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Department of Health, Unit Catalogue 2003/04


FH50001: Health informatics - an overview

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives:
* Introduce the history and development of informatics as a specialty and its role and adoption in healthcare
* Distinguish between data, information and knowledge and to promote an understanding of their hierarchical interrelationship
* Set the scene for an electronic patient record that draws on all areas of healthcare informatics. On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Appraise the influences of history and policy on the current position of informatics as a specialty within healthcare
* Describe the data-knowledge hierarchy and explain its relevance to healthcare issues
* Analyse the concept of the electronic patient record as a linking structure between all areas of informatics.
Content: This unit will introduce the student to the concept and history of informatics and explore its place in society and healthcare. This will include the following topics:
* What is health informatics
* The national and global context for healthcare informatics
* The hierarchy of data, information, knowledge and its significance in healthcare
* The development of the EPR and its relationship to all other aspects of healthcare informatics

FH50002: Techniques for research, evaluation & information retreival & analysis

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives:
* Introduce key research concepts applicable to healthcare informatics
* Define key strategies for finding and evaluating information sources
* Introduce the key statistical concepts and techniques relevant to healthcare informatics. On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Identify and critically appraise appropriate sources of research information
* Demonstrate understanding of the use of different research techniques used in healthcare
* Demonstrate an ability to apply fundamental statistical concepts used in healthcare audit and research.
Content: This unit will introduce the student to the main tools that are used in information management and explore why they are of importance to the healthcare professional. This will include the following topics:
* Searching for information and appraisal skills
* Qualitative methods (questionnaire, focus groups, interviews (structured & unstructured), ethnographic analysis)
* Quantitative assessment and questionnaire design
* Needs assessment - and tools to achieve this
* Requirements analysis
* Modelling - testing hypothesis
* Research statistics
* Audit. The unit leads naturally into the Applied Research Methods Unit in which where students will focus in detail on the appropriate use and evidence for effectiveness of specific methods as applied to their research projects.

FH50003: Knowledge, information & data

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50001 and take FH50002
Aims & Learning Objectives:
* Examine the coding, classification and storage of data with a study of the systems and quality assurance processes that are in place
* Study the implications of storing personal and confidential data and the strategies required in healthcare. On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Explain the principles of data storage and data interpretation
* Critically appraise systems for information management in healthcare including issues of quality assurance
* Advise on the issues of data protection and confidentiality legislation in relation to the electronic healthcare environment.
Content: In addition to exploring the philosophy of knowledge, this unit explores some of the practical issues encountered throughout healthcare and will enable the student to discuss strategies for the secure management of data. This will include the following topics:
* Derivation and interpretation of information and knowledge
* Data collection in healthcare
* Data quality and Coding
* Data protection, security and confidentiality.

FH50004: Effective communication

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50001 and take FH50002
Aims & Learning Objectives:
* Provide an overview of the theoretical aspects of communication and the process of communication with patients and in healthcare organisations
* Outline the effective use of technology in healthcare communication
* Introduce the concept of data exchange and the importance of standards to facilitate data transfer. On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Distinguish between the main theories of communication and their relevance to communication with patients and colleagues in the healthcare environment
* Analyse the uses of technology for communication in a healthcare environment
* Explain the significance of, and main standards pertaining to, data exchange in healthcare informatics.
Content: Communication in healthcare ranges from the professional - patient interaction to the silent exchange of data between two computers. This unit explores the full range and the role of communication within a modern healthcare system. This will include the following topics:
* Communication theories and their application in healthcare communication
* Effective use of technology and communication of information through different media
* Data exchange and standards.

FH50005: Remote healthcare

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50001 and take FH50002
Aims & Learning Objectives: Provide a grounding in the technology used in telemedicine and possible future developments Demonstrate the use of a defined question set to analyse the requirements and planning for a telemedicine service. On completion of this unit students will be able to: Critically analyse the requirements for a remote healthcare service using a structured methodology for resource planning and strategy
* Describe current and analyse possible developments for telemedicine technology.
Content: Access to healthcare has been highly dependant on distance from a major conurbation, but with the advent of technology and the potential for rapid dissemination of data and information, this dependency is changing. This unit examines the strategy and planning required for the implementation of telemedicine and remote healthcare systems and explores the many issues, political and practical. This will include the following topics:
* Communication systems and networks
* Telemedicine systems and technology
* Virtual consultations
* Resource planning and strategy

