Students should note that all of the modules below may not be available to them.
Undergraduate students should refer to the relevant section of the UCC Undergraduate Calendar for their programme requirements.
Postgraduate students should refer to the relevant section of the UCC Postgraduate Calendar for their programme requirements.
MX1001 Library Project in Medicine I
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semester 2.
No. of Students: Max 200.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 3hr(s) Lectures (Library Tour/Electronic Resources Training with online exercises;Self Directed Learning/Library Project/Supervision).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Brad Noel, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine; Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To introduce a student to the evidence base in Medicine and to familiarise a student with the role and function of the library and its associated electronic resources. To allow the students to further develop the skills of independent study.
Module Content: Students are introduced to the range and levels of authority of different forms of scientific literature. Students are requested to identify areas of interst to them and are then aligned with an appropriate project supervisor. A topic which becomes the focus of further independent study is defined. Topics are refined to allow the student to further explore the physiological, biochemical, anatomical, sociological and psychological issues which culminate to produce various clinical presentations. This exercise promotes the integration of aspects of the fundamental medical sciences. The student is expected to produce a project which should be structured according to detailed specifications provided by the Module Co-ordinator.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Select an area of interest in medicine for further study;
?Independently search scientific literature using library resources;
?Summarise results on independent investigation of their selected subject in written form.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Library Project 100 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Students who fail continuous assessment will be required to submit a revised project.
MX1004 Introducing Medical Students to Irish as a Spoken Language
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semester 1.
No. of Students: Min 15, Max 20.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 12 x 2hr(s) Tutorials (Tutorials/Practicals. As part of this course students will have the opportunity to spend a weekend in UCC's centre in the Irish speaking region of Kerry, Corca Dhuibhne.).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Ciaran Dawson, Ionad Na Gaeilge Labhartha.
Lecturer(s): Dr Ciaran Dawson, Ionad Na Gaeilge Labhartha.
Module Objective: To give students an introduction to the spoken and writen language.
Module Content: This is an introductory module of Irish Language for medical students who have no prior knowledge of the language. Students will be taught the basic structures and sounds of Irish as well as the orthography and grammar. They will learn the vocabulary and phrases most used in the course of the day. Emphasis will be placed on terms likely to be used between patient and doctor.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Introduce themselves and give basic information about themselves, their families and where they are from;
?Discuss their likes and dislikes;
?Say what they are doing in Cork and speak about their daily routines;
?Request this information of others;
?Talk about what they have been doing in the past.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Written 60, Oral Exam 40).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Students must submit an assignment as prescribed by the module co-ordinator 60 marks. Oral examination 40 marks.
MX1006 Student Directed Special Study Module in Medicine
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semester 2.
No. of Students: Max 20.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 3hr(s) Tutorials; Directed Study; Other (Self directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To allow students to self organise a special study module in an area of special interest in Medicine
Module Content: The student must contact a suitable tutor in the College of Medicine and Health, agree module objectives, content and learning outcomes and maintain a reflective portfolio of the design through to completion of this module. Suitable activities include, acquiring specific laboratory and/or other research skills, specialised clinical placement, inter-professional and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Conduct an independent appraisal of a topic of particular interest outside the core curriculum.
?Demonstrate proficiency in self directed learning.
?Demonstrate the ability to manage time effectively.
?Present the results of their work, verbally, visually and/or in writing.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Reflective Portfolio 100 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
MX1007 Special Study Module: Advanced Irish Language
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semester 2.
No. of Students: Min 15.
Pre-requisite(s): Minimum H6 in Leaving Certificate Irish (Honours)
Co-requisite(s):
Teaching Method(s): 12 x 2hr(s) Other ( Tutorials/Practicals; 2 Lectures by medical. As part of this course students can spend a weekend in the Gaeltacht in UCC's centre in Corca Dhuibhne.).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Ciaran Dawson, Ionad Na Gaeilge Labhartha.
Lecturer(s): Dr Ciaran Dawson, Ionad Na Gaeilge Labhartha.
