MDCS42160 Prehospital emergency care-IC

Academic Year 2023/2024

The pre-hospital / early hospital care of acutely ill or injured patients is increasingly recognised as a key influence on their survival or subsequent care pathways and outcomes. The planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of high-quality integrated emergency care pose significant challenges for health systems, which will be explored in this module in the context of available systems of care, multimorbidity and chronic illness patterns.

The module addresses the determinants of high quality pre-hospital emergency care by exploring the evidence base for current care strategies, a range of models of care and key professional influences on delivery of care. The role of innovation in EMS is also explored.

The management principles of major incidents, mass gatherings and other special settings, including sports related care, will also be explored.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, participants will demonstrate:
• Understanding of the domains of professional competence which influence care delivery
• Knowledge of the roles of standard setting and performance standards
• Familiarity with international models of pre-hospital emergency care delivery and guidelines development
• Familiarity with PHECC Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Familiarity with professional regulation by PHECC
• Ability to describe and apply key elements of critical appraisal of evidence
• Knowledge of the relevant components of the Irish healthcare system
• Familiarity with the principles of major incident, mass gathering and other special settings including sports related care


Indicative Module Content:

• The domains of professional competence which influence care delivery.
• The roles of standard setting and performance standards.
• International models of guidelines development in pre-hospital emergency care.
• PHECC Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Professional regulation by PHECC
• Critical appraisal of evidence
• The Irish healthcare system and major incident management

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

40
Small Group

25
Field Trip/External Visits

10
Specified Learning Activities

10
Autonomous Student Learning

150
Total

235
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Small group discussion
Problem based and case based learning
Guest lectures 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: During the module, candidates will submit a problem based continuous assessment exercise. Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

20
Essay: Three short answer questions, including data interpretation, will be completed. 1 hour End of Trimester Exam n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

20
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: 5 item, single best answer, no negative marking. May include extended matching questions. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Tomas Barry Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Maeve Doheny Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Liam Twomey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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