FH50006: Clinical systems

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50001 and take FH50002
Aims & Learning Objectives:
* Define key techniques and modelling methodologies for system analysis and design
* Explore the application of decision support systems in patient care
* Outline the development and issues relating to implementation of the EHR. On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Develop, analyse and evaluate a system using modelling techniques
* Evaluate the role and application of decision support in clinical systems to improve patient care
* Discuss the significance of and issues relating to the implementation of the EHR.
Content: The design and management of systems and processes has led to debate since the beginning of time. Any healthcare environment brings its own unique challenges to the systems designer, and this unit explores how systems in healthcare may be modelled and how systems can be built in to enhance the healthcare process. This will include the following topics:
* System development and analysis using modelling techniques
* Decision support systems
* EHR - longitudinal health record

FH50007: Governance & organisational change

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50001 and take FH50002
Aims & Learning Objectives:
* Define the term governance and explore the history of the process
* Explore the ways in which the healthcare organisation develops and changes and what factors influence this process. On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Define the role of governance in a modern healthcare system
* Analyse the role of audit in the implementation of organisational change
* Develop the concept of healthcare as a "learning organisation".
Content: Healthcare is provided by a wide range of highly skilled independent healthcare professionals, but of supreme importance is the maintenance of standards, not only within a healthcare unit, but also between units. This unit explores the issues of regulation, risk management and change in practice. This will include the following topics:
* Introduction to clinical governance
* Implications of clinical governance on HI and vice-versa
* Changing practice
* Organisational change
* Risk analysis
* Health process re-engineering
* How informatics enables learning organisation

FH50008: Patient informatics

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50001 and take FH50002
Aims & Learning Objectives:
* Define the concept of the "informed patient" and its relationship to the development of patient informatics
* Define the fundamental aspects of Evidence Based Practice and its contribution to patient care
* Outline the possibilities and issues for using technology to facilitate patient access to information. On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Explain and discuss the elements contributing to the "informed patient"
* Explain the significance of critical appraisal and evaluation of information for evidence based practice
* Analyse the issues related to using technology to integrate information into practice for patient access.
Content: Patients have increasing access to information from a growing range of sources. How healthcare professionals make their voice heard above the clamour of quackery and how professionals may work with patients to inform them is the main theme of this unit. Moving beyond that, the unit also explores how patients' experiences of healthcare may be improved with better management systems and a greater access to quality information. This will include the following topics:
* Concept of informed patient
* Models of illness
* Access to information
* Assessment of quality
* Patient information systems
* Self help groups
* Compliance to treatment

FH50009: Applied research methods

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50001 and take FH50002 and take FH50003 and take FH50004 and take FH50005 and take FH50006 and take FH50007 and take FH50008 and take either FH50010 or FH50011
Aims & Learning Objectives: To acquire the skills of planning independent research. Students will be able to complete a literature review and write a research proposal. To explore in depth the tools for research, focusing specifically on the project chosen for the project phase of the MSc On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Define the most appropriate tools for a given research situation and perform a detailed appraisal
* Critically appraise questionnaire design and structure
* Discuss the merits of qualitative vs quantitative research as tools in healthcare studies.
Content: It builds on the techniques covered in Unit 2, and linked in with the residential component ensures that the student has the necessary tools and knowledge of their appropriate uses to progress with their research project. This will include the following topics:
* Project management
* Define specific tools according to project that is being created
* Qualitative methods
* Quantitative methods. Students will undertake an original piece of work which will comprise a literature/conceptual review and project or research proposal that may comprise theoretical, empirical or design components. Students completing the Diploma will be assessed on this report. Students progressing to the Masters degree will be assessed and will use this work as the basis for the study in either the Research Dissertation unit or the Work-related Project unit.

