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

Module Title Clinical Experience
Module Code SS412
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 30
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module aims to provide the student with a 3-4 month clinical experience placement in Ireland or abroad. Host institutions / centres will be identified for the students. The aims of the placement are1. to gain 20 hours per week 'hands-on' clinical experience in assessing and discussing cases in a supervised environment2. to attend available / suitable academic modules and courses in the host institution3. to experience the Athletic Training (or other clinical sports medicine) profession at work in a new and non-DCU environment

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the operation of an Athletic Training (or other professional sports medicine) practice in a busy sports participation environment
2. Summarise his/her own experience over a 3 month full-time placement period
3. Complete a substantial (20 hours / week) commitment to a health care team to the satisfaction of the supervisor
4. Demonstrate clinical competence in assessment of injured athletes
5. Demonstrate an ability to behave with injured athletes in a professional and courteous manner
6. Produce a comprehensive case write-up dealing with all aspects of the case chosen



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Clinical placement750varied clinical / academic experience
Total Workload: 750

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 Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Otherevaluation by host institution supervisor (pass / fail)100%n/a
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 2
Indicative Reading List
  • Peter Brukner and Karim Khan: 2002, Clinical sports medicine, 2nd, McGraw Hill, 0-074-71108-3
  • Chad Starkey, Jeffrey L. Ryan: 2002, Evaluation of orthopedic and athletic injuries, F.A. Davis Co., Philadelphia, PA, 978-0-8036-0791-0
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
ATTBSc Athletic Therapy and Training
Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS412
Date of Last Revision10-FEB-09
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