| Unit name | Work-based assessment |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SOCSM0015 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. George |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
NONE |
| Co-requisites |
NONE |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
MSc Perfusion Science: After completing a minimum of 150 supervised work based cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) training cases, the student trainee perfusionist must demonstrate that he/she can competently and independently manage CPB and critically respond to changing clinical parameters and the demands of the patient. The student will demonstrate sufficient experience in CPB through a log-book documenting performing under supervision a minimum of 150 CPB cases. The work-based training will empower student to critically evaluate the specific perfusion needs of individual patients.
PG Cert Perfusion Science: The minimum number of supervised CPB training cases that a 'limited registrant' perfusionist is required to perform and log before being permitted to take the practical exam is according to the regulations of the College of Clinical Perfusionists Registration document and depends on the period of absence from perfusion practice (e.g. at least 75 supervised cases following an absence of up to two years increasing to at least 150 cases following an absence of more than six years).
Standards of training, the suitability of the training centre and the suitability of an individual to practice are monitored by The College of Clinical Perfusion Science. The content of the training will be dependent upon the specialities of the individual unit and so is not prescribed.
Assessment of practical skills will occur through self-reflection, direct observation and feedback. Students will be required to complete a practical skills reflective log-book that lists the skills expected to be developed during training and evidence of performing under supervision at least 150 CPB cases. Students are under supervision and will be given verbal feedback and direction in practical skills to help inform their reflection and self-assessment. In order to pass this assessment the students must demonstrate adequate engagement in the development of practical skills as evidenced by the log-book and in discussion with their clinical tutor. Students are encouraged to have an interim discussion with their clinical tutor half way through the programme.
As Unit 7 has a significant focus on clinical skills training and hence the assessments are linked to determining clinical competency. For these assessments it is not pedagogically appropriate to grade the student’s achievement and hence they will be marked as pass or fail and hence no final unit mark will be given. In Unit 7 competency in clinical skills and associated knowledge will be assessed using recognised clinical workplace-based assessment tools such as clinical evaluation exercises (CEXs) and Case based Discussions (CbD), and will be based on the methods set out by Carr (2004) (UPAF 1.5). A CEX is a structured assessment of an observed clinical encounter. It is designed to assess and provide feedback on skills essential to the provision of good clinical care. CbD is a structured interview designed to assess professional judgement in clinical cases. The work-based assessment will be performed by the two examiners appointed by The Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists who will evaluate student competence by observing the student’s ability to conduct cardiopulmonary bypass as an independent practitioner in the clinical setting and during a viva.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
