Module Descriptors
STROKE SCHOOL
XCPD40549
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
- PROFILE OF COMPETENCIES weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Any health and social care practitioner working in an environment where Stroke patients are cared for
Module Additional Assessment Details
Reflective essay, addressing LO's 1, 2 and 3
Profile of competencies, addressing LO's 2 and 3 - Pass/Fail
Both elements of assessment must be passed.
Further assessment detail:
A reflective essay on a significant issue arising from an element of care from own practice.
The reflective case study must be based on a patient/client or patients/clients cared for within the last 12 months.
The Profile of competencies must be completed within the time span of the module and the level to be achieved is Identified within the Competency Portfolio.
Formative feedback:
Case study discussion; quiz; student presentation; OSCE; tutorials.
Profile of competencies, addressing LO's 2 and 3 - Pass/Fail
Both elements of assessment must be passed.
Further assessment detail:
A reflective essay on a significant issue arising from an element of care from own practice.
The reflective case study must be based on a patient/client or patients/clients cared for within the last 12 months.
The Profile of competencies must be completed within the time span of the module and the level to be achieved is Identified within the Competency Portfolio.
Formative feedback:
Case study discussion; quiz; student presentation; OSCE; tutorials.
Module Indicative Content
This interactive module will introduce students to knowledge and skills to enable them to manage programmes of care for individuals suffering from a stroke. The content will comprise:
Anatomy and physiology of the brain and the applied patho-physiology occurring in stroke; risk factors for stroke; national standards for stroke care and local service infrastructures; key research findings; acute monitoring procedures, assessment tools and early mobilisation of the patient following stroke; perception and cognition issues in stroke; dysphagia management and nutrition issues; theories of dressing practice; dysphasia management; psychological aspects of stroke care; continence promotion and incontinence management in stroke; theories of normal movement, motor learning and movement analysis; positioning and handling of patients; central and peripheral neuopathic pain management.
Anatomy and physiology of the brain and the applied patho-physiology occurring in stroke; risk factors for stroke; national standards for stroke care and local service infrastructures; key research findings; acute monitoring procedures, assessment tools and early mobilisation of the patient following stroke; perception and cognition issues in stroke; dysphagia management and nutrition issues; theories of dressing practice; dysphasia management; psychological aspects of stroke care; continence promotion and incontinence management in stroke; theories of normal movement, motor learning and movement analysis; positioning and handling of patients; central and peripheral neuopathic pain management.
Module Resources
Clinical practice, where clients/patients suffering from CVA/Stroke are care for
Clinical practice mentor
Internet
Library services
Clinical practice mentor
Internet
Library services
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (48)
15 hours Lead lectures
15 hours case study discussion
7 hours Workbook feedback
3 hours groupwork
5 hours Experiential workshops
3 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (252)
100 hours Competencies
60 hours Reading
60 hours Assignment preparation
20 hours Clinical visits
12 hours profile preparation
15 hours Lead lectures
15 hours case study discussion
7 hours Workbook feedback
3 hours groupwork
5 hours Experiential workshops
3 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (252)
100 hours Competencies
60 hours Reading
60 hours Assignment preparation
20 hours Clinical visits
12 hours profile preparation
Module Texts
Harwood R; Hewez F & Good D (2005) Stroke Care: A Practical Manual Oxford, Oxford University Press
Hinds D (2000) After Stroke - The Complete, Step-by-Step blueprint for Getting Better, Thorsons, Harper Collins
Rudd A, Irwin P & Penhale B (2000) Stroke at your fingertips, London, Class Publishing
Hinds D (2000) After Stroke - The Complete, Step-by-Step blueprint for Getting Better, Thorsons, Harper Collins
Rudd A, Irwin P & Penhale B (2000) Stroke at your fingertips, London, Class Publishing