This module focuses on specific roles and goals of orthopedic operative in orthopaedic care. Students will have hands on experience on invasive and noninvasive procedures, aseptic technique and instrumentation and practical skills associated with assisting the orthopedic surgeon. This course is delivered during clinical phase in Semester II for 4 weeks.
The aim of this clinical placement is to expose students to advanced practice of orthopaedic nursing that extends to critical thinking, evidence-based practice,enhanced communication skills that facilitate direct patient care through informed decision-making, patient and family education, and psychosocial care.This course is delivered during the clinical phase in Semester II for 4 weeks.
This course provides learners with experiential learning experience in practicing community orthopedic care in health centers and rehabilitation settings. It is designed to prepare students to acquire skills in patient assessment, diagnostic procedures, execution of health awareness programs, and post orthopedic care in the health center and community. This course is delivered during the clinical phase in Semester II for 4 weeks.
To develop proficiency in aseptic techniques, surgical instrument handling, and operating room protocols to ensure a sterile environment. To learn the fundamentals of operating room equipment, patient positioning and preoperative management of patients in the operating theater. This course is delivered during the 1 to 7 week theory phase in semester II with using teaching methods such as interactive lecturers and group activities.
This course delivers a high level of integrated clinical knowledge and skill development that is designed to commensurate with higher levels of decision making and responsibility in complex situations following legislated acts. It also advances orthopaedic practices and assume an autonomous role and clinically expert. This course is delivered during the 1 to 8 week theory phase in semester II with using teaching methods such as interactive lecturers and group activities.
The course will provide theoretical knowledge on role of professional practice in orthopaedic care. This includes scope of practice, leadership, legal and ethical issues, and clinical audits. This course is delivered during the 1 to 7 week theory phase in semester II with using teaching methods such as interactive lecturers and group activities.
This course focuses on the care and physical rehabilitation of orthopaedic conditions pre and post operation. It also includes health promotion, prevention of complications, early detection of disease and continuum of care of orthopaedic conditions. This course is delivered during the 1 to 8 week theory phase in semester II with using teaching methods such as interactive lecturers and group activities.