Registry
Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
Recognising & Responding to Emergencies |
| Module Code |
NS148 |
|
School |
School of Nursing and Human Sciences |
Online Module Resources
|
| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: Anne Kirwan
Semester 2: Anne Kirwan
Autumn: Anne Kirwan
| | | Module Teacher | Anne Kirwan | |
|
NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
|
Pre-requisite |
None |
|
Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
|
|
Description
|
This module provides the student with the opportunity to develop skills in managing health care emergencies through enquiry based learning and simulation. The module is delivered through a combination of lectures; enquiry based learning work group sessions and simulation exercises.
|
|
Learning Outcomes |
1. Continue to develop skills in managing health care emergencies through actively engaging in simulation exercises.
2. Actively participate in group learning and demonstrate effective group skills.
3. Accept responsibility for own learning.
|
|
|
| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 4 | Introduction to enquiry based learning & simulation | | Group work | 22 | Group work on a trigger/simulation facilitated by a lecturer | | Clinical laboratory | 6 | Simulation exercise | | Library | 2 | Refresh library skills | | Lecturer-supervised learning (contact) | 1 | Question and answer session | | Independent learning time | 89 | Time spent sourcing articles & books, searching databases, working in small groups on group work | | Total Workload: 124 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
|
|
Indicative Content and Learning Activities
|
|
None |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Other | Simulation exercise assessed by stated criteria | 75% | Week 30 | | Group assignment | Group work based on simulation exercise and development of plan of action | 25% | Week 30 |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
|
|
Indicative Reading List
|
|
|
|
Other Resources
|
|
None |
|
Array |
|
Programme or List of Programmes
|
| BNGN | BSc in Nursing (General) |
| BNID | BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) |
| BNPY | BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS148 |
| Archives: | |
