| Module Title |
Injuries 2 |
| Module Code |
TRE1000 (ITS: SS219) |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
Module Aims:
This module aims to teach the student:
How to create and maintain clinical records.
How to use the principles and techniques of logic and problem solving techniques in history taking and clinical assessment of injuries.
The principles and techniques of clinical assessment of spine and upper limb injuries with a view to making an accurate diagnosis.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe and apply the principles and techniques of creating and maintaining clinical records
2. Use principles of logic and problem solving in clinically examining a patient with an injury of the spine or upper limb
3. Clinically examine the spine and upper limb
4. Describe the typical mechanisms, signs and symptoms of upper limb and spinal injuries
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 36 | Lecture | | Laboratory | 32 | Practical skills session | | Directed learning | 4 | Practical and theoretical | | Independent Study | 178 | Independent Study and Independent Tasks |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21060 | 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 | Sinead O'Keeffe | Module Teacher | Kate Sheridan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Loop Quiz | An an online MCQ quiz will be conducted through loop. The quiz us composed of 50 mulitple choice questions | 15% | Week 24 | | Loop Quiz | An an online MCQ quiz will be conducted through loop. The quiz us composed of 50 mulitple choice questions | 15% | Week 29 | | Practical/skills evaluation | The students clinical reasoning and practical assessment skills will be assessed via an oral examination and practical demonstration of assessment techniques. | 15% | Week 24 | | Practical/skills evaluation | The students clinical reasoning and practical assessment skills will be assessed via an oral examination and practical demonstration of assessment techniques. | 15% | Week 29 | | Assignment | The students will be provided with two case studies, an upper limb injury and a spine injury. The students will submit a piece of academic writing discussing the differential diagnosis, risk factors, epidemiology and initial treatment plan relating to the case studies. | 40% | Week 27 |
| 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
Functional anatomy of the upper limb and spine
The assessment (consultation, history taking and clinical examination) of upper limb and spinal injuries
Spinal, sacroiliac joint, shoulder girdle, elbow, wrist, hand and nerve injuries of the upper limb related to sporting and physical activity
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Brukner, P.D. & Khan, K., McGraw Hill: 0, Clinical Sports Medicine,
- Starkey and Ryan: 0, Evaluation of Orthopaedic and Athletic Injuries, 2nd, FA Davis,
- Prentice: 0, Arnheim
s Principles of Athletic Training,
- Schultz S, Houglum P, Perrin D,: 0, Examination of musculoskeletal injuries, 2nd Ed,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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