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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Advances,Persons with Respiratory Illness
Module Code	NS566
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module advances the students knowledge of and skills required to care for individuals with respiratory conditions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Appraise of the various approaches to practice development in the care of individuals with respiratory illness.
2. Articulate a range of behavioural change/adjustment strategies that enable effective self-managementfor individuals with respiratory illness and their families.
3. Evaluate the key issues underpinning relevant health and social policy in the care of individuals with respiratory illness.
4. Appraise the role of the multi-disciplinary team and its interface between primary,secondary and tertiary health sectors in the effective management of individuals with respiratory illness.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Tutorial	6	No Description
Independent learning time	83	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

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Epidemiology of respiratory conditions: incidence; morbidity; mortality; risk factors..

Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system; patho-physiology of respiratory conditions..
Overview of respiratory conditions and management approaches, criteria for diagnosis & classification of respiratory disorders including respiratory physical assessment.Risk assessment, risk protection & achievement of relevant targets..

Care planning incorporating family centred care, paediatrics and young adults..
Relevant health policy; policy implementation at local level; interface between primary, secondary & tertiary care; interdisciplinary teamwork..

Health promotion theory and models; motivational interviewing skills; strategies for behavioural change; patient/client education.Communication skills; principles of record management; information systems.Research awareness and evidence based practice. Clinical audit..
Professional Practice.

Scope of professional practice for nursing and midwifery..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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

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