Learning outcomes
The diploma provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
Knowledge and understanding
Of:
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the key terminology, nomenclature, classification systems, conventions and units of measurement that are central to operating department practice
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the structure and function of major systems and organs in the human body, and their association with health, disease, disorder, dysfunction and pathology
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ways in which an individual’s psychological state can impact on their physical health
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the theoretical basis of diagnosis and intervention in defined medical conditions
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appropriate methods to interpret and analyse scientific data and information in defined contexts within operating department practice.
Cognitive skills
Be able to:
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use and apply knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to operating department practice in defined contexts
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apply such scientific knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar examples
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analyse, interpret, synthesise and summarise simple scientific data and information appropriately
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develop the ability to recognise different lines of evidence and appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of current knowledge in defined areas of operating department practice
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begin to address some of the key social, psychological and ethical issues surrounding operating department practice topics.
Practical and/or professional skills
Be able to:
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describe your own role within the context of your profession and organisation
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describe and accurately perform a range of procedures, such as basic physiological measurements, relevant to your job
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use your skills in interpreting data derived from health-related investigations with respect to current subject knowledge
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apply your knowledge and understanding to inform and implement safe working practice and identify risks
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describe and implement the procedures for keeping client/patient records with due regard for confidentiality and explain the need for professional standards when dealing with colleagues and members of the public.
Key skills
Be able to:
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locate, receive and respond to a variety of information sources (e.g. textual, numerical, graphical and computer-based) in a defined context
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apply number skills to undertake calculations appropriate for your working practice
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communicate scientific information accurately and effectively using written, visual and numerical forms in a style that suits purpose and audience
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prepare, process, present and interpret data in defined ways using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques
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use a range of study skills appropriate to foundation degree-level study and apply them to improve your own learning
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use your ICT skills as appropriate to locate online information sources, enhance your own learning, carry out simple data analysis, and communicate and discuss scientific information with others
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maintain your own personal development portfolio and reflective diary
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manage your own learning, organise your own time and begin to work independently in a way appropriate for continuing personal and professional development.
Teaching, learning and assessment methods
Teaching will be by a blend of text, video material, interactive DVD and internet activities. Practical skills will also be taught by face-to-face instruction.
Assessment will use OpenMark for both formative and summative assessment, and tutor-marked assignments, exams and end-of-module assessments.
You will assemble an ePortfolio showing evidence of achievement of the qualification outcomes.