Faculty of Health

This module will augment existing structured training programmes for surgical trainees by offering academic support for professional training. The module will extend students beyond acquisition of essential knowledge and skills to also develop the scholarly skills of reflection and critical thinking essential for independent clinical practice. 

Students will be able to demonstrate that they have reflected on and developed their own surgical technique and practice, that they understand what constitutes an appropriate surgical environment and know the ethical basis of consent issues for surgery.  

The module is aimed at registered healthcare professionals and who are in active surgical practice.

This module will cover how surgical knowledge and practice  is developed and maintained, attitudes to safe surgery, effective hand washing, gowning and gloving, how to safely handle a scalpel, dissecting forceps, haemostats and needle holders, suture technique including tying knots, the use of both monopolar and bipolar diathermy. Skills will include drainage of an abscess and debridement of a wound and the principles of laparoscopic surgery including safe placement of laparoscopic ports and an understanding of vascular surgical techniques including the application of a vein patch.  

Teaching

Activities will include self-directed study and reading of the literature, knowledge based discussions with experts in surgery, observation and discussion in a practical skills laboratory, and observation in practice.

 Assessment

Practical assessment – log book of workplace based assessment of surgical skills (competency)

Portfolio of critical reflection on six surgical cases (50%)

1500 word written report – reflection on a audit on a surgical topic (50%)

Module Sesion Dates

2-3 September 2013