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. 

To demonstrate understanding and application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the safe, effective and evidence-based care of critically ill surgical patients.

Students will normally be registered healthcare professionals and will normally be in active surgical practice or a related discipline.

This module will address effective patient assessment and consider respiratory failure, shock and haemorrhage, airway care, wound care, stoma management, cardiac disorders sepsis, renal failure insertion of arterial and CVP line and transducers, nutrition, pain management, communication skills and team working, crisis management and the surgical ward round.

Activities will include self directed learning and interrogation of the literature, reflection on practice, knowledge based discussions with experts in surgery, observation in skills stations and simulated emergencies.

Teaching

Activities will include self directed learning and interrogation of the literature, reflection on practice, knowledge based discussions with experts in surgery, observation in skills stations and simulated emergencies.

Assessment

• Practical assessment of core skills (competency)
• Practical assessment – OSCE style moulage testing
• Portfolio (100%)