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SGY701 Surgical Skills Simulation in Anterior Hip Arthroplasty

Course Coordinator:Nicole Masters (nmasters@usc.edu.au) School:School of Health - Anatomy

2024Session 4

Online

 Online You can do this course without coming onto campus.

Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

This course will comprise of live surgical observations, and a surgical skills practicum in a simulated setting (usually this will be cadaveric). The purpose of this course is to ensure students have appropriate opportunities to demonstrate and apply, under supervision, the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty (DAA|THA).

The course is listed as an online offering - however there is a mandatory onsite component that will be conducted at a site suitable to practice and assess surgical skills in a simulated setting.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Online
Learning materials – Online asynchronous modules to be completed prior to surgical observation and simulation intensive. 12hrs Refer to Format Once Only
Placement – Surgical observation and simulation 36hrs Not applicable Once Only

Course Topics

The course will comprise of in-theatre observations of the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty (DAA|THA), and a 1 day cadaveric surgical skills simulation workshop and assessment.  This cadaveric workshop will be conducted under the clinical supervision of a Medacta M.O.R.E. Education Board Member.

  • Observation of orthopaedic service as it relates to total hip arthroplasty.
  • Observe and then demonstrate the surgical and operational procedures of direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty.
  • Cadaveric surgical simulation skills practicum.
  • Assessment and self-reflection of surgical performance and orthopaedic practice to professional standards and in accordance with governing codes of conduct.

What level is this course?

700 Level (Specialised)

Demonstrating a specialised body of knowledge and set of skills for professional practice or further learning. Advanced application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming...
1 Reflect on live surgery in anterior hip arthroplasty. Knowledgeable
2 Demonstrate the cognitive and technical competencies required to conduct the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty (DAATHA). Empowered
3 Communicate and collaborate with the surgical team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Engaged
4 Practice within ethical, legal and professional boundaries as they pertain in compliance with the Australian Medical Association Code of Ethics and the Australian Orthopaedic Association Code of Conduct. Ethical
5 Evaluate personal orthopaedic surgical competencies in relation to professional development. Creative and critical thinker

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

SGY700 and enrolled in SC526

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Regular meetings with the Clinical Supervisor will provide continual feedback opportunities for the surgeon.  Formative feedback will also be provided by the Academic Placement Supervisors/Course Coordinator on the progression of professional practice, and collaboration with the Clinical Supervisor.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Examination - not Centrally Scheduled Individual 70% 
1 day duration
 Refer to Format In Class
All 2 Artefact - Professional, and Written Piece Individual 30%
Refer to Format Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All - Assessment Task 1:DAATHA simulated surgical skills assessment
Goal: 
To demonstrate and apply your comprehensive knowledge and skills in orthopaedic surgery to successfully complete the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty operative procedure.
Product: Examination - not Centrally Scheduled
Format: 
Details (including submission information) provided on Canvas.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Assessment of radiological and patient data to select the prosthesis, implantation and positioning in preparation for total hip arthroplasty.
 1 2 5
2 
Application of theoretical, technical and clinical knowledge and surgical skills to conduct the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty procedure.
 1 2 4
3 
Positioning and preparation of the cadaver for surgery.
 2 4
4 
Completion of the surgical milestones for the direct anterior approach for hip arthroplasty.
 1 2 4
5 
Maintain respectful and ethical conduct in the cadaveric laboratory.
 4
All - Assessment Task 2:Self-reflection on professional competencies in the direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty
Goal: 
To demonstrate and apply your knowledge, and comprehension of all aspects relating to the direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty, through a range of technical, clinical and surgical scenarios.
Product: Artefact - Professional, and Written Piece
Format: 
Details (including submission information) provided on Canvas.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Application of latest advances in anterior hip arthroplasty and revision surgeries to enact best surgical practice, post-operative rehabilitation and improve patient health outcomes.
 1 2 3 4
2 
Evaluation of ethical and professional best practice outcomes for patient-centred care.
 5

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

There are no required/recommended resources for this course.

Specific requirements

Not applicable

How are risks managed in this course?

Risk assessments have been conducted for the field activities being undertaken and a high level of risk has been identified. High level risk may include, boating, diving, and hot works such as welding, cutting and grinding. Where high risks exist you will be given training and advice about how to control the high level risk, however it is also your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation.  It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline.  This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person.  You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin.  This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment

Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:

- The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%

- The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale

- You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct.

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate (the rates are cumulative):

5% (of the assessment task’s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task
10% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the third day
20% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task
A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.
Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late.

To request an extension, you must contact your Course Coordinator and supply the required documentation to negotiate an outcome.

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For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.

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