PHPS40370 Non Communicable Disease Epidemiology

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module is delivered through lectures and seminars. Additional materials are posted also to guide the student learning.

In this module the epidemiology of certain important non-communicable diseases is examined (cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, obesity, diabetes mellitus and major cancers). The levels of prevention are introduced and strategies for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention are explored. The criteria for introduction of population screening and its role and delivery for secondary prevention of cancer and other chronic conditions is examined. Practical examples of introduction of screening programmes in practice are given. Skills in literature searching and critical appraisal are developed.

Students will prepare group presentations on a range of epidemiology topics as part of assessment.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Understand the basic principles of epidemiology as applied to non communicable disease
2. Identify the major chronic diseases of developed coutries and describe their epidemiology
3. Compare trends in major chronic diseases in Ireland and internationally and identify sources of information
4. Apply criteria to evaluate introduction of a screening programme / understand the key issues in screening today / calculate sensitivity/specificity/PPV and NPV, understand screening in series and in parallel
5. Apply the principles of good screening organisation and practice to the introduction of a screening progamme.
6. Understand the multifactorial nature of many chronic diseases
7. Prepare and deliver group Powerpoint presentation

Indicative Module Content:

Cancer registration
Basics of epidemiology as applied to non communicable disease
Cancer epidemiology (major cancers)
Screening - criteria, controversies, calculations of key metrics
Cancer prevention
Human papilloma virus and cancer
Respiratory diseaese epidemiology
Neuro-epidemiology
Cardiovascular disease epidemiology
Obesity & Diabetes Mellitus

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

14
Seminar (or Webinar)

9
Specified Learning Activities

8
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

111
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will learn through lectures, seminars based on prior review of materials posted, debate, student group presentations 
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
Presentation: Group presentation Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30
Assignment: Assignment end of trimester Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

70

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
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?

Students will receive feedback on group presentation Students will receive class feedback on assignment Students will receive individual feedback on request only post assignment

Name Role
Assoc Professor Mary Codd Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Catherine Phillips Lecturer / Co-Lecturer