FH50010: Human computer interaction

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50001 and take FH50002
Aims & Learning Objectives:
* Introduce aspects of human-computer interaction in healthcare
* Identify HCI aspects of user requirements and systematic processes for their analysis
* Introduce an HCI evaluation approach. On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Define and discuss the significance of human-computer interaction
* Evaluate usability and define user interface requirements using a systematic approach
* Demonstrate understanding of user system requirements and techniques for ensuring user participation in system design.
Content: HCI theory and methods for:
* User requirements analysis
* User interface design
* Usability evaluation

FH50011: The internet & health

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50001 and take FH50002
Aims & Learning Objectives:
* Identify the key factors that influence e-Commerce in the healthcare environment
* Explore the future directions of e-Health
* Use a theoretical framework for e-learning to explore the process of learning in this context. On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Differentiate the key drivers for the use and development of e-Commerce and it's application to e-Health
* Critically evaluate the usefulness and possible outcome of future developments in e-Health
* Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical aspects of education and their application to e-learning.
Content: Use of the Internet and access to it are growing throughout the world. How does this link in, what are the effects and what are the benefits to healthcare? How e-commerce is relevant to healthcare and the lessons learned are also discussed in this unit. This will include the following topics:
* E-learning - online, teaching and assessment - the application of theory to online learning
* E-commerce
* E-health

FH50012: Research project

Credits: 30
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: DS100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50009
Aims & Learning Objectives: To provide students with the opportunity to carry out an independent research project by putting into practice some of the methods, theories and skills that they have learned. On completion of the Unit students should be able to survey the literature related to a broadly specified area of informatics and present an orderly written survey that places an individual project undertaking in a healthcare context. They should be able to identify the tasks to be completed, plan a scheme of work, and complete the project to the standard expected of a professional in a healthcare function. They should be able to identify the appropriate research methodology, collect data and information as appropriate and critically evaluate this against their research question. They should be able to demonstrate the successful completion of these tasks in a well structured and coherently written dissertation.
Content: The student will carry out a substantial research project of their own design, in healthcare informatics, under the joint supervision of a practitioner in healthcare informatics and an academic supervisor.

FH50013: Work-based project

Credits: 30
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES100
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50009
Aims & Learning Objectives: To provide students with the opportunity to carry out an independent project of direct relevance to their role within a healthcare organisation by putting into practice some of the methods, theories and skills that they have learned.
Content: The student will carry out a substantial work-related project of their own design, in healthcare informatics, under the joint supervision of a practitioner in healthcare informatics and an academic supervisor. On completion of the Unit students should be able to survey the knowledge base related to a specified area of informatics within a healthcare context and present an orderly written proposal for an individual project to be undertaken in a healthcare workplace. They should be able to identify the tasks to be completed, plan a scheme of work, and complete the project to the standard expected of a professional in a healthcare function. They should be able to identify the appropriate investigative/research methodology, collect data and information as appropriate and critically evaluate this against their project objectives. They should be able to demonstrate the successful completion of these tasks in a well structured and coherently written project report.

FH50014: Fundamentals

Credits: 12
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: CW ES
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: To provide an understanding of the physiology of normal bone, joint and inflammation and to apply this to explain the pathophysiological process underlying osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. After taking this unit the student should be able to: Identify population groups at high risk of osteoporosis and to take steps to confirm the diagnosis and treat them in a primary care setting. Define, assess and measure disability in the rheumatic patient and to produce a plan for the management of this disability in the context of a GP-led Primary Care Team. Explain the pathophysiology of pain perception, outline the psychological and experiential components of pain and undertake the assessment, measurement and treatment of pain originating from the muscoloskeletal system.
Content:
* Pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system, outlining structure of bones and synovial joints and their contribution to the body's stability, support and movement;
* Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders, including osteomalacia and Paget's disease, with particular emphasis on bone formation, resorption, the pros and cons of HRT and disease prevention;
* Disability and handicap; the concept of multidisciplinary team in primary care;
* Pain, its physiology and psychology, the theories and concepts in helping patients deal with pain outlining current cognitive and behavioural therapies.

