Anglia Ruskin University

This module in Foundations in Burns and Plastic Surgery Care will support the student to understand the key elements and develop the knowledge required to care for patients and their significant others following burns and plastic surgery within the critical care setting.

The module intends to enable the students to understand the fundamental principles used in Burns and Plastic surgery care and consists of 12 study days: covering a variety of subject driven study days. These include an introduction to burns, introduction to cardiovascular and respiratory care in burns, introduction to plastic surgery, reconstruction surgery, psycho/social needs, management of head and neck burns, hand trauma, rehabilitation, on going management of burn injuries, introduction to cosmetic surgery, wound assessment and management of complications, and bariatric surgery.

The role of the practitioner within the delivery of care needs to be considered within the burns and plastic surgery speciality. There are several techniques and elements that are similar in both burns and plastic surgery specialist areas which interrelate to one another. These include: skin grafts, flaps, replantation, wound healing, wound management, psychology, social and multidisciplinary care. It is important that students reflect and identify the complex nature of the management through examining the evidence base surrounding techniques that support clinical practice. Learning and teaching strategies include lectures, skills workshops, and scenario based workshops. Opportunities to apply new knowledge and skills within the practitioner's specialty will be facilitated.

Entry requirements

At least six months post registration current experience in the burns / plastic surgery area. Placement in a suitable critical care area and access to clinical supervision is essential.

Chelmsford Induction 16 September 2013

Study Days:
1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 October 2013
5, 12, 19 and 26 November
3, 10 and 17 December

Teaching days and times are for guidance only and are subject to change.

For further information contact:

Karen Pym
Tel 0845 196 4170
Email p.k.pym@anglia.ac.uk

Contracts Officer:
Margaret Parker
Tel 0845 196 4608
Email margaret.parker@anglia.ac.uk