Outline

Overview

This unit of study builds on CLNP5006 and focuses on how multimodal monitoring can be used in a broad range of cranial, spinal and peripheral nerve procedures to minimise the likelihood of neurological trauma. Students will acquire the theoretical knowlede and practical skills to perform the various modalities of intraoperatrive neurophysiological monitoring and understand the structures at risk during a particular surgery.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	CLNP5007
Academic unit	Clinical Neurophysiology
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	CLNP5001 and CLNP5006
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Ryan Hamer, ryan.hamer@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Small test	Case discussions Case study	10%	-	300 words per post, 100 words reply
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Final exam (Live+ supervised)	Final online exam MCQ	50%	Formal exam period	1 hour
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Tutorial quiz	Graded quizzes MCQ	10%	Multiple weeks	15 minutes each
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Assignment	Essays Written essays	30%	Multiple weeks	2000 words each
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= hurdle task ? = Type A final exam ?

Assessment summary

Graded quizzes: The quizzes are designed to help students gauge their progress in meeting the learning outcomes. There is one attempt only for each quiz. There will be 6 graded quizzes total made up of 10 multiple choice questions. The quizzes are open for a set period. Please note that quizzes cannot be completed after the close date.
Case discussions: The clinical case discussions are designed to help students understand and apply the concepts that underpin the fundamentals of neurophysiology. Students will be presented with a case and asked to respond to the questions posed. There are 6 discussions throughout the semester at the end of every module. Students are required to post a response to every discussion board and respond, comment on, raise questions, provide answers or critique at least one other students’ post. Once submitted, students will have access to other students’ answers and will be required to prepare a comment to another students’ answer.
Essays: The essays are designed to help students synthesise and apply knowledge gained. Answers to the short answer questions must be properly referenced before submission.
Final online exam: The final exam has one attempt only and a time limit. The exam date is to be confirmed but will be held in the exam period. It comprises 50 multiple choice questions. The multiple choice questions require students to select the single most correct response from four or five options. Students must pass this assessment in order to achieve a minimum passing grade for this unit.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Please note, for this unit of study (CLNP5007) the late submission penalty will be 5% of the maximum awardable mark for each calendar day after the due date for 5 calendar days only. This is to ensure that timely feedback is provided to students. If the assessment is submitted more than 5 calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Module 1: Introduction to IONM2	Online class (10 hr)
Week 02	Module 2: Procedures on the bony spine	Online class (10 hr)
Week 03	Module 2: Procedures on the bony spine	Online class (10 hr)
Week 04	Module 2: Procedures on the bony spine	Online class (10 hr)
Week 05	Module 3: Procedures on the spinal cord	Online class (10 hr)
Week 06	Module 3: Procedures on the spinal cord	Online class (10 hr)
Week 07	Module 4: Intracranial surgery	Online class (10 hr)
Week 08	Module 4: Intracranial surgery	Online class (10 hr)
Week 09	Module 5: Vascular procedures	Online class (10 hr)
Week 10	Module 5: Vascular procedures	Online class (10 hr)
Week 11	Module 5: Vascular procedures	Online class (10 hr)
Week 12	Module 6: Procedures involving peripheral nerves	Online class (10 hr)
Week 13	Module 6: Procedures involving peripheral nerves	Online class (10 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The compulsory face-to-face teaching day for Semester 2, 2020 has been withdrawn due to COVID-19 related reasons. However, students will be invited to attend a replacement face-to-face teaching day held at a later time (probably in 2021) but attendance is optional.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. describe the surgical principles and anatomy at risk for procedures involving the central and peripheral nervous systems
LO2. describe in depth the neurophysiological modalities capable of detection and mitigation of impending neural injury
LO3. effectively recognise and communicate neurophysiological changes indicative of impending neural injury
LO4. apply your knowledge by discussing various real-life clinical scenarios.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

We value your feedback about any aspect of the unit of study and your experience as a student of Sydney Medical School. To help ensure our courses meet your needs and maintain a high standard, we welcome your feedback at any time and we ask you to complete the Mid-Semester Evaluation Survey and the unit of study Evaluation Survey at the end of the semester. You can also rate any component of the unit using our star rating system found at the bottom of many pages as you progress through the unit. Your ratings and comments are anonymous and specifying what you liked and didn’t like about any of the learning materials, assessment items, discussion forums, feedback etc will help us to target our improvement efforts. Please note that your participation in this unit of study permits de-identified information about your learning experience and interaction with learning resources to be used for the purpose of improving the student learning experience.

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Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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CLNP5007: Intraoperative Monitoring II

Semester 2 Early, 2020 [Distance education/intensive on campus] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect