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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Injection Therapy | |||
| Reference | HSM208 | Version | 1 |
| Created | November 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | February 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce and enable practitioners to extend their scope of practice to include the use of injection therapy. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate refined knowledge and understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy |
| 2 | Critically evaluate the need for intervention with injection therapy, demonstrating clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills |
| 3 | Discuss the contraindications for injection therapy |
| 4 | Demonstrate and justify safe and effective aseptic techniques in the application of injection therapy |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Aligned with CSP expectations of educational programmes in Injection Therapy for Physiotherapists (3rd edition, 2021): Clinical Knowledge; Functional and surface anatomy related to needle placement, common musculoskeletal peripheral lesions. Clinical Decision-making; evidence base, principles of assessment and diagnosis, differential diagnosis, selection of injection therapy, indications and contraindications. Pharmacology; Principles of pharmacology of the drugs used, adverse reactions, post injection aftercare. Performance of Injection Therapy: Equipment, Safety, Infection Control, Practical application of injections for common peripheral lesions, aseptic techniques, Managing emergencies and complications, and concurrent rehabilitation. Patient Information; Risks and benefits of injection therapy, answering patient questions. Communication; Communicating with patient, Documentation and Record-keeping. Medico-legal; Legal and ethical considerations, Knowledge and understanding of Patient Specific Direction (PSD), Patient Group Direction (PGD), Management of Prescription Only Medicines (POM’s), Storage and disposal of medicines |
| Module Delivery |
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| Blended delivery comprising on campus, off campus, online learning and workplace learning. This will include Tutorials, Practicals, Keynote Lecturers and Digital Learning Resources. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 24 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 121 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 5 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 5 |
| 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: | Examination | Weighting: | 33% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Online examination Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Graded) | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 33% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Justified Observed Structured Practical Examination (Pass/Unsuccessful) | ||||
| Component 3 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 34% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Clinical log of ten musculoskeletal cases injected under supervision (Pass/Unsuccessful) | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Components 1, 2 and 3 must all be passed in order to be successful in this module. The grade and is assessed on an A-F basis. To achieve a pass a grade D or above is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A in MCQ AND Pass in OSPE AND Pass in Clinical log |
| B | B in MCQ AND Pass in OSPE and Pass in Clinical log |
| C | C in MCQ AND Pass in OSPE and Pass in Clinical log |
| D | D in MCQ AND Pass in OSPE and Pass in Clinical log |
| E | E in MCQ AND Pass in OSPE and Pass in Clinical log |
| F | Does not achieve requirements for Grade E |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | A minimum of three years post-registration experience. Provide evidence of current registration with the relevant UK professional body e.g. HCPC/GMC/NMC. Be practicing in a role, or imminently looking to move into a role, in which musculoskeletal injection could be used and be able to access the relevant medicines through a setting-appropriate lawful medicines framework in order to offer injection therapy. Written confirmation from an approved supervisor which should include a doctor and/or qualified injection practitioner to supervise a minimum of 10 injections in clinical practice. |
| Corequisites for module | Valid CPR / Basic Life Support certification. Current certification of vaccination for Hepatitis B (CSP Recommendation and Advisory). |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Saunders, S., & Longworth, S, 2018. Injection Techniques in musculoskeletal medicine: a practical manual for clinicians in primary and secondary care. Elsevier: London |
| 2 | Bibliography will be updated annually to ensure the articles used are current to practice and reflect key issues |