Module Objective: To bring students to a minimum of Level 5 of the European Languages Framework and to enable them to function professionally through the medium of Irish.
Module Content: Students will learn expand their knowledge of day to day conversation in Irish. They will increase their literacy skills in the language and will gain a familiarity of the use of Irish in the field of medicine. They will also concentrate on some of the more challenging aspects of Irish Grammar and Syntax
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Describe a broad range of medical concepts through the medium of Irish;
?Translate relevant discourse from Irish to English and from English to Irish;
?Employ the Irish language as a means of communication in their discourse with their colleagues and patients;
?Outline the reasons that a knowledge of Irish is of value to those working in the medical profession in Ireland;
?Summarise the challenges facing Medical Practitioners who must work through the medium of Irish;
?Evaluate the appropriateness of existing medical terminology in Irish.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 50 marks (In-class Test); Oral Assessment 50 marks.
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment; Oral Examination.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit an assignment in lieu of a failed In-class Test; Students re-take Oral Examintion.).
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semester 2.
No. of Students: Max 250.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 12 x 2hr(s) Other (lectures; self directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine; Staff, School of History; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: The objective of this module is to provide an introduction to the history of medicine, as well as theories of health and disease in Western societies, from antiquity to the present day. There will also be a focus on the societal structures which helped to shape their development and understanding.
Module Content: This module will address the following issues: how the role of medicine has evolved with respect to the patient, physician, and wider society; how scientific and technological innovations have improved health and patient care; what history has taught us about the efficacy of contemporary medicine. These issues will be addressed through a variety of topics addressing specific diseases, anatomy, surgery, public health, and health systems.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Discuss the major historical developments in Western medicine
?Demonstrate knowledge of important developments within certain key areas of the history of Western medicine
?Demonstrate knowledge of what social, economic, cultural and other contexts have contributed to the shaping of contemporary medicine
?Demonstrate an ability to develop a historical argument about a medical topic.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Summative essay on specific topic related to history of medicine, using relevant research material (100 marks).).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Students who fail continuous assessment will be required to submit a revised assignment. Oral, if required.
MX2002 Library Project in Medicine II
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semester 1.
No. of Students: Max 200.
Pre-requisite(s): Cannot have completed MX1001 in First Med
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 3hr(s) Lectures (Library Tour/Electronic Resources Training with online exercises;Self Directed Learning/Library Project/Supervision).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine; Dr Brad Noel, School of Medicine; Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To introduce a student to the evidence base in Medicine and to familiarise a student with the role and
function of the library and its associated electronic resources. To allow the students to further develop the
skills of independent study.
Module Content: Students are introduced to the range and levels of authority of different forms of scientific literature. Students are requested to identify areas of interst to them and are then aligned with an appropriate project supervisor. A topic which becomes the focus of further independent study is defined. Topics are refined to allow the student to further explore the physiological, biochemical, anatomical, sociological and psychological issues which culminate to produce various clinical presentations. This exercise promotes the integration of aspects of the fundamental medical sciences. The student is expected to produce a project which should be structured according to detailed specifications provided by the Module Co-ordinator.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Select an area of interest in medicine for further study;
?Independently search scientific literature using library resources;
?Summarise results on independent investigation of their selected subject in written form.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Library Project 100 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Students who fail continuous assessment will be required to submit a revised project.
MX2006 Student Directed Special Study Module in Medicine
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semester 1.
No. of Students: Max 20.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 3hr(s) Tutorials; Directed Study; Other (Self directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health.
Module Objective: To allow students to self organise a special study module in an area of special interest in Medicine.
Module Content: The student must contact a suitable tutor in the College of Medicine and Health, agree module objectives, content and learning outcomes and maintain a reflective portfolio of the design through to completion of this module. Suitable activities include, acquiring specific laboratory and/or other research skills, specialised clinical placement, inter-professional and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Conduct an independent appraisal of a topic of particular interest outside the core curriculum
?Demonstrate proficiency in self directed learning
?Demonstrate the ability to manage time effectively
?Present the results of their work, verbally, visually and/or in writing.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Reflective Portfolio 100 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Failed elements of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students who fail continuous assessment will be required to submit further assignments as perscribed by the Module Coordinator), Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the School of Medicine).