FH50015: Clinical Practice

Credits: 12
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: CW ES
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: To understand and assess common rheumatic disorders with an appropriate history, examination and investigation in order to form a working diagnosis and management plan and critically appraise evidence base for treatments of rheumatic disease. After taking this unit the student should be able to: Apply the GALS locomotion examination to the rheumatic disease patient as the basis for clinical assessment for diagnosis. Describe the clinical symptoms and signs which distinguish inflammatory joint disease from other conditions. List the members and describe the function of the GP led primary care team in the care of the rheumatic patient. Outline the main groups of drugs used in arthritis and describe the efficacy, side effects and monitoring programme for each of the currently/commonly used Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drugs to a patient. Describe the key epidemiological factors in osteoarthritis and describe how this information is used in the context of management of that disease. Examine the treatment choices in osteoarthritis and the principles of selecting a patient for joint replacement surgery. Explain the design methodologies and tools commonly used in clinical research, write a research protocol, ethics committee submission and grant application for a clinical research project. Evaluate a published clinical research study and undertake a simple statistical evaluation for research. Describe the audit cycle, the benefits and applications of clinical audit and undertake a complete audit in primary care practice.
Content:
* Rapid screening technique - gait, arms, legs, spine (GALS);
* The multi-skilled health professional team;
* Clinical aspects of osteoarthritis, risk factors, epidemiology, common presenting features and management principles;
* Main groups of drugs used in arthritis;
* Research and audit in General Practice.

FH50016: The Spine

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: CW ES
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: To provide an understanding of the epidemiology and natural history of back pain in a primary care setting. After taking this unit, the student should be able to: Undertake an evaluation of a patient presenting with low back pain to detect red flags and evidence of serious spinal pathology and to correctly categorise the patient according to the guidelines issued by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Examine all regions of the spine in the assessment of the patient with back and neck pain. Explain the psychosocial aspects of back pain and factors accounting for secondary disability. Evaluate the evidence base for the management of spinal pain and be able to select an appropriate treatment plan for a patient.
Content:
* Functional anatomy and pathology revision outlining current concepts of effects of ageing and injury on spinal structures. Explanation of sources and localisation of spinal pain with discussion of referred pain. Algorithms for differentiating between mechanical low back pain and serious 'red flag' conditions;
* Diagnosis treatment and management of back pain using clinical cases;
* Psychological and occupational barriers. Patient options for acute and chronic mechanical problems, surgery and other interventions for prolapsed intervertebral disc and spinal stenosis.

FH50017: Upper Limb

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: CW ES
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: To provide an understanding of the epidemiology and natural history of upper limb pain in a primary care setting. After taking this unit, the student should be able to: Undertake an evaluation of a patient presenting with pain to the upper limb. Examine all regions of the upper limb in the assessment of the patient. Evaluate the evidence base for the management of upper limb pain and be able to select an appropriate treatment plan for a patient.
Content:
* Structure and function of the shoulder, outlining an appropriate examination approach in primary care;
* Specific elbow problems frequently encountered in general practice;
* General work or sports-related problems of the upper limb and overuse syndromes, e.g. RSI and work-related upper limb disorders;
* Joint injection techniques.

FH50018: The Lower Limb

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: CW ES
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: To provide an understanding of the epidemiology and natural history of lower limb pain in a primary care setting. After taking this unit, the student should be able to: Undertake an evaluation of a patient presenting with pain to the lower limb. Examine all regions of the lower limb in the assessment of the patient. Evaluate the evidence base for the management of lower limb pain and be able to select an appropriate treatment plan for a patient.
Content:
* Common hip conditions, e.g. osteoarthritis, groin pain and trochanteric bursitis, disorders of the knee and ankle and management of heel and foot pain;
* Range of normality and common conditions in young babies and children, e.g. congenital hip dislocation. Testing and differentiating between click and chunks, non-accidental injury and common causes of limp in older children;
* Conditions affecting people in their teens and early twenties, mostly activity-related e.g. chondromalacia patellae, Osgood Schlatter diseaes and osteochrondritis dissecans. Common sport and activity related problems in adults.

FH50019: Inflammatory Conditions

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: CW ES
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: To provide an understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. After taking this unit the student should be able to: Recognise the clinical features and outline the requirements to make a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Discriminate those clinical and laboratory features indicating active inflammatory synovitis. Formulate a management plan for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Define the diagnostic features in spondyloarthropathy, the connective tissue diseases, gout, polymyalgia rheumatica and fibromyalgia. Explain the clinical presention and management of children with inflammatory joint diseases.
Content:
* Epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic criteria and presentation patterns in inflammatory arthritis. Difficulties and psychological effects arising from flares of the disease. Suitable drug therapies and the patients care team approach;
* Characteristic features of groups of conditions, e.g. seronegative spondyloarthropathies. Autoimmune Connective tissue disease;
* Polymyalgia rheumatica, gout, fibromyalgia, juvenile chronic arthritis and virus-related arthritis including musculoskeletal conditions possibly associated with rubella, HIV infection, parvovirus and erythema nodosum.

