Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2022 - 2023
| Module Title |
Emergency Care
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| Module Code |
SS232
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Noel McCaffrey | Office Number | AG23 |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
This module will prepare the student to manage acute injuries and illnesses. This will include surveying the scene, conducting an assessment, activating the emergency plan, implementing appropriate emergency techniques and procedures and implementing appropriate first aid techniques.
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Learning Outcomes
1. LO1 Understand the pre-hospital care continuum in Ireland.
2. LO2 Demonstrate appropriate emergency care assessments
3. LO3 Demonstrate appropriate emergency care techniques for a range of illnesses and injuries in the acute setting.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 14 | No Description | | Clinical laboratory | 22 | small-group based practice work | | Independent Study | 89 | No 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
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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 |
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Indicative Reading List
- author, Dave Schottke: 2007, First responder, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Mass., 0763740314
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Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
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