NMHS20830 Health Prom Research Spec Set

Academic Year 2020/2021

All lectures for this module will be delivered online. This module consists of three units. Unit 1 develops students’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of individuals within the context of current national and international policies and practice. Unit 2 introduces students to different types and sources of evidence and the relationship between clinical questions, research designs and methods. Unit 3 provides students with essential knowledge central to care delivery in a range of specialist settings.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion the candidate will be able to:
•Demonstrate an understanding of concepts of health and national and international health promotion concepts, models, approaches, policies and practices in relation to the key lifestyle behaviours of alcohol, nutrition, tobacco and physical activity.
•Develop their ability to work with individuals and families compassionately and sensitively to promote healthy lifestyles in a person centred way.
•Reflect on and evaluate personal values, beliefs and feelings and their impact on health promotion care delivery.
•Structure clinical research questions aligned to relevant question types and identify and recognise relevant sources of research information and evidence.
•Demonstrate an understanding of safe care delivery for specified specialist settings.

Indicative Module Content:

Concepts of Health and Health Promotion
Motivational Interviewing
Topic subjects: tobacco, physical activity nutrition and alcohol
Care in specialist settings such as information: care of children, mental health
Research concepts

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

48
Autonomous Student Learning

77
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
All lectured for this module will be delivered online either synchronously or asynchronously. A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be use including pre-recorded and live on-line lectures, online role play demonstrations directed activities and reflective learning. 
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
Assignment: 1200 word assignment based on Motivational Interviewing theory Week 10 n/a Graded No

90
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: This MCQ assessment will assess all the Health Promotion material covered except the Motivational Interviewing. Week 5 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

5
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: This MCQ assessment will assess all the Research and Specialist Setttings material covered. Week 12 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

5

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will undertake formative MCQ questions enabling them to self-assess their learning before they complete the summative MCQ assessments. Students will receive individual feedback on their assignment.

Name Role
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac Lecturer / Co-Lecturer