MX2008 Medical Research Project
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semester 1.
No. of Students: Max 10.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 8hr(s) Tutorials; Directed Study; Other (Self directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To allow students to develop their own research project or to participate in an on-going research project in the School of Medicine or a Clinical/Laboratory area
Module Content: The student will conduct an approved research project. The student is expected to seek out and integrate with an on-going research group in the School of Medicine/Clinical/Laboratory area or set up their own research project with an approved supervisor from the School of Medicine/Clinical/Laboratory area
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Describe the search relevant scientific databases
?Demonstrate a knowledge of common research techniques and methodologies
?Collect, analyse and summarise research data
?Write a summary report of the research activity
?Create a poster providing an overview of the research project.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Research Poster 40 marks; Research Report 60 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students who fail Continuous Assessment will be required to submit further assignments as prescribed by the Module Coordinator.).
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 24.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): Other (lectures; workshops; field training; self directed learning. Some field training will take place in Ringaskiddy and may require attendance on a Saturday.).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Nora McCarthy, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Nora McCarthy, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine, Prof Stephen Cusack, UCC/CUH; Consultants, CUH Emergency Department, Staff, National Maritime College of Ireland; Dr. John Murphy and Staff, Naval Service; Staff, Irish Coast Guard.
Module Objective: To offer students a novel and practical opportunity to learn about the common medical issues arising for seafarers and in the marine environment. To understand and value teamwork. To understand the challenges of remote communications and teleconsultation. To familiarise students with relevant resources for further information so that self directed learning is encouraged both during and after the module.
Module Content: Students will be introduced to: The historical background and general aspects of maritime medicine; The effects of cold and water environments on physiology and function, including the management of hypothermia and drowning;
The concept of telemedicine for providing care at sea and remote environments, incl. medical care on board vessels and maritime rescues; Underwater and hyperbaric medicine; Various practical sessions will be offered when possible, including participation in radio communications exercises, attendance at a sea survival course, observation of recompression chamber, SAR helicopter and Irish Naval Vessel. While every effort will be made to provide such opportunities these practical sessions cannot be guaranteed. Students should review all relevant fieldwork details and ensure that they are happy in participating in same in advance of registering for this module. Please note that various sessions will take place in Ringaskiddy; students will have to arrange their own transport. Furthermore, a full Saturday may need to be undertaken in Ringaskiddy in addition to the various Wednesday afternoon sessions.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Discuss the challenges of the unique environment of maritime medicine and recognise the most common medical complications that can occur at sea
?Describe communication procedures that can be adopted to assess illness and injury at sea
?Have an awareness of medical equipment on various vessels and medical challenges and resources available to seafarers
?Make an initial assessment and treatment recommendation for diving related problems.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (MCQ 100 marks; Candidates must attend all lectures and must also participate in a Personal Survival Training externally accredited programme.).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the Medical School.).
MX3006 Student Selected Special Study Module in Medicine
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 20.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 3hr(s) Tutorials; Directed Study; Other (Self directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To allow students to self organise a special study module in an area of special interest in Medicine.
Module Content: The student must contact a suitable tutor in the College of Medicine and Health, agree module objectives, content and learning outcomes and maintain a reflective portfolio of the design through to completion of this module. Suitable activities include, acquiring specific laboratory and/or other research skills, specialised clinical placement, inter-professional and interdisciplinary learning opportunities
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Conduct an independent appraisal of a topic of particular interest outside the core curriculum.
?Demonstrate proficiency in self directed learning.
?Demonstrate the ability to manage time effectively.
?Present the results of their work, verbally, visually and/or in writing.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Reflective Portfolio 100 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
MX3007 Physical Activity, Exercise and Sports Medicine
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 20.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): Other (lectures; workshops; field training; self directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eanna Falvey, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Eanna Falvey, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine, Guest Lecturers.