FH50020: Clinical Skills

Credits: 12
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate the practical application of theoretical knowledge of rheumatology in the primary care setting. After completing this unit the student should be able to: Take a history and conduct a clinical examination of a patient presenting with a musculoskeletal disorder. Assess the situations in which steroid injections should be administered, to identify the site of injection and the method of administration of these injections to the key sites of the upper and lower limbs. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients in eliciting symptoms, and imparting advice and complex information regarding the management of rheumatic disease.
Content: Attendance at one of each of three residential group teaching sessions provides:
* Examination skills of Upper Limb;
* Examination skills of Lower Limb;
* Examination skills of the Spine;
* Teaching with patients;
* Injection techniques.

FH50021: Primary Care

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES EX
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between exercise, medicine and health. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of exercise in relation to certain diseases. Demonstrate an understanding of the benefit and risk of exercise and the effect of environmental factors on performance. Apply theoretical knowledge of primary care sports medicine to the role of the team doctor. After taking this unit the student should be able to: Explain the benefits and risks of exercise and the effect of environmental factors on performance. Analyse the role of the team doctor in the treatment of sports related problems and the prevention and management of injuries. Practice first aid treatments, resuscitation and the care of the spinal injury. Examine the effects of a number of common illnesses on exercise, the effects of exercise in the course of illness and illness that may result from exercise. Define the particular needs of certain groups such as the disabled, women and children in relation to exercise.
Content:
* Exercise, Health and Medicine - effects and risks of exercise and importance of rest in management of medical problems.
* Team Doctor.
* Effects of the Environment: altitude and pressure/heat and cold - adaptation of the body to temperature changes and the effect on performance and risk of vigorous exercise in these conditions.
* Emergency Care - first aid care to acute injuries, head/spinal injuries, basic and advanced life support.
* Exercise and Disease - benefits/risks of exercise in diabetes, respiratory and cardiovascular disease, physiological adaptations to high levels of exercise sometimes confused with disease.
* Exercise and Disease: viral infections and other medical disorders.
* Special groups.

FH50022: Body in Motion

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES EX
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of functional anatomy in the context of sport and exercise.A n emphasis will be on anatomy related to sporting activity. After taking this unit the student should be able to: Outline: the bones and joints in the human skeleton, the anatomy and range of movement of the elbow and the muscles and movement around the thigh. Describe: the different types of muscles and tendons, joints muscles and movement of the shoulder and the articulations at the tibiofibular joints and the ankle joint. Identify: the regions of the vertebral column where movements occur, muscles producing movement in the forearm, wrist and hand and the muscles and ligaments of the knee joint. Explain the causes of nerve compression and typical sites of entrapment.
Content:
* Bones and joints.
* Muscles and tendons.
* The vertebrae - anatomy of the vertebrae and related joints.
* Joints and muscles of the shoulder - functional anatomy.
* From the elbow to the hand - functional anatomy.
* Anterior abdominal wall - muscles and actions and their importance in posture.
* Joints at the hip and pelvis - anatomy and movements of the joints.
* Muscles around the hip.
* Muscles and movements of the thigh - functional anatomy and relationship between hamstrings and the knee extensions.
* The knee joint - internal and external anatomy of the knee.
* Lower leg and ankle - functional anatomy of the limb.
* The foot - functional anatomy of the tarsal and subtalar joints.
* Nerve compression syndromes.
* Introduction to biomechanics.

FH50023: Applied Biomechanics

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES EX
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of the basic biomechanics of sporting activities. Apply the principles to the prevention, cause, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injury. After taking this unit the student should be able to: Describe the mechanical principles of joint stability, explain the process of muscular force development, outline the differences between open and closed kinetic chain exercises. Identify the different types of muscle contraction, the different types of movement possible and mechanical laws affecting human movement. Apply the principles of human movement to the analysis of walking and running gait and to the analysis of kicking and throwing.
Content:
* Stability of joints - mechanical and neurological factors involved in balancing opposing muscle groups in proprioception and the mechanical control of ligaments.
* Muscle action - types and characteristics, nature, flexibility and stretching.
* The kinetic chain - nature and significance of open/closed chain movement in exercise.
* Motion - nature of motion and factors that effect movement.
* Impact - significance of impact on forces of the body in motion.
* Shoe design - function of the athletic shoe and nature of design for different activities.
* Integrated muscle action - importance in stabilising joints in dissipating impact forces and maintaining posture and balance.
* The gait cycle - role in initiating movement and its effect on the lower limb and back.
* Throwing, pushing, pulling and kicking - the nature of common sporting activities discussed and analysed.
* Minor joint displacements - mechanism, effect and displacement in joints with limited movement.
* Biomechanical principles of mobilisation traction and massage.
* Bracing and taping. Shoe orthotics.

