Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description This module will introduce the student to the initial care of injured athletes. Students will be placed with teams both within and outside the DCU campus and will attend training sessions and games. They will attend with 3rd year ATT students and will assist and observe these students as specific tasks are carried out. These tasks are 1. To assist the athletes to prepare for participation by conducting specific pre-participation tasks (e.g. taping/strapping, massage, warm-up), 2. To provide first aid cover for the session/game, 3. Carry out initial assessment and first aid treatment of any injuries that occur, 4. Prepare a care plan for injured athletes, 5. Maintain proper clinical notes relating to all injuries, 6. establish and maintain contact with the team coaches in relation to the role of the ATT students and in relation to the status of injured athletes.1. to assist the athletes to prepare for participation by conducting specific pre-participation tasks (taping / strapping, massage, warm-up) 2. to provide first aid cover for the session / game 3. carry out initial assessment and first aid treatment of any injuries that occur 4. prepare a care plan for injured athletes 5. maintain proper clinical notes relating to all injuries 6. to establish and maintain contact with the team coaches in relation to the role of the ATT students and in relation to the status of injured athletes and will undertake assist in the preparation of athletes for participation in thesesModule Aims: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Define his/her own role in the group looking after the health care of the team of players 2. Perform pre-match ankle and thumb taping 3. Perform initial injury assessment 4. Administer initial injury treatment that is appropriate for the injury (e.g. PEACE & LOVE) 5. Produce clinical notes on an injured athletes to an appropriate standard 6. Prepare and perform oral case presentations on injuries assessed in clinics, with an emphasis on differential diagnoses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Student Led ClinicAttend, learn and engage in weekly assigned Student Led Clinic, developing competence in leading subjective and objective assessmentsTeam PlacementAttend assigned team placements and collaborate with fellow students from year 3 and/or year 4 of the programme. Complete all required documentation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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