Module: Adult Chronic Disease Management Specialist 2

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Adult Chronic Disease Management Specialist 2
Module Code	NUR1145 (ITS: NS5132)
Faculty	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10

Description

The aim of this module is to support advancement of clinical competence and knowledge related to Chronic Disease Management. The module will provide the student with an in-depth view of the needs of people living with chronic disease. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to develop and implement comprehensive assessment tools, and engage in comprehensive assessment and complex care planning for the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and diabetes.

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Examine the pathophysiology of prominent chronic diseases, and their relationship with altered health, multi-morbidity and co-morbidity.
2. LO2 Apply the principles of comprehensive assessment to the prevention and management of chronic disease.
3. LO3 Organise a comprehensive, integrated plan of care to address the key needs of people living with chronic diseases, underpinned by the principles of chronic disease management, supportive care and palliative care.
4. LO4 Critically evaluate contemporary non-pharmacological and pharmacological and approaches to managing chronic disease.
5. LO5 Identify a range of evidence-based interventions to support family/non-professional caregivers.
6. LO6 Evaluate the appropriateness of care delivery methods and plans in the context of chronic disease management, and their application within specific cohorts of the Irish population.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Independent Study	77	Self Directed Study: 77 hours
Lecture	20	No Description
Clinical placement	125	Clinical Practicum: 125 hours
Seminars	8	Seminars: 12 Hours (Clinical Practice Preceptors)
Directed learning	20	No Description
Total Workload: 250

Section Breakdown
CRN	20848	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	Hazel Ní Chonchubhair	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Reflective practice essay	30%	Week 7
Practical/skills evaluation	Simulation-based Examination	70%	Sem 2 End
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%	Sem 2 End

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

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	p,
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Specialist clinical practice in CDM
● Case Study ● CVD, ● Respiratory Disease ● Diabetes ● Stroke ● Obesity ● Reduced cognitive ability

Best Practice Models for sustainable health care transformation
● Clinical decision making ● Patient Safety ● Clinical Assessment ● Peer to peer learning ● Challenge based learning ● Digital health technology and Transformation ● Remote Patient Monitoring and Telehealth

Leadership
● Scholarly Enquiry ● Quality Improvement ● Interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration and communications ● Digital data health literacy

Case Study
● Continuity of care ● Care Delivery in CDM ● CDM Skills attainment Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) EPA Performance and Assessment

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None

Preparation for 2024/25 Academic year