Module: Emergency Care

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Emergency Care
Module Code	SS232
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Enda Whyte Semester 2: Enda Whyte Autumn: Enda Whyte
Module Teachers	Enda Whyte Siobhan O'Connor Aoife Burke Kate Sheridan Sinead O'Keeffe
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
in course assessment may be repeated but only if student has satisfied attendance requirements

Description

This module will prepare the student to manage acute injuries and illnesses. This will include surveying the scene, conducting an assessment, activating the emergency plan, implementing appropriate emergency techniques and procedures and implementing appropriate first aid techniques.

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Understand the pre-hospital care continuum in Ireland.
2. LO2 Demonstrate appropriate emergency care assessments
3. LO3 Demonstrate appropriate emergency care techniques for a range of illnesses and injuries in the acute setting.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	14	No Description
Clinical laboratory	22	small-group based practice work
Independent Study	89	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Short Answer Questions	2 separate MCQ exams (one for CFR, one for EFR)	50%	n/a
Performance evaluation	scenario based assessment of practical skills	30%	As required
Assignment	Develop emergency action plan	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

author, Dave Schottke: 2007, First responder, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Mass., 0763740314

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ATT	BSc Athletic Therapy and Training

Date of Last Revision

08-JUN-10

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