Module Objective: To enable students to understand the importance of physical activity and exercise to general health. To understand prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common sports injuries. To discuss exercise prescription from a medical perspective. To recognise the health promotion challenges in exercise and sport. To familiarise students with relevant resources for further information so that self directed learning is encouraged both during and after the module.
Module Content: Students will be introduced to: exercise physiology, sports injuries, exercise and weight management, exercise prescription, sport and exercise psychology, health promotion in exercise and sport, sport medicine for special populations (chronic disease, disability), sport nutrition, pharmacology - drugs in sport, exercise and rehabilitation.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Describe common injuries related to exercise and sports
?Discuss sports medicine issues of special populations (people with chronic disease, people with a disability)
?Understand the effect of physical activity, exercise and sport on psychological well being
?Discuss the use and abuse of drugs in sports
?Illustrate how exercise is indicated for weight management
?Explain health promotion challenges in exercise and sport
?Report the role of nutrition in athletic performance, weight reduction and weight gain.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Presentation 50 marks; Written Submission 50 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
MX3009 Business Skills in Medicine
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 9 x 2hr(s) Lectures (1st hour structured discussion; 2nd hour self-directed learning.).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Brad Noel, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Brad Noel, School of Medicine; Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine, contributions from the Business Community.
Module Objective: To provide an introduction to the business skills and strategies required by today's doctors to survive and thrive economically; to provide an introduction to business strategy development; to provide an introduction to the skills and awareness required to lead and work within a medical team.
Module Content: This module will include a combination of multi-sourced structured discussions/workshop sessions and self-directed learning, and will address the following topics: personal finance planning for doctors; business creation and development strategy; mortage applications.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Create a personal finance plan as a Doctor
?Create a Business Plan for a venture
?Know how to apply for a Commercial Mortage.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Written submitted business plan and mortgage application to house the proposed business (50 marks) [Deadline - week 4 of semester 2]. Oral Presentation of the above (Business Plan and Mortage Application) to Dragons Den in week 5 of semester 2 (40 marks). Submitted Personal Budget as a newly qualified Doctor (10 marks) [Deadline - week 3 of semester 2].).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
MX3010 Mitigating Medical Error
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 9 x 2hr(s) Lectures (To include workshops; medium and high fidelity clinical simulations and debriefing; structured discussion; self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Mr Simon Smith, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Prof Colin Bradley, Department of General Practice, Staff, Assert Centre & External Speakers; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To provide an introduction to topic of patient safety within healthcare and the contribution of medical error. For students to experience in simulation the antecedents to avoidable medical error. For students to demonstrate competence in the mitigation of avoidable medical error.
Module Content: The module will extend students understanding of the parameters of safe clinical practice, patient safety, medical error and patient cantered healthcare. In addition to formal teaching the course requires students to demonstrate competence in the analysis and mitigation of medical error.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Demonstrate competence in mitigating medical error within a simulated healthcare setting
?Describe the nature of patient centred healthcare
?Explain the roles of education, technology, communication, teams and systems within patient safety
?Demonstrate how to develop a relevant healthcare metric
?Explain how to use structured approaches to understand healthcare errors
?Explain the difference between patient safety, medical error and avoidable medical error
?Demonstrate the contribution of technology to patient cantered care and/or mitigating healthcare errors.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Competence assessment within simulated healthcare environments (50 marks), project (50 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
MX3013 Introduction to Evidence-based Practice in Medicine
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 15.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 12 x 2hr(s) Other (Combination of lectures; small group work; computer/library laboratory work; self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Donncha O'Gradaigh, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Donncha O'Gradaigh, School of Medicine, Ms. Miriam Bell School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: The objective of this evidence-based practice module is to provide students with an understanding of the basic steps required in using evidence in clinical practice and to teach learners about the need for taking a systematic and collaborative approach to clinical inquiry.
