Surgical First Assistance in Surgical Procedures - HHO3006

Assessment 1: Other

Formative assessment will be development of the assignment through weekly exercises on the VLE where feedback will be given.

Other

Assessment 2: Portfolio

Portfolio

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

The module will provide the opportunity for you to develop your knowledge and skills for perioperative practitioners acting or progressing into a Surgical First Assistant (SFA) role with a minimum of six months experience as a scrub practitioner. This module will require your employers support to enable you, as a trainee SFA, to gain competence and be safe to practice. You will examine a range of topics relevant to the role including legal aspects, anatomy and physiology, infection control and haemostasis, alongside gaining competence in clinical practice.

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HHO3006 - Surgical First Assistance in Surgical Procedures

Surgical First Assistance in Surgical Procedures

Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of the physiological principles applied to surgical first assistance.

Critically discuss the scientific and theoretical principles underpinning the clinical aspects of the surgical first assistance role.

Apply knowledge and understanding of the application of a range of clinical skills required to competently fulfil the role of a SFA.

Critically appraise the role of the SFA including legal scope of practice, risk assessments and clinical safety.