MDSA30090

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

A) Biomedical/Social Knowledge:
- Know the regional anatomy of the head, neck and vertebral column
- Understand the anatomical relations of the structures that comprise the region
- Describe the anatomical and pathophysiological principles underlying key, commonly encountered disabilities
- Describe the issues associated with having a disability
- Understand key concepts in disability and equality legislation

B) Clinical Assessment/Personal and Professional Development
- Critically evaluate a clinical case
- Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the region to clinical cases
- Describe case history and findings upon examination and research
- Demonstrate an ability to work as a team through a group project
- Develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

This module is intended for medical students or allied healthcare students who have taken modules that examine the anatomy and physiology of the human body. This elective is only available to Health Science students. Students who would like to take this module as an elective are required to contact the Module Coordinator.

As there is a strong clinical component, this module is only available to healthcare students.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Upon completion of the group assignment , students will receive feedback from examiners. Students will also participate in peer-assessment as well as self-assessment activities for the assignment component and will provide written feedback.