Developing Clinical Skills & Capabilities in the Complex Surgical Patient HEA4516

Overview

This is a core module in year 2 of the MSc in Surgical Care Practice course.

Indicative content will be a systems-based, person-centred approach to learning focusing on endocrine, exocrine, musculoskeletal, ENT systems and skin in adults fostering a solid foundation for trainee Surgical Care Practitioners (TSCPs).

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Module code:	HEA4516
Level:	7
Module credits:	40
Cost for new students:	This module can only be studied as part of the MSc in Surgical Care Practice course. The full cost of the programme for the 2026/2027 academic year can be found on the course page.

If your tuition fee is being paid by a sponsor or you are a sponsor paying a student’s fee, you are required to send a copy of a purchase order to [email protected].

For further guidance please visit: Sponsored students – Edge Hill University.

Who is this module for?

This module can only be studied as part of the MSc in Surgical Care Practice course.

This module will be valuable to practitioners undertaking the MSc in Surgical Care Practice and who are employed in that role by Surgical Directorates.

What are the key aims of the module?

• To develop clinical diagnostic capabilities
• Foster the ability to synthesise holistic patient presentations/data gathered to inform an evidenced-based management plan, within the defined scope of practice
• To develop in-depth knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours required in all phases of surgical care: pre/peri, intra and postoperative care of the complex adult surgical patient.

What will I study?

The core content of this module will focus on developing theoretical in-depth knowledge and understanding, clinical and technical skills for pre/peri, intra and postoperative care (including history, examination, investigation, interpretation and diagnostics), preparation for the operating theatre environment and working within the multidisciplinary team and intraoperative skills (including basic surgical skills and assisting/performing certain surgical procedures).

How will I be assessed?

• Two part written examination
• Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills (PACES)
• Clinical case report

All elements of assessments must be passed to achieve an overall pass in the module.

On successful completion you will:

Demonstrate your understanding of professionalism, autonomy, roles and responsibilities, anatomy and patho-physiology in assessment of risk and to ensure the safety of the complex patient during the pre/per, intra and post operatively period.

In the context of the complex surgical patient, develop knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human body in health and disease related to common clinical conditions.

Throughout all phases of surgical care demonstrate critical clinical reasoning in the context of the complex patient to develop a safe and evidence-based management plan.

Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of the ethical issues across all phases of surgical care and apply this to clinical skills and judgements within the context of a holistic health assessment

Study dates and venues

How to apply

This module can only be studied as part of one of the MSc Surgical Care Practice Programme pathways.

For details of how to apply, please visit the apply page.

Contact us

Any queries please contact Module Lead Sally Stuart: [email protected]

Alternatively, please contact the Medical School at: [email protected] 

Pathways

This module can only be studied as part of one of the MSc Surgical Care Practice Programme pathways.

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