PE4S157 - Endocrine Related Cancer 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2031 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Endocrine Related Cancer | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Clinical Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl New | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2030 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100260 - healthcare science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2031 |
Module Aims
Conduct in-depth analysis of the presentation, investigation, diagnosis, and management of endocrine-related cancers, critically appraising current research to propose and justify innovative approaches to patient care and treatment.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Topics may include:
Thyroid cancer including follicular, medullary and anaplastic thyroid cancer
Epidemiology, understanding evidence based treatments
Principles of investigation and management.
Ablative radioiodine treatment
Surveillance of patients with thyroid cancer
Long term thyroid hormone replacement
Adrenal Cancer
Presentation, investigation and management
Adjunctive medical therapies
Basic principles of chemotherapies used in the treatment of adrenal cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)
Classification of NETs
Investigation of NETs including chromogranin and somatostatin scintigraphy
Management of NETs; somatostatin analogues
Carcinoid syndrome – presentation, investigation and treatment.
NETs in genetic conditions such as MEN
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Seminars | 40 |
| Problem/Challenge-based Learning | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Synthesise and critically appraise evidence relating to the diagnosis and management of patients with endocrine-related cancers, identifying gaps in current knowledge. |
| LO2 | Develop and justify evidence-based recommendations for improving the investigation and management of patients with neuroendocrine tumours, grounded in critical analysis of current research. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment). Learna: End of module 1-hour Case-based Multiple-choice Examination related to Endocrine-Related Cancer to be completed within a 10-day period. | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals. Learna: Reflective journal | 0 | 600 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources. Learna: Completion of an individual/group task related to Endocrine-Related Cancer. | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject. Learna: Case-based scenarios and a discussion forum related to Endocrine-Related Cancer. | 0 | 2500 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |