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

Module Title Applied Modalities & Clinical Practice
Module Code SS333
School School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Noel McCaffrey
Semester 2: Noel McCaffrey
Autumn: Noel McCaffrey
Module TeacherNoel McCaffrey
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will introduce the student1. the use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of musculoskeletal injury2. the scientific basis for the use of therapeutic modalities in Sports Medicine3. alternative medicine options in treating musculoskeletal injury4. the role of the Athletic Therapy and Training student in a multidisiplinary team caring for the health of players and athletes5. participation in journal article critical review

Learning Outcomes
1. Examine current literature on the scientific basis for the use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of musculoskeletal injury
2. Explain the mechanism of action of commonly used therapeutic modalities
3. List the indications and contraindications for the use of therapeutic modalities
4. Administer therapeutic modalities in a safe and effective manner
5. List commonly used alternative therapies in treating musculoskeletal injury
6. Perform an oral presentation of a journal club article
7. Generate a log-book record of cases seen and activities undertaken in clinical placements and student led clinic
8. Write a detailed case report
9. Perform specific clinical tests in Student led Clinic



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36No Description
Seminars12Journal Club
Clinical laboratory24Student led Clinic
Clinical placement36team placement
Independent learning17No 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
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment60% Examination Weight40%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Oral presentationsjournal club presentation (20%) and research review (10%)30%n/a
Practical/skills evaluationpractical use of modalities10%Sem 1 End
Otherassessment of clinical testing technique and attendance in Student led Clinic15%Once per semester
Report (s) (written / oral)submit report and one detailed case write up on clinical placement15%Sem 1 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
  • Peter Brukner and Karim Khan: 2002, Clinical sports medicine, 2nd, 0074711083
  • Chad Starkey, Jeffrey L. Ryan: 2002, Evaluation of orthopedic and athletic injuries, F.A. Davis Co., Philadelphia, PA, 9780803607910
  • William E. Prentice: 2009, Arnheim's principles of athletic training, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Boston, 0077236289
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
ATTBSc Athletic Therapy and Training
Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS333
Date of Last Revision11-OCT-10
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