FH50024: Exercise Physiology

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES EX
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of exercise physiology. An emphasis will be on the physiological adaptations of the body to exercise. Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological assessment of exercise. Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological adaptation to the environment. After taking this unit the student should be able to: Define exercise and describe how muscles function. Identify the mechanisms which resynthesise ATP, explain physiological responses to exercise in men, women and children, explain mechanisms of fatigue, advise on appropriate nutrition for sportspeople, recommend training methods and the use of exercise testing and outline the effects of environmental factors on performance.
Content:
* Exercise and muscle - structure of muscle tissue and the physiology of its function, together with a definition of exercise.
* Energetics - role of ATP and associated metabolic processes. Mechanisms for fatigue.
* Responses to exercise - muscle responses to submaximal and maximal exercises and requirements for effective cardiopulmonary function and endoctrinological responses to exercise. Physiological characteristics of men, women and children.
* Adaptations to exercise - cardiopulmonary and metabolic responses to exercise, changes that occur in skeletal muscle and age/sex-linked aspects of adaptation.
* Nutrition - principles of a sound diet in relation to athletic needs. Importance of hydration and effectiveness of nutritional supplements.
* Training - defines fitness in context of training and identifies biological markers of overtraining.
* Exercise testing - assessments of aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Comparing and interpreting field and laboratory-based tests.
* Environmental factors - effects of circadian rhythms on performance and physiological adaptations that take place in extremes of temperature hypo and hyperbaric conditions.

FH50025: The Sporting Mind

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES EX
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of the role of psychology in sport. An emphasis will be on the psychological response of the athlete to injury. After completing this unit the student should be able to: Explain the importance of a person-centred approach in helping the individual athlete. Describe how motivation and the effects of stress and anxiety relate to performance. Identify factors which predispose athletes to injury and which influence the psychological reactions of the athlete to injury. Be aware of the psychological dimension when treating the athlete and advise about psychological intervention strategies. Identify the effects of team cohesion on performance and explain theories of leadership in the context of sport.
Content:
* Personality and the athlete - how the personality is defined by examining the main themes and methods of measuring personality. Problems and possibilities of research and importance of a person centred approach to athletes.
* Motivation - factors that define motivation and relating knowledge of processes of motivation to rehabilitation. Links between arousal and motivation and the importance of self-belief.
* Causal attribution in sport - basic principles of attribution theory and the major research findings in the context of sport. Relevance of theory and research to medical practice.
* Stress and anxiety in sport - methods of measurement and effect on performance.
* Psychology of injury - psychological factors that predispose to injury, reaction of athlete to injury and the importance of the psychological dimension in rehabilitation.
* Psychological preparation of the athlete - strategies to prepare an athlete for performance and discussion of the athlete's needs in development of psychological preparation skills.
* Social psychology of sport - psychological background to aggression and how it may be controlled. Development of team cohesion and theories of leadership in sport.