Module Content: This module will address the application of the framework of the 5'A's of Evidence Based Practice (Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, Assess), and will include some basic statistics relevant to the levels of evidence under discussion.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Discuss the importance of a systematic approach to inquiry
?Demonstrate knowledge of available databases and an ability to efficiently and effectively search the relevant databases
?Demonstrate an understanding of the hierarchy of evidence
?Demonstrate an ability to critically appraise the evidence in terms of usefulness and validity
?Demonstrate an understanding of basic statistics and measures of association
?Demonstrate an understanding of how evidence may be applied in practice
?Demonstrate an understanding of the necessity of working with other disciplines when planning to implement evidence into practice
?Demonstrate an appreciation of the challenges involved when implementing change.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (written assignment (50 marks); group presentation (50 marks)).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Students who fail continuous assessment will be required to submit a revised project. Oral, if required.
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 8, Max 16.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of Year 2 Direct Entry or Year 1 Graduate Entry Medicine
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 8 x 2hr(s) Seminars (and Self-Directed Learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Margaret O'Rourke, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Margaret O'Rourke, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Applied Psychology; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To further develop medical students understanding, knowledge and applications of evidence based whole patient assessment and Psychological Interventions for common medical complaints and clinical problems.
Module Content: Evidence based psychological medicine, Fundamentals of Health Behaviour change, Motivational Interviewing and theoretical foundations of Cognitive Behavioural therapy; Psychological interventions for Clinical contexts and clinical problems; Applications in acute and chronic health and mental health care.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Discuss and explain whole patient care
?Describe and explain evidence based psychological medicine
?Outline how psychological interventions are used for simple and complex problems
?Discuss how to design a Psychological medicine plan for common clinical problems
?Describe the application of bio-psychosocial interventions
?Outline how to apply Motivational Interviewing Strategies
?Describe how to apply Psychological Medicine to simple clinical issues.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (In-class assessment 100).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the Module Coordinator).
MX3020 Research for Medicine and Health I
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semester 2.
No. of Students: Max 250.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures (including group discussion/work); 76 x 1hr(s) Other (seminars, self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To provide an opportunity for students to complete a scientific literature review and plan a research study in an area of medicine that is of particular interest, under the direction of a department in the School of Medicine. This module also links to MX4090, where it will be expected that the student will complete the project outlined and finalised during the MX3020 module.
Module Content: Students are required to develop a research question, write a concise literature review, and plan a research study in an area relevant to Medicine.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Formulate a research question in an area of interest in Medicine
?Propose an appropriate research methodology
?Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply the principles of questionnaire design
?Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles and explain the role of qualitative methods in health research
?Complete a literature review that demonstrates independent critical and analytical skills
?Demonstrate an understanding of research ethics and integrity issues related to medicine.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Literature review (70 marks) and Research Proposal Presentation (30 marks); Research project approval from School of Medicine (Pass/Fail). Oral if required).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50% Students must obtain a pass mark (50%) in each element of Continuous Assessment independently. For students who do not satisfy this requirement, the overall mark achieved in the module and a 'Fail Special Requirement' will be recorded. Students must also obtain a pass in both the Project Approval and the Ethical Approval submission.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the School of Medicine. Oral if required.).
MX3090 Medical Ethics, Legal Medicine and Moot Court
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 4, Max 8.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 4hr(s) Tutorials; 20hr(s) Other (Small group teaching.).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Kieran Doran, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Kieran Doran, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: Enable Students to apply the principles of Medical Ethics and Legal Medicine and their practical application in Clinical and Legal Practice
Module Content: Students will review the principles of Medical Ethics and Legal Medicine and then apply them to a real life Medico-Legal Case. Students will do so by acting as either the Plaintiff or Defence Counsel. Students will be assigned to a team of lawyers representing either the Plaintiff Patient or Defendant Hospital.
In preparing their respective submissions the Students will learn the skills of legal research, teamwork as well as presentational skills during the course of their delivery of their submission to the Judge in Court.
Each member will be asked to prepare a specific aspect of the overall team submission. The submissions will be delivered in the Moot Court and the team member(s) will be questioned by the Judge, appointed by the Module Coordinator
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Describe the principles of Medical Ethics & Legal Medicine as applied to an assigned medico-legal case;
?Demonstrate the application of the Ethical and Legal Principles to the assigned medical-legal case.
