PE4S191 - Managing Chronic Kidney Disease 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2031 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Managing Chronic Kidney Disease | ||
| 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: | MAR 2019 | 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Mar 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2031 |
Module Aims
Foster healthcare professionals' in-depth knowledge and skills to confidently manage patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and appraise when referral to secondary care is appropriate and necessary.
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:
Slowing progression of CKD. Hypertension and proteinuria. Genetic kidney disease. Kidney diseases for which there are specific treatments, e.g. Fabry’s disease. Renal anaemia: pathophysiology and treatment. Renal bone disease: pathophysiology and treatment.
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 | Critically appraise theoretical and evidence-based medicine to select and initiate appropriate management of chronic kidney disease. |
| LO2 | Appraise the severity of Chronic Kidney Disease with critical judgement, ensuring appropriate referral to secondary care |
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 Managing Chronic Kidney Disease 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 Managing Chronic Kidney Disease. | 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 Managing Chronic Kidney Disease. | 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 | ✔ | ✔ | |