FH50026: Doping, Theraputics, Ethics and Law

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES EX
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of the history and motivation for the taking and control of performance enhancing and therapeutic substances, the ethical dilemmas and the law as they apply to sport and medicine and the relationship of sport to society and to government. After completing this unit, the student should be able to: Identify the possible ethical dilemmas between the doctor and others involved in sport, describe the role of sport in society, the relationship between sport and politics and the impact of recent legislation on sport provision. Outline the law that relates to sport, the consequences of breaking the law and appropriate steps to protect yourself and your patients in law. Outline the historical abuse of drugs in sport, interpret the IOC's list of banned substances, give examples of banned drugs, why they are banned, identify permitted drugs and recognise signs of drug abuse. Describe the testing procedures during competition and the training period, explain penalties and the appeals procedure and identify the responsibilities of athletes, doctors and coaches.
Content:
* History and meaning of doping - definition of doping and its history.
* Athletes and drugs - reasons why athletes take drugs, clinical signs and symptoms.
* Responsibilities - discusses responsibilities of everyone involved in sport to discourage drug use in the interests of good health and fair competition.
* Testing procedures - management of testing, in and out of competition, procedure for analysis of samples and implications for a positive rest in terms of sanctions and appeals.
* Ethical dilemmas - confidentiality in sports medicine, rights of an individual, conflict between justifiable medical treatment and the doping regulations.
* The law and sports medicine - laws of sport and their context within national laws. Professional ethical standards and their enforcement. The doctor-patient relationship and the doctor's responsibility in law.
* Core legal issues and administration - legal issues of vicarious liability and misdiagnosis and the need to protect the patient from himself/herself.
* Sport and society - sport in the context of politics, national culture, gender, children and social class. Competitive and recreational sport and need for education of sports coaches.
* Sports Administration - administration of sport in the UK.

FH50027: Sports Injuries

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES EX
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the prevention, cause, diagnosis, investigation and management of sports injuries. After completing this unit the student should be able to: Outline the types and causes of injury, carry out an examination and take a history of an injured joint, identify the dynamic stresses of individual sports, identify and explain sport-specific injuries, diagnose and manage the injury, outline the principles of preventing injury and devise an appropriate rehabilitation programme.
Content:
* Causes and types of injury - mechanisms of injury including importance of overuse.
* The foot - normal foot movement, common problems, possible causes and management.
* The ankle - normal movement and common problems, possible causes and management.
* Shin and Calf - differential diagnosis and possible causes of lower leg pain including stress fractures, tibial-fibular dysfunction, nerve injury and compression.
* The knee - differential diagnosis, causes and management of knee pain, including overuse and need to refer for specialist investigation and intervention.
* The thigh - quadriceps and hamstring function, flexibility and strength.
* The hip - problems related to bursitis, stress factor and adolescent hip conditions and effects of exercise on osteoarthritis.
* The groin - adductor problems, disruption of groin and osteitis pubis pelvic stress fractures.
* The Head - management of trauma to the head as well as facial and eye injuries.
* The lumbar region - anatomical features of the spine with the mechanisms of injury and the common disorders with typical pain patterns.
* The shoulder - impingement, instability and inflammation in context of soft tissue anatomy. The nature of injuries and their management.
* The elbow - overuse , and nature of nerve entrapment syndromes in relation to exercise.
* Wrist and hand - fractures to the carpus and nature/management of soft tissue lesions.
* Sport-specific injuries - incidence of particular injuries to individual sports.

FH50028: Rehabilitation

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: ES EX
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of rehabilitation and their application to the management of sports injuries. After completing this unit the student should be able to:Describe the process of healing in order to understand the way in which appropriate rehabilitation measures may be applied, the assessment of soft tissue injury and the principles of physical treatment in rehabilitation and the range of medical and physical modalities and make appropriate referrals. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of medical treatments, the role of complementary therapies, the role of the rehabilitation team and imaging techniques available and identify the appropriate techniques for specific injuries. Identify underlying causes of avoidable injury and advise on prevention of further injury.
Content:
* Mechanism of injury and nature of collagen tissues - the pathology injury to muscle, ligament and tendon, nature of pain and healing. Objectives of rehabilitation.
* Principles of treatment 1-6 - theory and practice of rest, ice, compression and elevation, nature of mobilising techniques in restoring range of movement, muscle strength and proprioception. Use of electromagnetic modalities, massage, mobilisation, manipulation and traction, medical treatments in modifying inflammation/pain. Fracture repair, immobilisation and causes of delayed healing. Benefits and disadvantages of strapping and bracing. Advantages/disadvantages of commonly used complimentary techniques and their relationship to conventional treatments.
* Prevention of injury - elements of fitness, effects of muscle imbalance.
* The psychology of injury - injury prone athlete and attitude associated with injury.
* Evaluation of injury - importance of history and, schemes of examination.
* Imaging of sports injuries - nature and usefulness of imaging techniques.
* The rehabilitation team - importance of medical team approach which is athlete centred.
* Rehabilitation of common injuries to specific areas.
* Rehabilitation of medical problems - role of exercise programmes.