?Apply these Ethical and Legal principles to similar scenarios that they will encounter in Clinical Practice.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (court Submission 50 marks, Presentation of Court Submission 50 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (redraft of submission as specified by module coordinator).
MX4090 Research in Medicine and Health
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 250.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures (including group discussion/work); 76 x 1hr(s) Other (Seminars, self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To provide an opportunity for students to complete a scientific literature review and plan a research study in an area of medicine that is of particular interest, under the direction of a department in the School of Medicine.
Module Content: Students are required to develop a research question, write a concise literature review and plan a research study in the area.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Formulate a research question in an area of interest in Medicine
?Propose an appropriate research methodology
?Complete a literature review that demonstrates independent critical and analytical skills
?Demonstrate an appreciation of Ethical issues, informed consent, patient confidentiality and data protection in the research process
?Seek ethical approval for a research study via application to the relevant local ethics committee.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Literature Review (70 marks) and Research Proposal Presentation (30 marks); Research project approval from School of Medicine (Pass/Fail); Evidence of submission of ethical approval application to local research ethics committee (Pass/Fail.). Oral, if required.
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50% Students must obtain a pass mark (50%) in each element of Continuous Assessment independently. For students who do not satisfy this requirement, the overall mark achieved in the module and a 'Fail Special Requirement' will be recorded. Students must also obtain a pass in both the Project Approval and the Ethical Approval submission.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the School of Medicine). Oral, if required.
MX5090 Research and Professionalism in Medicine II
Credit Weighting: 10
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 175.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): Other (approved elective, seminars, tutorials, supervised data gathering and analysis, self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To provide an opportunity for students to complete a short clinical elective in an area of particular interest, to engage in scientific research and communicate findings, and to further develop professional life skills.
Module Content: This module will comprise three components:
1) Approved Elective: This will be of at least four weeks' duration, to be taken during the Summer recess between Years 4 and 5 in a clinical, laboratory or research area of the student's choice.
2) Approved Research Project: The approved project will have been selected by the student in year 4 and can be undertaken during the 4th or Final Year but must be presented as scheduled in the Final Year.
3) Professional Life Skills: This will include topics such as professionalism, reflective practice, advanced consultation skills, stress awareness and regulation, presentation skills, management and leadership skills. Promotion of self-directed learning skills and continuing development of knowledge relevant to future practice.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Apply scientific process and methodology to conduct and complete a research project
?Complete a minor dissertation of the research project
?Present research orally to an open forum
?Exhibit professional behaviour by meeting all scholarly requirements in a professional and timely manner
?Demonstrate effective personal, professional and advanced consultation skills
?Describe and apply effective anxiety and stress management skills
?Demonstrate professionalism and reflective practice through the completion of a written assignment.
Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Research Project (including presentation) 180 marks; Written Assignment on Professionalism in Medicine plus the Clinical Pathways and Professionalism Logbook, 20 marks; Elective form - Pass/Fail). Oral, if required.
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50% plus a pass judgement in the Elective; students must obtain a pass mark in each element of Continuous Assessment independently.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the School of Medicine). Oral, if required.
MX5091 Research Project and Elective Practice
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 250.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures (including group discussion/work); 76 x 1hr(s) Other (seminars, self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Dr Ruben Keane, School of Medicine; Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To provide an opportunity for students to complete a short clinical and/or research elective in an area of particular interest, to communicate research findings orally and via completion of a minor dissertation, and to develop knowledge and skills in the translation of research into clinical practice.
Module Content: This module will comprise three components:
1) Approved Elective: This will be of at least four weeks' duration, to be taken during the Summer recess between Years 4 and 5 in a clinical, laboratory or research area of the student's choice.
2) Research Project presentation and submission of minor dissertation: The presentation and minor dissertation must be based on the approved project commenced during year 4.
