| Unit name | Surgical Skills 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ORDSM0030 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Mr. Heywood |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
N/A |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Dental School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This Unit of Teaching will be offered as an Optional Unit as part of a modular distance learning programme. The programme will allow students to build Certificate and Diploma or Masters level qualifications by combining optional 20 credit units.
The Surgical Skills 1 Unit has one core element with the following general aim: -
To provide students with the knowledge and skills to assess, and where appropriate, to undertake simple oral surgery such as the extraction of teeth and roots and to manage common complications arising from surgery.
Students will obtain a knowledge and understanding of the following:
The student will acquire the skills and attributes necessary:
Teaching will use a blended learning approach delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous activities. Students will be expected to engage with all learning.
A range of teaching are used in the unit including:
This Unit will have three summative assessments: # Written coursework assessment of 2,000 words (50%)# Practical assessment on suturing (Must Pass)# Final written (multiple short answer and MCQ) examination of 2 hour's duration (50%) All assessments must be passed ≥ 50% and there is no compensation between the individual assessments. Formative assessment will include: * Development of practice protocols* Feedback on practical exercises Feedback will be provided at the study days as small group tutorials and individual performance
