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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 Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Practical | 4 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 64 |
Total | 107 |
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.
Learning Exclusions:As there is a strong clinical component, this module is only available to healthcare students.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Case study | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Examination: Exit examination (MCQ and/or SAQ format) | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 80 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
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.
Name | Role |
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Professor Áine Carroll | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Christine Linehan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Mark Pickering | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Thomas Campbell | Tutor |
Professor James Jones | Tutor |