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Upon completion of this module students should be able to:
i. describe the pathophysiology in a range of conditions pertinent to dietetic practice
ii. identify and appreciate the role of commonly prescribed drugs for the management of medical conditions for which nutrition/dietetic interventions are required
iii. understand drug-nutrient interactions for commonly prescribed medications
iv. demonstrate medical knowledge and understanding relevant to conditions commonly managed in dietetics practice
v. demonstrate an ability to integrate medical knowledge with dietetic practice and interventions
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Specified Learning Activities | 60 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 150 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Two online MCQ assessments, assessing the breadth of the theoretical course content. One mid-trimester (10%) and one end of trimester (10%). | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Presentation: Case presentation of an assigned clinical condition. In pairs, students present their cases on the medical and nutrition management to lecturer(s) and the class. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Examination: Long questions (answer 2/3) on the medical and nutrition management of assigned case studies | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | Yes | 40 |
Assignment: A commentary on an assigned clinical condition to include the medical, pharmacological, and/or surgical management as well as nutrition and dietetic considerations for treatment/management. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Clinical Case Commentary Assignment: The module co-ordinator marks students' assigned clinical case commentary, providing a grade and written, individual feedback. Class Presentation in Pairs: The module co-ordinator assesses the quality of presentations including the content, relevance, accuracy, use of peer-reviewed literature, visual, verbal and non-verbal communication tools, and presentation effectiveness. Written feedback on components of the presentation are provided to student pairs. Examination: Feedback is available, and on request students may obtain feedback on their examination.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor John Baugh | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Billy Bourke | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Sarah Browne | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Fiona McGillicuddy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jessica Ralston | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Helen Roche | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mrs Ruth Charles | Tutor |
Mrs Kara Cullen | Tutor |
Ms Nicola Dervan | Tutor |
Ms Niamh Landy | Tutor |
Caoileann Murphy | Tutor |
Miss Annelie Shaw | Tutor |