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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Care of persons/inherited metabolic disorder
Module Code	NS480
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Colleen O'Neill Semester 2: Colleen O'Neill Autumn: Colleen O'Neill
Module Teacher	Colleen O'Neill
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

INACTIVE - This module will enable students to expand their knowledge and skills in the nursing care and medical management of individuals with inherited metabolic disorders.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the nursing and medical management of individuals with inherited metabolic disorders.
2. Evaluate the psychosocial needs of children and families with inherited metabolic disorders.
3. Discuss the contribution of the multidisciplinary team in the care of individuals with inherited metabolic disorders.
4. Explain the provision of health education appropiate to the needs of patients and their families.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	32	No Description
Independent learning	85	No Description
Examination	2	No Description
Lab	2	No Description
Group work	4	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Through a combination of clinical experiences and academic work, students will apply their new knowledge and clinical skills in practice. To achieve this the syllabus will reflect the following content:.
-Aetiology and patho-physiology of inherited metabolic disorders- Nursing care of a child with inherited metabolic disorders- Medical management of child with inherited metabolic disorders- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of inherited metabolic disorders- Specialist investigations- Application of health promotion and health education principles in the provision of care- Family centered care- Effects of chronic illness on the child and family- Cultural aspects of individual patient care-Roles within the multidisciplinary team.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	2,000 word written assignment	70%	Week 12

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