Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE IN THE ACUTE CARE OF A PERSON WITH SPINAL INJURIES (LEVEL 3)
XCPD60472
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- SEMINAR PRESENTATION weighted at 100%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Texts
Glass C. A. (1999) Spinal cord injury: impact and coping. BPS Books: Leicester ISBN 185433011
Grundy D. & Swain A. (2002) ABC of Spinal Cord Injury 4th Ed. BMJ Books: London ISBN0727915185
Tortora Gerard J. (2005) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 11th International Ed. Wiley & Sons Ltd. ISBN 0471718718
Spinal Cord; Official Journal of the International Spinal Cord Society British; monthly; published by nature Publishing Group ISN 1362-4393
www.nature.com/sc
Grundy D. & Swain A. (2002) ABC of Spinal Cord Injury 4th Ed. BMJ Books: London ISBN0727915185
Tortora Gerard J. (2005) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 11th International Ed. Wiley & Sons Ltd. ISBN 0471718718
Spinal Cord; Official Journal of the International Spinal Cord Society British; monthly; published by nature Publishing Group ISN 1362-4393
www.nature.com/sc
Module Resources
Library and information resources.
CD-ROM and databases for electronic literature searching.
Course handouts.
Seminars and lectures in the clinical areas.
Multidisciplinary team.
Specialist centre/practitioners.
Module tutors.
Clinical practice, placement and mentor.
Blackboard
CD-ROM and databases for electronic literature searching.
Course handouts.
Seminars and lectures in the clinical areas.
Multidisciplinary team.
Specialist centre/practitioners.
Module tutors.
Clinical practice, placement and mentor.
Blackboard
Module Indicative Content
This interactive module comprises the following content: Portfolio and reflective writing development; philosophy/objectives of care; development of acute spinal injury care and services; research/prognosis of disability; review of central/autonomic nervous system; pathology of SCI; patterns of neurological deficit in trauma cases; neurological assessment; neurogenic dysfunction; acute SCI implications; conservative care v surgical care; roles of the MIDT; ethical issues; SCI in children, elderly/changing client population/management issues; SCI and hospital acquired infections; rehabilitation; support groups.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 30 minute seminar presentation using PowerPoint, with handouts and to be based on a clinical competency (Los 1, 2 & 3).
A Portfolio of evidence (Pass/Fail), comprising the following essential elements:
1. Clinical Practice assessment
2. SWOT Analysis
3. Learning Contracts
4. Actions Plans
5. Reflective Diary/Learning Logs
6. Feedback from mentor (achieves Los 1, 2 and 3).
Formative Assessment:
Group work, seminar presentations; tutorials; clinical practice mentorship.
A Portfolio of evidence (Pass/Fail), comprising the following essential elements:
1. Clinical Practice assessment
2. SWOT Analysis
3. Learning Contracts
4. Actions Plans
5. Reflective Diary/Learning Logs
6. Feedback from mentor (achieves Los 1, 2 and 3).
Formative Assessment:
Group work, seminar presentations; tutorials; clinical practice mentorship.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
6 months qualification as a Registered Health Care Professional.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact hours - 72 hrs. = 24%
- Lectures; workshops; practice demonstrations; seminars, directed reading.
Independent study - 228 hrs. - 76%
- Clinical practice (90 hours; flexible arrangement); interactive activities; literature searching; preparation for seminars; assignment and other learning and preparation.
- Lectures; workshops; practice demonstrations; seminars, directed reading.
Independent study - 228 hrs. - 76%
- Clinical practice (90 hours; flexible arrangement); interactive activities; literature searching; preparation for seminars; assignment and other learning and preparation.