| Module Title |
Women's Health Specialist 2 |
| Module Code |
NUR1139 (ITS: NS5122) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
The module aims to provide students with the opportunities to further develop the knowledge and skills acquired in Women's Health Specialist Module 1 specific to normal female anatomy and physiology from menarche to menopause and post-menopause.
The module will focus on abnormal gynaecology relevant to the practice of ambulatory gynaecology in a variety of healthcare settings (Sláintecare and National Maternity Strategy).
Students will be given the opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowledge to practice during the clinical practicum associated with the module.
During the module students will develop an individual ePortfolio which they can use as a resource and add to throughout their career.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate and make critical choices in the early detection and screening skills in the management of gynaecological disorders across the woman’s lifespan.
2. Scrutinise, evaluate and challenge assumptions to explore the holistic, psychological, social, sexual and cultural aspects of care in contemporary Ireland.
3. Critically evaluate the complex theories and concepts underpinning the Legal and ethical issues experienced in your specialist practice
4. With the use of self-reflective practice develop and apply critical aptitude towards a vision of a professional specialist practice to meet service and women’s needs.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Independent Study | 89 | Self Directed study | | Lecture | 24 | Theoretical Lectures: | | Seminars | 12 | Seminars: 12 hours (Clinical Practice Preceptors) | | Clinical placement | 125 | Clinical practicum: 125 hours |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20846 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Mary Nevin | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Group project | Health Promotion Campaign
Working as part of a group design a health promotional campaign | 60% | Week 12 | | Short Answer Questions | Weekly input to the discussion forum
Each week contribute to the weekly discussion on Loop using critical analysis and appropriate clinical references to support your comments and rationale. | 40% | Week 12 | | Professional Practice | C-CAT competency based assessment. Case Studies (3 in total) that demonstrate opportunities to self reflect and identify learning deficits. Pass/ Fail | 0% | Week 6 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
Indicative Content
Abnormal benign gynaecology; Gynaecological cancers; Advanced physiological assessment skills; Early pregnancy complications; TOP; Dysfunctional Uterine bleeding; Fertility; Sexual health; Uro-Gynaecology; Menopause
Learning Activity
Online lectures Small group workshops tutorials Individual assignments ePortfolio development Clinical competency documentation
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: NMBI Standards and Requirements,
- 415297: 1, 2016, National Maternity Strategy,
- https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/452bf-national-maternity-strategy-revised-implementation-plan-2021-2026/: 415298, 1, Sláintecare Implementation and Action Plan 2021- 2023
- https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/6996b-slaintecare-implementation-strategy-and-action-plan-2021-2023/: 415299, 1, HSE National Women and Infants Programme
- https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/woman-infants/: 415300, 1, NICE Guidelines
- https://www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/our-programmes/about-nice-pathway: 415301, 1, NHS Scotland
- https://nds.nhs.scot/blog/service-patterns-the-nds-pathway-design-system/: 415302, 1, 2021, State of the Worlds Midwifery Report
- https://www.unfpa.org/publications/sowmy-2021:
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