2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR5099M Medical Emergencies

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Tamora Shemwood
Email: t.j.shemwood@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

Pre-requisite qualifications

Entry Requirements Master of Science (MSc) Paediatric Dentistry, Professional Doctorate (Prof Doc) in Paediatric Dentistry, as outlined in Course Finder.

Module replaces

None

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module prepares students for the management of a medical emergency in the dental setting.Hybrid delivery methods provide an interactive, multi modal experience, blending theory and practice to ensure skill transfer to the clinical setting.Feedback and reflection, including audio visual feedback, peer feedback and CAFS reflection, is threaded through the module to support the student in their personal development when considering the complexities of medical emergency management in the dental setting and the acquisition of skills. The purpose-built high-fidelity simulation suite forms the backdrop of the practical simulation session. This facility affords students the opportunity to participate in scenarios which are based on reported clinical events from the dental setting. Contextualised scenarios facilitate immersive participation, giving students a tangible experience of medical emergency management in an environment that is safe and supportive. Best practice recommendations have been developed by the School of Dentistry and the Leeds Dental Institute to reflect the clinical needs of patients in the dental setting. All guidance is underpinned by National Institute of Clinical Excellence, General Dental Council, Care Quality Commission and British National Formulary for dentistry guidance.Unless your programme is designed to be delivered fully online, your programme and modules will be delivered predominantly on campus. These teaching activities will be supported by the use of digital tools to enhance your learning and experience. The catalogue provides details of your module and the teaching methods used to deliver your module (for example, lecture, seminar, tutorial, practical). It does not necessarily provide you with information about the mode of delivery for specific learning activities on your module (whether these will be on campus or delivered digitally). Information about the delivery mode for learning and teaching activities for your modules will be published in the timetable and in the Minerva area for your modules. You can access your personalised timetable through Minerva or our UniLeeds app on your mobile device. We sometimes need to adapt our teaching to take account of developments in the subject, in response to new research and current affairs for example, and on occasion we may need to adapt our delivery modes too. You will be kept informed of any proposed changes to the content and delivery of your modules as described in the module catalogue and we’ll make sure you understand and agree the reasons for any changes before they are introduced.

Objectives

To provide the knowledge, skills and practical opportunity to demonstrate the core standards required for the early recognition, assessment and management of the acutely unwell patient in the dental setting.

Learning outcomes
1. Efficient ABCDE assessment on a simulated patient
2. Analyse the ABCDE assessment findings to construct a management plan for the safe and effective treatment of the unwell simulated patient.
3. Demonstrate effective use of the medical emergencies equipment for precise management of the presenting simulated condition.
4. Demonstrate professionalism encompassing leadership, teamwork, communication, situational awareness, delegation and escalation in the coordination of a medical emergency.
5. Critically appraise personal performance in line with assessment criteria.

Skills outcomes
Application of the ABCDE and patient assessment
Situational leadership, teamwork and delegation
Communication
Injection techniques
Oxygen delivery and management
Administration of medication such as adrenaline, salbutamol and GTN.

Syllabus

- ABCDE assessment – process and data analysis.
- Common conditions related to the dental setting.
- Human factor and non-technical skills.
- Medical emergencies equipment skill station.
- Simulation sessions which involve the candidate being presented with a medical emergency scenario, formatted to replicate the working environment.
- Assessment: Students will be required to undergo a summative practical medical emergency assessment to demonstrate their abilities for LO 1-4 with inclusion of an oral discussion on the students’ reflection and critical appraisal of their own performance to cover LO 5.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	1.00	0.00
Lecture	1	1.00	1.00
Practical	2	3.00	6.00
Seminar	2	1.00	2.00
Independent online learning hours			50.00
Private study hours			41.00
Total Contact hours			9.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

A wide range of learning activities are available to students via Minerva and are arranged in a clear learning journey.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative feedback is the corner stone of the DME training and is used in a variety of ways.
1. During lectures and seminars, an interactive format allows for feedback through discussion and questioning during the planned activities.
2. DentAIM self-assessment test provides feedback on test performance.
3. Feedback is provided for in-course tasks in follow up seminars.
4. During the skill stations, formative feedback is given in relation to skill acquisition.
5. Following simulation; personal reflection and critical appraisal of their own performance is sought from the student followed by peer feedback to evaluate progress and establish next steps for learning. This is enhanced with audio visual review and verbal feedback from the facilitator. Each student leaves with an awareness of their own ability, with a peer assessment document and personalised next steps for learning. This is concluded with student reflection and facilitator feedback on CAFS.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	Formal summative practical medical emergencies scenario.	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

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