| Module Title |
Pain Science and Applied Modalities |
| Module Code |
TRE1038 |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
Pain is a complex phenomenon affecting individuals, families, and society. This module equips atheltic therapy students with a deep understanding of pain science, assessment, and management within a biopsychosocial framework. Covering pain mechanisms, evidence-based assessments, and patient-centered care, students develop skills to manage pain across diverse populations. Emphasis is placed on communication, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The module explores athletic therapy role in pain management and non-pharmacological interventions, ensuring holistic, evidence-informed treatment plans. By integrating theory with clinical practice, graduates emerge as empathetic professionals, skilled in research, critical thinking, and best-practice implementation across varied healthcare settings.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 30 | Lecture | | Group work | 25 | Collaborative group work on tasks | | Independent Study | 70 | Directed and self directed learning and practice |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12175 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Kate Sheridan | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Group project | Students will collaborate in small groups to produce short, publicly accessible videos on pain-related topics. | 35% | n/a | | Oral Examination | Using a case based examination format, learners will be asked to discuss and justify their pain management approach for a particular presentation, with reference to the literature. | 45% | n/a | | Practical/skills evaluation | Students will demonstrate their competencies in the safe clinical application of one electrophysical modalities (e.g., therapeutic heat, cryotherapy, ultrasound, low level laser therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, interferential current and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation). | 20% | n/a |
| 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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- David S Butler, G Lorimer Moseley: 0, Explain Pain, 2, Noigroup Publications,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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