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Upon completion of the module, a student should be able to demonstrate:
● A thorough knowledge and understanding of best practice in the assessment and treatment of common clinical problems issues in a general practice / primary care;
● An ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to improve their competence and skills in clinical practice.
● An understanding of the limits of their professional roles, responsibilities, competence, and the need to seek advice/refer when appropriate.
● Critical engagement with decision-making frameworks and processes in primary care.
● Improved clinical assessment / clinical problem-solving capabilities and clinical decision making.
● Improved communication skills.
Module delivery will involve: Self-directed learning material delivered, webinars (note: these will be recorded to accommodate those students unable to attend at this time) and (if public health considerations permit) in person seminars / workshops.
Integrated and Patient Centered Care
Common Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care
Women's Health
Common MSK Disorders
Common Eye / ENT Problems in Primary Care
End of Life and Palliative Care
Public Health
Inclusion in General Practice and Primary Care
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Small Group | 7 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 7 |
Specified Learning Activities | 16 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
Online Learning | 70 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Case reports related to module content and student's practice | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 50 |
Continuous Assessment: Attendance at webinars and workshops and Brightspace activity |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 30 |
Continuous Assessment: Pre-participation reading and completion of online assessment Students will upload certificates of completion for required reading |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Students will receive feedback on their continuous assessment activities, which will include attendance at webinars and seminars / workshops. These will involve participation in small group discussions and practicing communication and clinical skills. Where relevant, students will be observed practicing these skills and feedback will be given. The online learning platform will incorporate quizzes with automated online feedback. Individual feedback will be given to students on their graded assignments, e.g. case reports.
Name | Role |
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Dr Crea Carberry | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Nia Clendennen | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Sinead Gillen | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Anthony Hoban | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Regina Lennon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Niamh Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |