Access to IT and Internet facilities
Access to BLACKBOARD
Access to University Library facilities
Access to skills laboratory
Access to clinical placement areas

The module will be studied over 2 semesters, each of 26 weeks duration. Learning strategies reflect professional requirements of the Award; students will focus on application of skills and knowledge developed in the Level 1 module Foundations of Operating Department Practice to a range of specialised clinical practice areas.

The focus of this module is preparation for professional practice. The module is therefore weighted in favour of clinical practice to facilitate the development and application of professional skills and knowledge in a range of contexts (e.g. elective, emergency). University-based sessions will be in the format of one or two-day `conferences' which will focus on key aspects of practice (e.g. obstetrics, paediatrics).

Students will be assessed holistically, using case studies as a means of testing the student's knowledge base in the context of practice.

Learning strategies for the module:

Contact Hours - 28%:
- Taught/conference sessions 13%
- Group work 10%
- Tutorials 5%

Independent Study Hours - 72%:
- Reading and research activities 30%
- BLACKBOARD related activities 17%
- Preparation for assessment 20%
- Preparation for presentations 5%

1. 2500 word literature review (25%) meeting LO's 3, 5 and 6

2. 2 hour unseen written examination (25%) meeting LO's 1, 2 and 5

3. Viva (25%) meeting LO's 4, 5 and 6

4. Seminar Presentation written summary reflective account (25%) meeting LO's 2, 3, 5 and 7

5. Assessment in clinical practice (0%) meeting LO's 1, 2 and 5

Students must pass each item of assessment

Formative Assessment:
Formative feedback will be provided on assessment activities via timetabled assessment-specific tutorials.

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Brazier, M. (2003). Medicine, Patients, and the Law (3rd Ed.). London: Penguin ISBN: 978-0140250022

Gould, B. E. (2006) Pathophysiology for the Health Professions (3rd Ed.) Philadelphia: Saunders ISBN: 978-1416002103

Hatfield, A. & Tronson, M. (2001). The Complete Recovery Room Book (3rd Ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press ISBN: 978-0192632180

Henry, M. M. and Thompson, J. N.. (2004) Clinical Surgery (2nd Ed.). London: Saunders ISBN: 978-0702027192

Polit, D. E. (2005). Essentials of Nursing Research: Methods, Appraisal and Utilization (6th Ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott ISBN: 978-0781749725

Rang, H. P., Dale, M. M., Ritter, J. M. and Flower, R. (2006) Rang and Dale?s Pharmacology. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone ISBN: 97800443069116

Rothrock, J. C. (2006). Alexander`s Care of the Patient in Surgery (13th Ed.). St Louis: Mosby ISBN: 978-0323039277

Studies will follow the themes of:
Peri-operative Practice - students will develop their repertoire of professional skills and knowledge in a range of clinical contexts (e.g. paediatrics, obstetrics, clinical emergencies). Profession-specific elements of the Award will be addressed throughout year 2.

Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues - will focus on the issues of professional scope of practice and legal and ethical issues surrounding the care and treatment of incompetent patients, and death and dying. In preparation for statutory registration, students will review the Health Profession Council's requirements for registration and re-registration.

Information Literacy - will develop analytical skills to assist the student in interpreting data regarding the patient's condition and research data which influence practice.

Health Studies - builds on the first year module to review pathophysiological processes. Students will also review health policy and its influence on health promotion and practice.

Students will be required demonstrate 120 credits at Level 1 via completion of module HEN50048-1: Foundations of Operating Department Practice