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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Minor Injuries Assessment | |||
| Reference | HSM062 | Version | 3 |
| Created | October 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2015 | SCQF Points | 5 |
| Amended | October 2020 | ECTS Points | 2.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module aims to equip the student with the knowledge and understanding to underpin clinical decision making in assessment of patients with musculoskeletal minor injuries in an accident and emergency environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explore the spectrum of mechanisms of injury and pathophysiology of musculoskeletal minor injury. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate the mechanisms for patient consultation and assessment of musculoskeletal minor injury in an accident and emergency environment. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Mechanisms of musculoskeletal injury Principles of Triage and patient consultation Clinical assessment of minor injuries Use of standardised assessment tools Principles of Red Dot and Commenting Clinical management of minor injuries |
| Module Delivery |
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| Blended - online distance learning, work based learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 10 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 15 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 25 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 50 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 25 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Case report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Performance is assessed with a grading proforma. Overall grade determined as follows; | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | Fails to achieve the minimum requirements for an E |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | BSc(Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography, Nursing or a relevant Allied Health Profession. Plus a minimum of 3 years experience in imaging or treatment of minor injuries. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | RABY, N., BERMAN, L. and de LACEY, G., 2015. Accident & Emergency Radiology: a Survival Guide. 3rd ed. London: Elsevier Saunders |
| 2 | SAKTHIVEL-WAINFORD, K., 2006. Self Assessment in Limb X-Ray Interpretation. Keswick: M&K Publishing |