The principles of the role of the anaesthetic practitioner

Assignment Brief

The assignment for the Module will demonstrate the student’s ability to meet the following learning outcomes:

3) Describe and discuss the principles of the role of the anaesthetic practitioner
5) Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills in order to promote clinically effective peri‐operative patient care.
6) Demonstrate key skills as described in the Module handbook that promote a multidisciplinary approach to practice.
7) Recognise and apply effective professional relationships with patients, carers, and members of the healthcare team.

The student is required to:

Choose and discuss one aspect of the anaesthetic role of the ODP
Support their discussion by use of a variety of correctly cited and referenced sources
Communicate effectively in writing and adhere to key expectations of academic writing

The student is advised to:

Refer to guidance issued in the Assignment Writing Workshop and heed the advice therein
Base their assignment on the taught content of the Module
Seek advice from the Module Co‐ordinator at the planning stage to ensure the topic is acceptable

Assignment regulations are as follows:

Word count is 2500 words (±10%)
Assignments must be submitted by the deadline date both in hard copy and electronically via Turnitin.

The standard marking scheme applies and mark component weighting will be

Use of Sources                                                        20%
Evaluation of evidence                                          20%
Organisation of information and knowledge   40%
Presentation                                                           20%