Unit Outline

This unit introduces students to the role of the orthopaedic nurse in the clinical area and examines the musculoskeletal system and health assessments across the life span in relation to orthopaedic conditions. A range of degenerative disorders will be explored. Students will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with diagnostic tools used in clinical practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Demonstrate applied knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology
2.	Analyse and critically reflect upon the impact acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions may have on the lifestyle of the individuals and their families
3.	Apply advanced clinical assessment and problem solving skills to the care of the patient with an orthopaedic condition

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations have been made as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Online Quiz	Week 3	10 %	LO1
Assessment Task 2:	Online discussion and summary paper (Practice Report)	Week 4	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Presentation of Case Study	Week 11	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Online Quiz

Task Description:

This assessment task requires you to demonstrate your understanding of the content studied in module one.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrates knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Online discussion and summary paper (Practice Report)

Task Description:

Part a: Opens Week 4
Part b: Opens Week 5
Part c: Week 7

Task Length:

2000 words (Assessment summaries 400 words each and Two responses 250 words each and Summary Paper (Practice Report): 700 words)

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrates ability to interpret data from orthopaedic health assessment	LO1
2	Demonstrates substantial evidence of enhanced knowledge	LO1
3	Demonstrates insightful analysis and reflection on clinical performance	LO1
4	Evidence of wide reading is clearly synthesised into the practice	LO2, LO3
5	Demonstrates critical engagement with the evidence based research	LO2, LO3
6	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Presentation of Case Study

Task Description:

This assessment item provides you with the opportunity to deeply engage with the literature around orthopaedic nursing practice, situated within the theme of degenerative disorders. You are required to select a patient that you have recently cared for in your clinical setting who has a degenerative orthopaedic condition.

PowerPoint submission: Week 11
Presentation: Week 12 to Week 13

Task Length:

15 minute oral presentation, plus power point slides (maximum number of 10 slides)

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Selected topic generates deep discussion on degenerative orthopaedic disorders	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Analyses and critically reflects on the key education and preventative methods utilised in the provision of care	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Critical reflection on nursing practice within own clinical setting is integrated throughout the presentation and recommendations for future practice are made	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3
5	Presentation follows a logical format that demonstrates clinical knowledge, technical skill, critical thinking, effective communication, professionalism and management of responsibilities	LO1, LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.