7A005E - Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Mental Health and Vulnerable Patients 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 7A005E | ||
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| Module Title: | Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Mental Health and Vulnerable Patients | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Nursing and Allied Health | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Nursing and Allied Health | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl New | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2032 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100258 - clinical physiology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To develop advanced competence in the assessment and management of acutely ill or injured children, neonates, and other vulnerable patient groups in emergency care.
To critically examine the emergency management of mental health crises, behavioural disturbance, toxicological emergencies, and environmental illness using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches.
To synthesise clinical, ethical, safeguarding, and communication principles to support the management and advocacy of vulnerable patients across complex emergency presentations
Content Summary
Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Mental Health & Vulnerable Patients develops the advanced knowledge, clinical judgement, and communication skills required to care for children and vulnerable patient groups presenting to the emergency department. The module focuses on the unique physiological, psychological, safeguarding, and ethical challenges associated with high-risk and complex patient populations across diverse emergency care settings.
Students will examine paediatric assessment and resuscitation, neonatal emergencies, safeguarding and non-accidental injury, mental health crises, behavioural disturbance, toxicology, environmental emergencies, frailty, and obstetric and gynaecological emergencies. The module also explores trauma-informed care, capacity and consent, de-escalation strategies, safeguarding frameworks, and the management of vulnerable adults, including those affected by domestic violence, substance dependency, homelessness, or exploitation.
This module broadens the scope of emergency medicine practice by emphasising holistic, patient-centred, and culturally competent care. It will prepare graduates to manage complex clinical, ethical, and safeguarding situations confidently and compassionately, while advocating effectively for vulnerable patients within multidisciplinary and international emergency care environments.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 40 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate and apply advanced knowledge of paediatric emergency medicine to construct safe, evidence-based management strategies for acutely ill and injured children. |
| LO2 | Synthesise advanced clinical, legal, and psychosocial knowledge across multiple domains to critically appraise and justify complex management decisions for high-risk patient populations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study | N/A | 0 | 2500 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project | N/A | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | N/A | 0 | 600 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) | N/A | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) | ✔ | ✔ | |