Module: Caring for Children with Inherited Metabolic Disorder

Module Specifications

Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Module Title	Caring for Children with Inherited Metabolic Disorder
Module Code	NUR1228 (ITS: NS480)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module will enable students to expand their knowledge and skills in the care and medical management of individuals with inherited metabolic disorders.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the care and management of individuals with inherited metabolic disorders.
2. Evaluate the psychosocial needs of children and families with inherited metabolic disorders.
3. Discuss the contribution of the multidisciplinary team in the care of individuals with inherited metabolic disorders.
4. Explain the provision of health education appropiate to the needs of patients and their families.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	32	No Description
Independent Study	85	No Description
Directed learning	2	No Description
Group work	4	No Description
Laboratory	2	No Description
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	12221	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Tracey Harrington	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Formal Examination	End-of-Semester Final Examination	30%	End-of-Semester

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

Through a combination of clinical experiences and academic work, students will apply their new knowledge and clinical skills in practice. To achieve this the syllabus will reflect the following content:
-Aetiology and patho-physiology of inherited metabolic disorders Interdisciplinary care of a child with inherited metabolic disorders - Medical management of child with inherited metabolic disorders - Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of inherited metabolic disorders - Specialist investigations - Application of health promotion and health education principles in the provision of care - Family centered care - Effects of chronic illness on the child and family - Cultural aspects of individual patient care -Roles within the multidisciplinary team

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Fernandes, J. Saudubray JM., Van den Berghe G., Walter J.H: 2006, Inborn Metabolic Diseases,Diagnosis and Treatment, 4th, Springer, Germany,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None