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Archived Version 2013 - 2014

Module Title Introduction to Clinical Practice
Module Code SS231
School School of Health & Human Performance

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Noel McCaffreyOffice NumberAG23
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

This module will introduce the student to the initial care of injured athletes. Students will be placed with teams both within and outside the DCU campus and will attend training sessions and games. They will attend with 3rd year ATT students and will assist and observe these students as specific tasks are carried out. These tasks are 1. to assist the athletes to prepare for participation by conducting specific pre-participation tasks (taping / strapping, massage, warm-up) 2. to provide first aid cover for the session / game 3. carry out initial assessment and first aid treatment of any injuries that occur 4. prepare a care plan for injured athletes 5. maintain proper clinical notes relating to all injuries 6. to establish and maintain contact with the team coaches in relation to the role of the ATT students and in relation to the status of injured athletes and will undertake assist in the preparation of athletes for participation in thesesModule Aims:

Learning Outcomes

1. define his / her own role in the group looking after the health care of the team of players
2. perform pre-match ankle and thumb taping
3. perform initial injury assessment
4. administer initial injury treatment using the RICE (rest, ice, compress, elevate) regime
5. produce clinical notes on an injured athlete
6. organise and maintain clinical notes according to the required standards
7. prepare a perform an oral case presentation on one of the injuries seen, with an emphasis of the differential diagnosis
8. list the items that should be in the first aid kit



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Professional Practice36No Description
Directed learning1No Description
Seminars12No Description
Independent Study76No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Consultation skills

Injury prevention.

Core Transferable Skills

Injury rehabilitation.

History taking and differential diagnosis.

Maintenance of clinical records.

Case presentation skills.

Sports First Aid.

Learning. Record keeping. Logic and problem solving. Ethics. Consultation / interpersonal / interview. Evaluation. Emergency health care skills. Independent reading and research.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Peter Brukner and Karim Khan: 2002, Clinical sports medicine, 2nd, McGraw Hill, 0-074-71108-3
  • Chad Starkey, Jeffrey L. Ryan: 2002, Evaluation of orthopedic and athletic injuries, F.A. Davis Co., Philadelphia, PA, 978-0-8036-0791-0
Other Resources

None
Programme or List of Programmes
ATTBSc Athletic Therapy and Training
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