3) Good Clinical Practice (GCP): This short course will focus on clinical research governance, investigator responsibilities, and the importance of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) when planning and managing clinical research projects.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Apply scientific process and methodology to conduct and complete a research project
?Complete a minor dissertation of the research project
?Present research orally to an open forum
?Demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical and practical standard to which all clinical research is conducted
?Demonstrate proficiency in self-directed learning.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Research Project (including presentation) 100 marks; Elective form - Pass/Fail).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50% plus a pass judgement in the Elective; students must obtain a pass mark in each element of Continuous Assessment independently.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the School of Medicine. Oral, if required).
MX6005 Professional Development in Surgery 1
Credit Weighting: 15
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 6 x 1.5hr(s) Lectures; 20 x 1hr(s) Other ((on-line tutorials) and self directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Colm O Tuathaigh, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Staff, School of Medicine, and guest lecturers.
Module Objective: To introduce students to (a) knowledge and skills necessary to appraise, design and undertake research in medicine, (b) the process of innovation and design of biomedical devices, through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and self-directed learning.
Module Content: This module provides surgical trainees with a solid grounding in research planning and methodology. It will include topics on: critical appraisal of published research; research design and methodology; collecting descriptive, quantitative and qualitative data; application of inferential statistics to study design and analysis; research ethics; introduction to biomedical device innovation; device commercialisation and regulatory pathways.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Extract, evaluate, synthesise and present research data obtained from primary/secondary sources
?Describe and understand quantitative and qualitative research design
?Employ basic statistics of estimation and of hypothesis testing
?Optimise, manipulate and evaluate research data in a critical manner
?Describe the basis for, adhere to and use relevant institutional guidelines to obtain research ethics approval
?Demonstrate awareness of the process of medical device and technologies development, regulation and commercialisation.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (In-class MCQ test - 100 marks; Assignment to include submission for ethical approval and Literature review - 200 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative assessment, as prescribed by the module co-ordinator).
MX6006 Professional Development in Surgery 2
Credit Weighting: 15
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 16hr(s) Lectures (and or Tutorials); 14hr(s) Other ((Practical sessions and online tutorials) and self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Siun O'Flynn, College of Medicine and Health.
Lecturer(s): Staff, School of Medicine, and guest lecturers.
Module Objective: To enable students to; evaluate and define optimal leadership strategies, recognise and manage the human factors which influence clinical performance, employ the evidence base to minimise surgical error and develop skills as a future trainer.
Module Content: Management styles and strategies, human factors and surgical error awareness, radiation safety, evidenced based clinical teaching and research activity, mindfulness techniques SAFEMED.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Describe and manage their leadership style and management relationships in order to perform more effectively.
?Evaluate and employ negotiation, conflict- and dispute-resolution methods
?Appraise the performance of team members and provide feedback
?Plan and execute a skills focussed teaching session in a structured manner
?Describe and apply principles of medical error reduction within their practice
?Describe the human factors which influence clinician performance
?Use radiological imaging safely and for maximal benefit
?Employ stress reduction and mindfulness techniques.
?Present an outline of their research activity.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (MCQ 50 marks; portfolio assignment 150 marks; blog participation 50 marks; Practical 50 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
Credit Weighting: 5
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 10, Max 20.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 6 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 8hr(s) Other ((on-line tutorials) and self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Deirdre Bennett, School of Medicine.
Lecturer(s): Staff, School of Medicine, Clinical Dietitians and Guest Lecturers.
Module Objective: To give participants an understanding of how clinical /surgical conditions can alter body metabolism and nutritional needs and how nutrition can impact on healing and recovery.
To explain malnutrition, nutritional assessment and methods of nutritional support.
To give participants an understanding of the role of nutrition in specific gastro-intestinal disorders and in the pre-opertive and post-operative period.
Module Content: Metabolic stress (injury, infection, burns, surgery) and nutritional needs. Fluid and electrolyte management. Malnutrition - prevalence and effect on clinical outcomes. Nutritional assessment/MUST Screening. Sarcopaenia. Peri-operative Nutrition. Nutritional support:- enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition. Re-feeding syndrome. Nutrition in gastro-intestinal disorders. Nutritional support teams. Ethical issues in nutritional support. Nutrition support of the patient with cancer/cancer cachexia. The obese patient and surgery.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of nutritional status (malnutrition and obesity) on clinical outcomes and how clinical and metabolic states affect nutritional needs.
