Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment will involve a 10 minute presentation plus a 10 minute question and answer session.

Content

The module syllabus will typically cover:

• normal musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology
• principles of musculoskeletal and trauma assessment
• common Musculoskeletal injuries and their management
• complications of musculoskeletal trauma and orthopaedic surgery
• principles of Trauma and Orthopaedic pre/ post-operative care
• roles within the health care team
• health education principles, continuing care/rehab and mobilising strategies.

Course Director

Alan Keyte

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Orthopaedics: Trauma and Surgery, has been designed for the trauma and orthopaedic multidisciplinary team. It will further the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver optimal care and rehabilitation, whilst developing understanding of the impact that musculoskeletal trauma and orthopaedic surgery has on patients.

On successful completion of the level 6 (undergraduate level) or level 7 (Masters level) module, you will be able to:

• integrate a critical awareness of the normal musculoskeletal anatomy and pathophysiology of traumatic injury with a service improvement approach to patient care.
• critically examine the management of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma patients, factoring in assessment, treatment and potential complications in order to improve patient care
• critically evaluate the roles within the orthopaedic interdisciplinary team in relation rehabilitation of the individual with orthopaedic trauma
• demonstrate a critical understanding of the key principles of pre/post-operative care in the trauma and orthopaedic patient.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

A variety of learning approaches will be taken which will include a series of taught lectures and workshops. You will be encouraged to engage in both directed and self-directed learning activities.

You will receive regular feedback aimed at developing your knowledge and understanding, and will have regular opportunity to discuss your progress with the module lead(s).

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

You can also follow us on Twitter @UWEhasCPD.

Title

20 credit level 6 or level 7 module

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment will involve a 10 minute presentation plus a 10 minute question and answer session.

Content

The module syllabus will typically cover:

• normal musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology
• principles of musculoskeletal and trauma assessment
• common Musculoskeletal injuries and their management
• complications of musculoskeletal trauma and orthopaedic surgery
• principles of Trauma and Orthopaedic pre/ post-operative care
• roles within the health care team
• health education principles, continuing care/rehab and mobilising strategies.

Course Director

Alan Keyte

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Orthopaedics: Trauma and Surgery, has been designed for the trauma and orthopaedic multidisciplinary team. It will further the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver optimal care and rehabilitation, whilst developing understanding of the impact that musculoskeletal trauma and orthopaedic surgery has on patients.

On successful completion of the level 6 (undergraduate level) or level 7 (Masters level) module, you will be able to:

• integrate a critical awareness of the normal musculoskeletal anatomy and pathophysiology of traumatic injury with a service improvement approach to patient care.
• critically examine the management of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma patients, factoring in assessment, treatment and potential complications in order to improve patient care
• critically evaluate the roles within the orthopaedic interdisciplinary team in relation rehabilitation of the individual with orthopaedic trauma
• demonstrate a critical understanding of the key principles of pre/post-operative care in the trauma and orthopaedic patient.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

A variety of learning approaches will be taken which will include a series of taught lectures and workshops. You will be encouraged to engage in both directed and self-directed learning activities.

You will receive regular feedback aimed at developing your knowledge and understanding, and will have regular opportunity to discuss your progress with the module lead(s).

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

You can also follow us on Twitter @UWEhasCPD.

Title

20 credit level 6 or level 7 module