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What will I learn on this module?
ODP Skills 2: Principles of Perioperative Practice will build on the concept of communication and safe and effective practice which you have been introduced in the previous skills module. You will further develop your communication and clinical skills relevant to your practice placement experiences. You will continue to learn a range of skills that are necessary for safe, effective and professional practice. You will have the opportunity to participate in simulated education utilising a range of specialist technology and expertise, from within the state of the art clinical skills centre. This content will be taught and facilitated by a specialist module team of lecturers in perioperative practice.
You will consider and develop your skills, acting with integrity, applying the principles of the Health and Care Professions Council’s (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics (HCPC 2016). You will demonstrate your ability to practise in a holistic, individualised, person centred, non-judgemental, caring and sensitive manner, acknowledging the diverse needs of a contemporary society. You will continue to develop your understanding of team working and its importance in operating department practice. You will learn about the importance of person centred care and effective communication skills. These learning opportunities will continue to help you gather evidence of your abilities and confidence and will inform your attainment of communication and safe and effective practice as identified as part 1 in your Ongoing Record of Achievement (ORA).
How will I learn on this module?
You will learn through a variety of methods, which will include Online Supported Learning (OSL), and through engagement with a simulated practice environment. Learning will be supplemented by relevant resources and training packages, which will include access to the department’s specialist Skills4Practice website: https://www.s4pwebsite.com/
Engagement in group workshops will encourage you to work collaboratively with peers to build your knowledge and understanding. This will further enhance your understanding and skills of the task-work component of teamwork and reflects the realities of delivering effective care for people of all ages in the perioperative setting.
The module will be delivered using BlackBoard Ultra as well as face-to-face practical sessions, underpinned by online learning resources. The focus of learning will be on rehearsal of perioperative skills to build proficiency, develop understanding and enhance competence.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
You will be supported by a Specialist Module Team of Lecturers in Operating Department Practice. You will receive ongoing guidance and feedback to ensure you are able to engage with concepts of safe operating department practice, the physical health, mental health and wellbeing status of people of all ages, and the academic rigour of the module.
You will also be supported via the modules OSL systems in addition to face-to-face teaching and group work activities and discussion. You will be able to contact the module team in person, by email or phone and through the Blackboard Ultra. Skills Plus, the University Library’s collection of online learning materials on Blackboard Ultra can be used to support the development of your academic skills. Further support for your learning is provided with a 24 hour IT Helpline, a comprehensive range of services through the Student Support and Wellbeing Team and the University’s student portal, which gives help and advice on student enquiries. https://one.northumbria.ac.uk/service/sls/ssw/Pages/Home.aspx
You will also support each other via peer support, through engaging in discussion and debate to enhance your learning. Additional relevant materials, including the electronic reading list and other teaching and learning methods will be available via Blackboard Ultra and library services. All support will be in line with any Disabled Student Services Recommendations (DSSR). https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/-/media/884c14e22461424ba52c7cf102152d70.ashx?h=16&thn=1&w=16&modified=20190808132301
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
1. Explain the principles of operating department practice during all phases of perioperative related care utilising the evidence base underpinning practice.
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
2. Demonstrate an ability to maintain asepsis in preparing and participating in perioperative interventions.
3. Outline & demonstrate measures to ensure Service User and staff safety
4. You will develop a range of therapeutic intervention skills which will enable you to support service users in order to deliver safe and effective practice.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
5. Demonstrate the ability to ensure that intraoperative practice is delivered in a compassionate and respectful way, maintaining dignity and wellbeing for all Service Users and their Carers.
How will I be assessed?
Formative:
You will be provided with peer and academic led debrief following a personal reflection on a communication skill performed in practice.
(MLO 1,2,3,4,5)
Summative:
Case Study regarding the range of therapeutic intervention skills required to deliver safe and effective practice during all phases of perioperative related care
MLO 1,2,3,4,5
Pre-requisite(s)
N/A
Co-requisite(s)
N/A
Module abstract
Within this second skills module you will continue to develop the skills required to provide safe and effective professional practice. Your sessions will continue to focus on the rehearsal of a range of skills that support your learning in practice. You will be provided with opportunities to participate in simulated learning utilising a range of specialist technology. Emphasis will be given to the process of reflection and its contribution in your learning. Particular focus on communication skills will explore their importance in perioperative interventions for safe and effective professional practice. As you progress through the module you will learn how to reflect on your own performance, use feedback and illustrate your development and growing confidence in your Ongoing Record of Achievement (ORA).
Course info
UCAS Code B995
Credits 20
Level of Study Undergraduate
Mode of Study 3 Years full-time
Department Nursing, Midwifery & Health
Location Coach Lane Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2023 or September 2024
Full time Courses starting in 2023 are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but may include elements of online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with additional restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, potentially to a full online offer, should further restrictions be deemed necessary in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.
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