PE4S253 - Rheumatology: A Clinical Overview 05 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Rheumatology: A Clinical Overview | ||
| 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 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| 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 | 05 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To give an overview of the current state of Rheumatology, critically examining the underpinning science, as well as the diagnosis, treatment and healthcare/organisational delivery of common rheumatic disorders.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Introduction: epidemiology, genetics, pathophysiology and immunology of common rheumatic disorders
Role of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in rheumatology services – specialist nurses, physiotherapy, hand therapy, podiatry, orthotics, clinical psychology, social workers, therapists, dietetics
Disease activity scores used in clinical practice for common rheumatic disorders
Imaging in rheumatology – X-rays, US, MRI, CT, bone scans, PET, vascular imaging, capillaroscopy, thermal etc.
Drugs & therapeutics – common agents used, mode of actions
Drugs & therapeutics – adverse effects, drug monitoring requirements
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiological science of common rheumatology disorders |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate the contribution of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) services, disease activity assessments, diagnostic imaging and drugs and therapeutics used in rheumatology |
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 | A test of knowledge and understanding through questions not known to the candidate prior to the examination. Delivered online and time constrained to normally not more than 3 hours, the examination is set externally (e.g. EASA, ICAEW) and delivery is not managed by Academic Registry or End of module examination related to epidemiology, pathophysiology, services, diagnostics and therapeutics | 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 or Reflective journal | 0 | 1200 | 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 or Completion of an individual/group task related to epidemiology, pathophysiology, services, diagnostics and therapeutics | 0 | 1200 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject or Case-based scenarios and discussion forum related to epidemiology, pathophysiology, services, diagnostics and therapeutics | 0 | 2400 | 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 | ✔ | ✔ | |