CH2S17 - Clinical Diagnosis 1 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CH2S17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Clinical Diagnosis 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chiropractic | ||
| Module Leader: | Benjamin Stacey | ||
| Module Team: | Monika Dobrowolska, Hayley Davies, Jayne Ludlow, Paul McCambridge | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100241 - chiropractic | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The aims of this module are to:
To appreciate repair mechanisms and disease processes both generally and at the level of the organ system.
To understand the symptomatology associated with these disease processes. To be able to recognise conditions based on common presentations in a clinical setting.
Content Summary
Causes of disease.
The cell in health and disease.
Inflammation, healing and repair.
Blood and constituents in disease.
Immune system (adaptive and innate).
Pathology of blood, spleen and lymph nodes.
Autoimmune pathologies.
Infectious diseases, microbiology and symptomatology, with assessment of vital signs
Tumours, benign and malignant - description and classification.
Vascular disorders, coagulation, thrombosis and embolism.
Renal pathology
Respiratory pathology, symptomatology and physical examination
Cardiovascular pathology, symptomatology and physical examination
Clinical simulation of signs and symptoms relevant to this module and stage of learning
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Tutorial | 20 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 96 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Formative assessment - scheduled | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Describe the healing process from a clinical perspective, including the body’s’ defence mechanisms (both innate and adaptive). |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an ability to recognise the clinically relevant basis of pathology and symptomatology for various diseases. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate a clinical understanding of the causes and effects of disease including symptomatology and physical examination. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 1 | Series of practical interpretative and demonstration stations with verbal and written answers | 30 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Demonstrate a clinical understanding of the causes and effects of disease including symptomatology and physical examination. | 140 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| OSCE 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |