PE4S264 - Disorders of Mineral Metabolism and Parathyroid Disorders 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Disorders of Mineral Metabolism and Parathyroid Disorders | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Health, Sport and Professional Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Clinical Services | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Ishrat Khan, Preethi Nalla, Satinath Mukhopadhyay, Som Lakhani, Paul Grant, Haseena Hamdani, Tamseela Ahmed, Vikas Mital | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
This module aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage disorders related to mineral metabolism and parathyroid function.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or
any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
? Acute management of calcium disorders
? Signs and investigation of hyper- or hypocalcaemia
? Hyperparathyroidism
? Hypoparathyroidism
? Hypercalcaemia of malignancy
? Bone health and cardiovascular disease
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the evidence of acute calcium disorders, including hypercalcaemia and hypocalcaemia, and systematically apply this to clinical practice. |
| LO2 | Critically implement the learning and synthesise the evidence into clinical practice to improve the care of patients presenting with hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism. |
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).Lear na: End of module, 1-hour MCQ examination related to Disorders of Mineral Metabolism and Parathyroid Disorders, to be completed within a 10-day period. | 60 | 600 | 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 disorders of mineral metabolism and parathyroid disorders. | 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 disorders of mineral metabolism and parathyroid disorders. | 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 | ✔ | ✔ | |