Mentorship update session 2012

1. Mentorship update session 2012

2. Mentorship updates Attendance at an ODP-specific HEI update is an essential element of the cycle of mentor development, because it ensures that the mentor remains current with student-related policies and assessment processes. The update is also an opportunity for the mentor to clarify any issues and develop a link with the HEI. CODP recognises that this may take a variety of forms; for example, • formal updates, • informal updates (which may occur in the working environment) or online updates. (CODP, 2009)

3. The Programme • Brand new three year programme starting in September 2012 • One of the first ODP programmes in the UK to be delivered at degree level • The only one in Scotland • 40:60 split between theory and practice

4. Entry Criteria • Academic qualifications • 3 Highers at C • English and Maths (at least at standard grade 3) • HNC • 1st degree • Other requirements • Selection interview • Satisfactory reference • Enhanced disclosure check • Satisfactory Occupational Health screening

6. Year One Modules • Foundations for Practice in Health and Social Care – 20 credits • Introduction to the Perioperative Environment • Introductory Psychology and Sociology for Health & Social Care Practitioners • Principles of Surgical and Anaesthetic Practice

7. Year Two Modules • Principles of Post Anaesthetic Care • Developing Professional Practice • Research in Health and Social Care Practice • Care of the Patient with Complex or Specialised Needs

8. Year Three Modules • Investigating Effective Practice • Enhancing Surgical and Anaesthetic Practice • Managing Post Anaesthetic and Critical Care

9. Assessment strategies • The challenges and the complexities of assessment increase with each level of the Programme and in clinical practice these can range from single skill/technique development in level one to complex evaluation, analysis, decision making in complex clinical cases in level three.

10. The summative assessment methods used • class tests (online and written) • written assignments • objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) • group and poster presentations • clinical assessment • reflective portfolio (enhanced skills)

11. The formative assessment • class test • tripartite assessment.

12. Interprofessional learning • In each academic year some modules will be taken with other students from the School of Health and Life Sciences • This will allow you to: • be part of the wider student body • become accustomed to collaborating with the other professional groups that you be working with when you qualify

13. Standards, recommendations and guidancefor mentors and practice placements • Placement audit • Mentor register • Mentor prep • Biennial update • Mentor 2 ODP students within 2 years

14. References • College of Operating Department Practitioners, 2009, Standards, recommendations and guidance for mentors and practice placements. Learners in Practice. London.CODP. • Health Professions Council, 2009, Standards of education and training, London, HPC. • Health Profession Council, 2008, Standards of proficiency, London, HPC

15. Any questions?