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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Injuries 2
Module Code	SS219
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Enda Whyte Semester 2: Enda Whyte Autumn: Enda Whyte
Module Teacher	Enda Whyte
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Module Aims:This module aims to teach the student: How to create and maintain clinical records. How to use the principles and techniques of logic and problem solving techniques in history taking and clinical assessment of injuries. Detailed functional anatomy of the spine and upper limb. Detailed surface anatomy of the spine and upper limb. The principles and techniques of clinical assessment of spine and upper limb injuries with a view to making an accurate diagnosis.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the functional anatomy of the spine and upper limb
2. Describe and identify the surface anatomy of the spine and upper limb
3. Describe and apply the principles and techniques of creating and maintaining clinical records
4. Use principles of logic and problem solving in clinically examining a patient with an injury of the spine or upper limb
5. Clinically examine the spine and upper limb
6. Describe the typical mechanisms, signs and symptoms of upper limb and spinal injuries

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Lab	32	Practical skills session
Examination	4	Practical and theoretical
Independent learning	178	No Description
Total Workload: 250

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

Functional anatomy of the upper limb and spine.
The assessment (consultation, history taking and clinical examination) of upper limb and spinal injuries.

Spinal, sacroiliac joint, shoulder girdle, elbow, wrist, hand and nerve injuries of the upper limb related to sporting and physical activity.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Multiple choice questions	n/a	15%	Week 24
Multiple choice questions	n/a	15%	Week 29
Practical/skills evaluation	n/a	15%	Week 29
Practical/skills evaluation	n/a	15%	Week 29

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

Brukner, P.D. & Khan, K., McGraw Hill: 0, Clinical Sports Medicine,
Starkey and Ryan: 0, Evaluation of Orthopaedic and Athletic Injuries, 2nd, FA Davis,
Prentice: 0, Arnheims Principles of Athletic Training,
Schultz S, Houglum P, Perrin D,: 0, Examination of musculoskeletal injuries, 2nd Ed,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

ATT

BSc Athletic Therapy and Training

SHSA

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

SHSAO

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS219

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