FH50029: Residential Teaching

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: OT100
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate the practical application of theoretical knowledge of sport and exercise medicine. An emphasis will be on developing clinical examination skills. After completing this unit the student should be able to: Take a history and conduct a clinical examination to identify a sports related injury and be competent in the delivery of first aid and life support.
Content: Attendance at one of each of three residential group teaching sessions provides:
* A review of the biomechanics of the upper limb, lower limb and spine together with associated clinical examination techniques.
* Practice of first aid and life support.
* Experience of common sports science evaluations in the laboratory and in the field.
* Experience of the work of a sports coach as it applies to the prevention of injury and rehabilitation.
* Practice of strapping and massage techniques.
* Experience in the application of psychological testing.
* The opportunity to introduce and discuss latest developments in sport and exercise medicine.

FH50030: Clinical Attachment

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: CW30OT70
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: To provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate and acquire learning through clinical assessment and to study the running of a well-organised sports medicine clinic. After completing this unit the student should be able (under supervision) to: Diagnose, including consideration of the mechanism and causes, describe treatment and plan rehabilitation for at least three different sports-related problems, one of which should be acute.
Content: Completion of a supervised individual clinical placement at a recognised centre of excellence should provide:
* Experience of evaluating patients in a clinic and formulating a plan for their management.
* Experience of sports science evaluations of patients in the laboratory.
* Experience of a high level coaching session and the opportunity to further understand the relationship between coach and athlete.
* Personal tutoring to discuss and evaluate the experience gained in the practical sessions.

FH50031: Dissertation

Credits: 30
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: DS100
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Demonstrate an ability to collect relevant data on a chosen subject as part of a systematic review and critically analyse the data in relation to the published evidence. Demonstrate an ability to discuss the results and conclusions with regard to the original hypothesis. Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking and appraisal of the data presented. After completing this unit the student should have: Identified, reviewed and critically appraised a subject related to sports and exercise medicine.
Content:
* Summary showing clearly stated objectives, appropriate methods, results and conclusions.
* Introduction containing aim and background.
* Literature Review.
* Methodology.
* Results - overall description of major and relevant findings.
* Discussion - in the context of the aim, summarise major findings, discuss possible problems with the results, compare the results with previously published work, discuss the implications of the findings, suggest future work.
* Conclusions - these will be related to the aim and justified by discussions.
* References and bibliography.

FH50032: Injuries and Rehabilitation 1

Credits: 12
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: PR EX OR
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50022 and take FH50024 and while taking this unit you must take FH50033 and in taking this unit you cannot take FH50027 or take FH50028
Aims & Learning Objectives: To demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the management and rehabilitation of sports and training injuries. To acquire knowledge, skills and clinical expertise to practice competently and independently in a primary care setting. After taking this unit the student should be able to: Understand the causes and types of injury to the upper limb and axial skeleton. Take a history and perform a clinical examination. Demonstrate an understanding of mechanism of injury. Indentify and explain sport and training specific injuries. Outline the principles of preventing injury. Demonstrate an understanding of an appropriate rehabilitation programme.
Content:
* Epidemiology of sports and training injuries
* Pathophysiology of inflammation, injury and tissue repair
* Diagnosis and management of regional injuries
* Principles of conservative management of injury and injury prevention
* Treatment modalities
* First Aid and basic life support
* Management of emergencies and sporting trauma
* Non-mechanical pathology of the musculoskeletal system.

FH50033: Injuries and Rehabilitation 2

Credits: 12
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: PR EX OR
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50022 and take FH50024 and while taking this unit you must take FH50032 and in taking this unit you cannot take FH50027 or take FH50028
Aims & Learning Objectives: To demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the management and rehabilitation of sports and training injuries. To acquire skills, knowledge and expertise to practice competently and independently in a primary care setting. After taking this unit the student should be able to: Understand the causes and types of injury to the lower limb. Take a history and perform a clinical examination. Demonstrate an understanding of mechanism of injury. Indentify and explain sport and training specific injuries. Outline the principles of preventing injury. Demonstrate an understanding of an appropriate rehabilitation programme.
Content:
* Epidemiology of sports and training injuries
* Pathophysiology of inflammation, injury and tissue repair
* Diagnosis and management of regional injuries
* Principles of conservative management of injury and injury prevention
* Treatment modalities
* First Aid and basic life support
* Management of emergencies and sporting trauma
* Non-mechanical pathology of the musculoskeletal system

 

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