?Perform a nutritional assessment and use MUST screening tool. Calculate energy requirements in health and disease.
?Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of fluid and electrolyte regulation.
?Describe the role of nutrition in specific gastrointestinal disorders and in cancer in order to optimise outcomes.
?Describe the indications for nutritional support (including parenteral nutrition) and be familiar with the different routes of nutritional support.
?Describe peri-operative nutrition recommendations.
?Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in nutritional support.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (MCQ 75 marks; Clinical Case Write Up 25 marks (1,000-1,500 words)).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
MX6010 Ethical and Evidence Based Health Data
Credit Weighting: 10
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 10, Max 50.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 6 x 8hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine (Medical Education Unit).
Lecturer(s): Staff, School of Medicine; Staff, Department of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems.
Module Objective: To enable students to critically appraise scientific evidence and present a research proposal in an area related to digital health, while integrating the principles of ethical, legal and governance issues of healthcare data.
Module Content: Students will learn about research design and methodology and explore the appraisal of research quality and the application of scientific evidence to practice across different domains of medicine and digital health. Students are required to present a research study proposal and to critically appraise published research, using an approved critical appraisal tool.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Critically appraise the research literature in a manner which demonstrates knowledge of research methodology and appropriate application, as well as independent critical and analytical skills
?Formulate a research question in an area relating to digital health, and design and present an appropriate research methodology to address the issue
?Seek ethical approval for a research study via application to the relevant local ethics committee
?Understand quantitative and qualitative analysis of digital health research data.
Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks ((2000 word Report involving critical appraisal of research literature (140 marks) and Research proposal presentation (40 marks) and Completed application form for ethical approval from an approved body (20 marks))).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
MX6011 Clinical Trials and Data Management
Credit Weighting: 10
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 10, Max 50.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): 6 x 8hr(s) Lectures.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Evelyn Flanagan, School of Medicine (Clinical Research Facility).
Lecturer(s): Dr Evelyn Flanagan, School of Medicine; Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To provide an introduction to clinical trials and an introduction to the data management processes in clinical research
Module Content: The overall aim of this module is to provide an overview of the history and evolution of clinical trials; describe and understand the phases of clinical trials; obtain a Good Clinical Practice Certificate, investigate the role of data management in clinical research: explore commonly used data management terminology and regulatory requirements; examine the data management process throughout the life cycle of a clinical trial; develop an electronic case report form, describe the requirements for a data management plan.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Describe in detail the phases of a clinical trial
?Demonstrate a knowledge of landmark clinical trials and how these cases have impacted the conduct of clinical trials to date
?Explain the roles and responsibilities of the research team
?Demonstrate knowledge of data management in clinical research
?Develop an electronic case report form
?Development a comprehensive data management plan for a clinical trial
?Obtain a Good Clinical Practice Certificate.
Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Essay (100 marks, 3000 words) Data Management Plan (100 marks)).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
MX6012 Dissertation in Digital Health
Credit Weighting: 30
Semester(s): Semesters 1 and 2 and 3.
No. of Students: Min 10, Max 50.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Method(s): Other.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eileen Duggan, School of Medicine (Medical Education Unit).
Lecturer(s): Staff, School of Medicine.
Module Objective: To develop a research hypothesis, undertake a research project and present research findings in the format of a dissertation and orally in an open forum.
Module Content: Systematic investigation of a research problem and current status of the evidence, planning, undertaking, analysis and presentation of a research project in digital health
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
?Apply scientific process and methodology to conduct and complete a research project in digital health
?Apply appropriate data analysis skills to evaluate research project findings
?Write a research report and present research orally to an open forum.
Assessment: Total Marks 600: Continuous Assessment 600 marks (Dissertation - 500 marks (4,000 words); Research Presentation ? 100 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
Formal Written Examination: No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Any failed or non-submitted elements of Continuous Assessment must be submitted by a date to be advised by the Module Co-ordinator).