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

Module Title Care of Children with Neurological Disorders
Module Code NS486
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Colleen O'Neill
Semester 2: Colleen O'Neill
Autumn: Colleen O'Neill
Module TeacherColleen O'Neill
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will enable students to expand their knowledge and skills in the nursing care and medical management of patients with neurology disorders

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the nursing and medical management of child with neurological disorders.
2. Evaluate the psychosocial needs of children and families with neurological disorders.
3. Discuss the contribution of the multidisciplinary team in the care of individuals with neurological 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
Lecture32No Description
Examination2No Description
Independent learning85No Description
Group work4No Description
Lab2No 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
Neurodevelopment.
Investigations and diagnosis of neurological disorders.

Medical/Surgical managment of children with neurological disorders.
Nursing care of children with neurological disorders..

Pharmacological and non pharmacological interventions..
Specialist Investigations.

Behavioural managements/Neuro-psychology.
Effects of chronic illness on the child and family -.

Family centred care.
Roles within the multidisciplinary team.

Cultural aspects of individual patient care -.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Assignment2,000 word written assignment70%Sem 2 End
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
  • Brett., E: 1999, Paediatric Neurology, 3rd, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh,
  • Mary D. King and John B. P. Stephenson: 2009, A Handbook of Neurological Investigations in Children, Mac Keith Press, London,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
SMPNSingle Module Programme (Nursing)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS486
Date of Last Revision02-OCT-08
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