The figures in parentheses (xy) after each learning outcome relate to the HPC ‘Standards of Proficiency’
At the end of the module the student should be able to:
Professional practice skills
· Demonstrate achievement of the professional competencies for this module through relevant legislation and policies, including those which influence the practitioner’s delivery of patient centred care.(1a.1, 1b.1)
· Analyse using a wide variety of communication skills information on the care needs of the individual patient are met by taking into account the physical, emotional, psychological, and personal beliefs of the patient.(1b.4, 1b.5, 2a.1)
· Assess, plan, implement and evaluate peri-operative care needs of patients within a variety of clinical disciplines. To include day case, in-patient and non-scheduled groups.(2a.2, 2a.4)
· Develop self in the diverse roles of the Operating Department Practitioner whilst delivering peri-operative care to differing patient groups across a wider range of clinical specialities, techniques and environments. (3a.1)
Values and attitudes
· Practice in a non-judgemental manner, acknowledging differences between beliefs and practices.(1a.2)
· Recognise the importance and relevance of ethical issues surrounding practice (1a.1, 1a.3, 1a.4, 1a.7)
· Develop practice skills and knowledge, recognising the implications of personal accountability and scope of practice.(1a.5, 1a.7)
Knowledge and Understanding
· Understand their role as a member of the care team with the implementation and evaluation of peri-operative care plans. (1b.2)
· Analyse principles of pre-assessment which influence patient care planning and delivery of care. (1b.2)
· Critically evaluate the ethical and legal implications of communication; record keeping and the role of clinical governance which impact on patient care delivery. (1b.4, 1b.5, 2b.5)
· Distinguish between the comprehensive roles of the anaesthetic, scrubbed and non-scrubbed practitioner whilst delivering peri-operative care to differing patient groups across an identified range of clinical environments (3a.1)
· Differentiate between the preparation and utilisation of surgical equipment used to support basic surgical procedures with those used in more advanced techniques (3a.1)
Cognitive Skills
· Assess and prioritise patient care needs with supervision from a registered practitioner.(2a.2)
· Interpret evidence and its application to practice
· Assess relevant audit data and explain how this is used to inform and change practice (2c.1, 2c.2)
· Evaluate transferable skills within peri-operative environment across a range of surgical specialities (3a.1)
Key Skills
· Identify how to access, retrieve and process information required for evidence based practice (2b.2)
· Select and utilise relevant evidence to support care delivery (2b.1, 3a.2)
· Develop reflective writing for analysis of peri-operative care (2c.2)
· Interact effectively with others as a member of the peri-operative team to develop independent and collaborative professional working relationships (1b.1, 1b.3)