Cognitive Domain |
Sample Learning Outcome – Students will be able to… |
Sample Assessment |
Sample Instructional Activities/ Learning Experiences |
Apply |
Demonstrate competency with mathematical drug calculations related to medication administration in peri-operative patients. |
Drug calculations test. |
Instructor reviews content on drug calculations.
Instructor demonstrates several examples with input from the class.
Students practice drug calculations using worksheets. Compare answers with a peer.
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Analyze |
Evaluate lab values related to the perioperative client. |
Exam questions to assess knowledge and ability to apply this to more complex scenarios.
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Instructor teaches typical lab values for perioperative clients.
Students work through scenarios to identify abnormal lab values.
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Comprehend |
Identify potential complications and treatments related to general, spinal, regional and local anaesthesia. |
Exam questions. |
Think, pair, share common complications.
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Synthesis |
Generate a postoperative care plan based on preoperative assessments. |
Exam questions – case study format. |
Instructor presents theory on post-op care plans.
Students work in small groups to develop a care plan based on a case scenario.
Instructor provides feedback to each group.
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Psychomotor Domain |
Sample Learning Outcome – Students will be able to… |
Sample Assessment |
Sample Instructional Activities/ Learning Experiences |
Demonstrate |
Demonstrate the nursing management of a perioperative client, with considerations to client diversity and cultural safety. |
Instructor observes practice and provides feedback.
At end of course, students participate in Integrated Lab Assessments where instructors assess student’s ability to integrate their learning during a case scenario.
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Instructor reviews the theory behind the skills.
Instructor demonstrates the skills.
Students practice in pairs using a variety of case scenarios.
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Demonstrate |
Demonstrate the nursing management of a client returning from the post-anaesthetic care unit (PACU) including principles of medication administration. |
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Demonstrate |
Demonstrate postoperative client teaching.
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