<p>In line with LJMU regulations the pass mark 50%</p>

Case Study

<ul><li>The principles and practice of Endoscopy</li><li>Anatomy &amp; physiology of the Lower G.I. tract.</li><li>The Anus and Rectum master class</li><li>Bowel Cancer and Polyps: epidemiology. aetiology, pathology, investigations, diagnosis, treatments and outcomes</li><li>Lower GI Endoscopy screening and surveillance guidelines for Cancer, Adenomas and Serrated Lesions.</li><li>The principles and practice of National Bowel Cancer Screening Programmes (BCSP).</li><li>Lesion recognition, detection and excision of Polyp.</li><li>Pharmacology for Lower GI Endoscopy and safe sedation practice</li><li>Medico-legal issues and ethical implications including consent/communication skills.</li><li>Physical assessment, history taking and clinical examination.</li><li>Indications for Lower GI Endoscopy, principals of pre assessment, patient selection, risk management, co morbidity issues and preparation for Endoscopy</li><li>The causes of rectal bleeding and their management.</li><li>The assessment, differential diagnosis and investigation of Diarrhoea.</li><li>Bowel preparation: optimisation, contraindications and complications.</li><li>Understanding functional disorders of the Lower GI tract.</li><li>Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD): differential diagnosis, treatment principles and surveillance</li><li>The presentation and management of Infective and Inflammatory Colorectal disorders (other than Idiopathic Inflammatory Bowel Disease).</li><li>Understands the role of Lower GI Endoscopy in the investigation of Anaemia</li><li>Understand the role of Imaging and G.I. Physiology in the assessment of lower GI disease.</li><li>An introduction to the genetics of Colorectal Cancer.</li><li>Understanding quality assurance in Lower GI Endoscopy.</li><li>Improving Safety and Reducing Error in Endoscopy (I.S.R.E.E), human factors, non-technical and technical skills associated with Lower GI Endoscopy.</li><li>Pathophysiology and histopathology of the Lower G.I. tract.</li><li>Therapeutic Lower GI Endoscopy practice – biopsy, pathology specimens and Polypectomy.</li><li>Emergency management and complications during Lower GI Endoscopy.</li><li>Health promotion and management for the Lower GI Endoscopy patient.</li><li>Professional issues and advanced practice.</li><li>Role development, continuing education and career pathways for Endoscopy.</li></ul>

Introduction to Lower GI Endoscopy - 72385MMADV

Introduction to Lower GI Endoscopy

Acquire and synthesise all necessary evidence relevant to practice to effectively manage patients with individual or complex comorbidities when presenting for Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy and Polypectomy.

Interpret endoscopic findings based on knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the lower gastrointestinal tract and synthesise this information to formulate a differential diagnosis, recommend further investigations and develop an evidence-based management plan.

Critically examine the principles and practice of the Endoscopist role and critically apply knowledge of the key concepts involved in advanced clinical reasoning and decision making.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the broadened level of responsibility and autonomy of the advanced practice role and the professional scope of practice set within legal, ethical, professional and organisational governance.

Critically appraise the evidence base underpinning the Endoscopist role in relation to consent, effective patient report writing, legal, regulatory and ethical aspects of advanced practice.

Obtain relevant information by history taking, physical assessment and examination of a patient's clinical records and synthesise this information to guide interpretation of endoscopic findings.