the completion of the practice outcomes element of assessment, you will be allocated to clinical placements which total 720 hours. This assessment will pull together all learning from year one and you will apply this directly to patient care in the operating department.

Case-based learning activities.
Workshop activities
Simulation

Lecture 10 hours
Simulation 20 hours
Workshops 18 hours
Group Assessment Tutorials 1 hour
Individual Assessment Tutorial 1 hour

Specify the number of Guided Independent Study Hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Guided Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.

Reading 100 hours
Practice-based experience – please see Additional Assessment Details for more information

British National Formulary (On-line). Registration via Medicines Complete at https://www.medicinescomplete.com/about/nhs.htm
Hatfield, A. (2014) The Complete Recovery Room Book (5th Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press
Moutrey, S. (2017) Fundamentals of Surgical Instruments. Shrewsbury: TFM Publishing
Shorrock, S. and Williams, C. (2017) Human Factors and Ergonomics in Practice. Boca Raton: CRC Press

Library resources
Access to Blackboard/Microsoft Teams
Access to Safe Medicate on-line drug calculations package
Access to IT suite to complete drug calculations assessment
Access to simulation suite with appropriate equipment and consumables
Students provided with two scrub suits which must be worn during simulation sessions in the skills lab.

Students must meet the course entry requirements for the BSc(Hons) Operating Department Practice

1. Demonstrate fundamental clinical skills and knowledge associated with the provision of safe and effective perioperative care
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Application

2. Reflect on personal and professional development to identify future learning needs
Analysis
Reflection

3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning drug calculations Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

4. Evaluate and interpret local and national policies and guidelines underpinning safe perioperative practice Analysis
Problem Solving

5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of drugs used in perioperative practice
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

This is a module based primarily in clinical practice where theoretical concepts will be applied to patient care in the operating department. You will have the opportunity to develop and practice essential clinical skills in the skills laboratory, including aseptic technique, airway management, vital signs monitoring, Basic Life Support (BLS), and moving and handling. You will explore the role of human error and its role in patient outcomes. You will reflect on your persoanl and professional development throughout the module, and prepare a portfolio of evidence. This module is supported by clinical placements (organised by the University) where colleagues in clinical practice will participate in the development and assessment of clinical skills and applied knowledge. Due to the professional nature of the course, additional hours are allocated to this module to facilitate practice-based development.