Module Descriptors
APPLIED SURGICAL PRACTICE
ODPR50109
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
45 credits
Contact
Leader: Angela Woolliscroft
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 119
Independent Study Hours: 331
Total Learning Hours: 450
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 1
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 2
- 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 AA, Stafford Campus, Term 1
- Occurrence AA, Stafford Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence AA, Stafford Campus, Term 3
- Occurrence B, Stafford Campus, Term 1
- Occurrence B, Stafford Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence B, Stafford Campus, Term 3
- Occurrence C, Stafford Campus, Term 1
- Occurrence C, Stafford Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence C, Stafford Campus, Term 3
- Occurrence D, Stafford Campus, Term 1
- Occurrence D, Stafford Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence D, Stafford Campus, Term 3
- Occurrence DD, Stafford Campus, Term 1
- Occurrence DD, Stafford Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence DD, Stafford Campus, Term 3
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z1~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z2~1 DO NOT USE
Sites
- Stafford Campus
Assessment
- LITERATURE REVIEW weighted at 100%
- PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Core Concepts:
Pathophysiology applied to surgery
Gastrointestinal disorders
Urinary disorders
Reproductive disorders
Special senses
Endocrine dysfunction
Nature of cancer
Peripheral vascular disease
Trauma
Assessment and management of individual patient needs during surgery
Patient positioning
Pre-surgical assessment
Practice:
Surgery in specialist areas
ENT
Obstetric
Vascular
Trauma/Emergency
Abdominal surgery
Responding to surgical emergencies
Haemorrhage
Acute abdomen
Infection
Handover of patient care
Organ donation
Use of specialised equipment to support surgery:
LASER
Microscope
Endoscopic equipment
Imaging
Pathophysiology applied to surgery
Gastrointestinal disorders
Urinary disorders
Reproductive disorders
Special senses
Endocrine dysfunction
Nature of cancer
Peripheral vascular disease
Trauma
Assessment and management of individual patient needs during surgery
Patient positioning
Pre-surgical assessment
Practice:
Surgery in specialist areas
ENT
Obstetric
Vascular
Trauma/Emergency
Abdominal surgery
Responding to surgical emergencies
Haemorrhage
Acute abdomen
Infection
Handover of patient care
Organ donation
Use of specialised equipment to support surgery:
LASER
Microscope
Endoscopic equipment
Imaging
Module Learning Strategies
CONTACT HOURS:
Lecture 90 hours
Tutorial Support 4 hours
VLE activities 25 hours
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS:
Reading & Blackboard Activities - 195 hours
Assessment preparation - 71 hours
Completion of work sheets - 35 hours
Reflection on Practice - 30 hours
Clinical Practice in accordance with professional body requirements
Lecture 90 hours
Tutorial Support 4 hours
VLE activities 25 hours
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS:
Reading & Blackboard Activities - 195 hours
Assessment preparation - 71 hours
Completion of work sheets - 35 hours
Reflection on Practice - 30 hours
Clinical Practice in accordance with professional body requirements
Module Additional Assessment Details
3000 word Literature Review (100%) meeting outcomes 1 and 3
Students will review the literature to compare and contrast 2 methods of treatment for a named condition; one treatment method must be surgical.
Practice Outcomes (0% Pass / Fail) meeting module outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4
Students will submit a completed assessment record and supporting evidence.
Students must pass both elements of assessment
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Completion of surgical worksheets
Participation in discussion forum via Blackboard
Students will review the literature to compare and contrast 2 methods of treatment for a named condition; one treatment method must be surgical.
Practice Outcomes (0% Pass / Fail) meeting module outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4
Students will submit a completed assessment record and supporting evidence.
Students must pass both elements of assessment
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Completion of surgical worksheets
Participation in discussion forum via Blackboard
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must have accrued at least 90 credits from the mandatory Level 4 modules for the Diploma (HE) Operating Department Practice Award or must be a registered health care professional working in the operating department.
Module Resources
Module Texts
Aveyard, H. (2010) Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care (2nd Edition). Maidenhead: Open University Press
Burkitt, H. G., Quick, C. R. G. and Reed, J. B. (2007) Essential Surgery (4th Edition). London: Churchill Livingstone
Bowden, G., McNally, M., Thomas, S. and Gibson, A. (2010) Oxford Handbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Gould, B. E. and Dyer, R, M. (2010) Pathophysiology for the Health Professions (4th Edition). Philadelphia: Saunders
Burkitt, H. G., Quick, C. R. G. and Reed, J. B. (2007) Essential Surgery (4th Edition). London: Churchill Livingstone
Bowden, G., McNally, M., Thomas, S. and Gibson, A. (2010) Oxford Handbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Gould, B. E. and Dyer, R, M. (2010) Pathophysiology for the Health Professions (4th Edition). Philadelphia: Saunders
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Analyse information/data to effectively and appropriately manage the care of patients during surgery. (sg1, sg2, sg4, sg6, sg7, sg8, sg10, sg11) (Communication, Knowledge and Understanding)
2. Identify and respond to surgical emergency situations in accordance with local/national guidelines and protocols. (sg1, sg2, sg4, sg5, sg6, sg7, sg8, sg9, sg10, sg11) (Analysis, Application, Problem Solving)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of biological sciences and pathophysiological processes underpinning surgical practice. (sg1) (Application, Knowledge and Understanding)
4. Manage own workload and that of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the smooth running of the operating list in the surgical area. (sg1, sg2, sg4, sg6, sg7, sg8, sg10, sg11)
(Communication, Problem Solving)
2. Identify and respond to surgical emergency situations in accordance with local/national guidelines and protocols. (sg1, sg2, sg4, sg5, sg6, sg7, sg8, sg9, sg10, sg11) (Analysis, Application, Problem Solving)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of biological sciences and pathophysiological processes underpinning surgical practice. (sg1) (Application, Knowledge and Understanding)
4. Manage own workload and that of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the smooth running of the operating list in the surgical area. (sg1, sg2, sg4, sg6, sg7, sg8, sg10, sg11)
(Communication, Problem Solving)