Module: Practice Module 3c(Intellectual Disability 08

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Practice Module 3c(Intellectual Disability 08
Module Code	NUR1206 (ITS: NS369)
Faculty	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15

Description

This is the second practice placement module in the third year intellectual disability nursing programme. Over the course of this module, the student is provided with opportunities to gain experience in a variety of health, education and care settings. This module also provides opportunities for the student to focus on the nature and purpose of nursing and multidisciplinary work in the area of intellectual disability. As a third year, the student is expected to build on previous learning and apply evidence-based knowledge to practice. Students will be required to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes of this module for progression. It is a requirement that students attend introductory workshops facilitated by the module coordinator and clinical placement support team. The workshops will be an opportunity to outline clearly the clinical and academic expectations and requirements of this module. The assessment of this module is the completion of a portfolio and a 1,500 word prescribed evidence assignment. Students are expected to participate in group work, class work as well as individual reading and reflection.

Learning Outcomes

1. Appraise nursing and other frameworks in the assessment/planning of the individual/group needs
2. Deliver/evaluate best practice interventions
3. Collaborate with service users/family/team members
4. Demonstrate the role of the professional eg psychologist, speech and language therapist, physiotherapist. teacher
5. Critique the role of the nurse in the various placements of this module
6. Assesses own performance in delivering brief interventions using self-reflective practice
7. Demonstrates the procedure for signposting and referral to support services

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Group work	2	Workshops in DCU
Clinical placement	276	Allocated practice placements in specialitiy and core health settings. All placements need to meet Standard and Requirements of theNursing and Midwifery Board Ireland. Student must attend 100% of their practice placement to successfully complete the placement. Student must attend a minimum of 80% of their practice placement to undertake a practice assessment.
Clinical placement	32	Proctected reflected time - 4 hours per week is allocated to reflect on practice during work time
Total Workload: 310

Section Breakdown
CRN	21108	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator		Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Choose one of the 2 prescribed evidence assignments during this 8-week placements. The choice is: 1. Critique a service policy 2.Reflection on a communication. Submit a portfolio with the following components: 1. learning plans, 2 practice assessment records and 3. supportive evidence. Attendance - Weekly record of attendance must be submitted to the Service Allocations Officer. You cannot progress to the following year without proof of full attendance to practice placements	100%	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	None
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

Practice skills, knowledge and attitudes
Opportunities will be provided for students to practice nursing in a variety of settings.

To experience working with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To reflect upon their ever-developing knowledge of Intellectual disability nursing.

Opportunities in Specialist Areas will

include observing and questioning the specialist practitioner about what they do and why they do it.

Developing a knowledge of specialist areas, will include participation with specialist in delivery of service.

Reflect upon personal practice and observations.

Communicate effectively with clients, families and other members of the team. Where appropriate participate in case conferences and individualised planning.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Gates B (editor): 2007, Learning Disabilities Towards Inclusion, 1st ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, Oxford,
Grant G, Goward P, Richardson M & Ramcharan P: 2005, Learning Disability A Life Cycle Approach to Valuing People, 1st ed, Open University Press, Berkshire,
Gates B: 2007, Care Planning and Delivery in Intellectual Disabilities Nursing, 1st ed, Blackwell Publising, Oxford,
Endacott, R., Jevon, P. & Cooper, S.: 2009, Clinical Nursing Skills Core and Advanced, UK Oxford,
Scott, D. Arney, F.: 2010, Working with vulnerable Families; A Partnership Approach. Port Melbourne., Cambridge University Press.,
Cortell, S.: 2005, Critical Thinking Skills., Palgrave MacMillan, Hampshire:,
Timmons, F. and Duffy, A.: 2011, Writing your Portfolio: a Step-by-Step guide., Open University Press, Berkshire:,
Sharples, K.: 2009, Learning to Learn in Nursing Practice., Learning Matters Ltd, Exeter.,
Levett-Jones, T. and Bourgeois, S.: 2009, The Clinical Placement., 2nd edition., Baillère Tindall Elsevier, Edinburgh,

Articles:

BILD - British Institute of Learning Disabillities: 0, Relevant articles from BILD journals will be recommended in class, British Journal of Learning Disabilities,

Other Resources

website: http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/ Articles will be recommended throughout the module from this site,
website: http://www.fedvol.ie/ Articcles/ policies will be referred to in class from this site,
website: http://www.mencap.org.uk/link.asp?id=14 Resources from this website will be used in class,