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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CPCH5002M The Critically Ill Child I

7.5 creditsClass Size: 95

Module manager: Dr Lee, Dr Wheeler, Dr Cooper, Dr Blackburn
Email: childhealth@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

This module is complementary to the Critically Ill Child I, and students should ideally take both modules for comprehensive coverage of the subject.

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students will:
- understand more fully the physiological processes underlying critical illness in childhood;
- appreciate the recent advances and controversies in the management of critical illness.

Syllabus

This module covers the important acute illnesses and emergencies presenting in childhood, with particular regard to pathophysiology and to pharmacological management. A valid APLS certificate is required as part of the programme (see end of this section).

This runs concurrent with the Advocacy in Child Health module and is core training for speciality trainees.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture101.0010.00
Seminar102.0020.00
Private study hours45.00
Total Contact hours30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)75.00

Private study

30 Contact Hours are scheduled for this module, however the amount and length of the lectures and seminars will vary from year to year. The information tabled above provides guidance only.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Attendance monitoring
- Meeting with tutor
- VLE-tutorials.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Assignment.100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/01/2012

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