Core Concepts
| Module title | Core Concepts |
|---|---|
| Module code | HPDM100 |
| Academic year | 2022/3 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Alex Rowe (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 4 weeks |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 60 |
|---|
Module description
In this module you will develop the core skills and understanding that are at the heart of providing medical support and treatment in hostile environments, or those which are remote from conventional healthcare facilities. The taught content of the programme is focused in an intensive residential course where you will be challenged to learn in an environment which is unfamiliar and will rely on collaboration with and support of other participants, who you may be meeting for the first time. The ability to appraise published research and evaluate its translation to practice will be developed.
Module aims - intentions of the module
In this module you will critically examine the challenges of providing safe and effective healthcare in a range of challenging environments. This will focus not only on evaluation of health issues to be expected in the field, but the planning and preparation phase for any remote or wilderness activity. Participants will also learn to recognise and evaluate the unique ethical, professional and legal challenges of delivering medical care in challenging environments. This first module will give the participant critical insight into evaluation of research literature, and the challenge of implementing health interventions where evidence may be weak or conflicting.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Formulate focused research questions
- 2. Develop the ability to critically appraise published research
- 3. Explain the challenges and limitations of implementing evidence-based research into practice
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Critically evaluate the ethical, professional and legal framework of providing medical cover in remote and hostile environments
- 5. Demonstrate competence and understanding of planning to provide safe, effective medical cover for an overseas expedition
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Reflect on own learning style and needs as a developing practitioner of the discipline
- 7. Participate in peer collaboration to experience value of shared and supported learning
- 8. Develop skills of effective independent study through time management
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module's precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:
Critical thinking and masters level study
Systematic reviews, research literature evaluation
Expedition planning and screening
Risk assessment
Basic public health measures and interventions
Emergency planning, communications
Disaster and humanitarian relief
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 240 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 45 | Expedition medicine course (lectures, seminars, master-classes, practical exercises) |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 15 | Lectures, group activity, formative feedback to develop research skills |
| Guided independent study | 240 | Please include detail here of the 240 hours of Guided independent study. If it is possible to break the 240 hours down further, please include further rows below. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation to peers | 15 minutes | 5-6,8 | Verbal |
| Group reflection and discussion | Scheduled within course | 2-4,7 | Verbal |
| Masters level writing | 1,500 (maximum) | 1-3, 6, 8 | Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition planning proposal and outline | 100 | 3,000 (maximum) | 4-8 | written |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition planning proposal and outline | Expedition planning proposal and outline | 4-8 | Typically within six weeks of the result |
Re-assessment notes
Same as for the original summative assessment, to include response to the written feedback and undertaken during the University’s agreed referral/deferral period
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE –http://as.exeter.ac.uk/it/systems/ele
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/04/2016 |
| Last revision date | 19/09/2019 |
