2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HECS3056 Issues in Organ Transplantation Management

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Michelle Clayton
Email: M.Clayton@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Certified evidence of the ability to study at level 3. Experience of caring for patients requiring organ transplantation

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The aim of this module is to allow practitioners to critically analyse their role and the role of the multi-agency team in the management of organ donation and the management of patients requiring organ transplantation. Issues covered will include immunology, immunosuppression, organ donation: live and cadaveric, ethical aspects, specific patient care and psychological reactions to organ transplantation.

Objectives

On completion of this module students will be able to:
- critically examine how care activities are assigned, supervised and monitored in the environment;
- demonstrate a critical appraisal of clinical evidence for decision making in practice;
- examine the mechanisms by which a range of identified pathologies effect the normal immune system and immunosuppression;
- respond flexibly to changing situations and deliver effective interventions for the organ donor and recipient and their family;
- critically examine how care activities are assigned, supervised and monitored in the transplant care environment;
- demonstrate critical thinking and decision making skills in their practice;
- outline the fundamental principles of rehabilitation for the transplant patient considering service user/ carer experiences;
- critically evaluate the role and function of the multidisciplinary team with respect to the management of the patient in need of organ transplantation and their long tern health needs;
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the principles of managing the organ transplant recipient acknowledging their diverse backgrounds whilst being cared for within a transplant unit and following discharge.

Learning outcomes
On completion the student should know:
- Principles of organ donation and types of different donation
- Cells important in immunology
- The principles of tissue typing and how this affects allocation of organs
- Immunosuppressive medication and how it works
- Psychosocial effects of transplantation on the individual
- Contemporary issues related to solid organ transplantation

Syllabus

- History of transplantation
- Organ donation
- Ethical issues in transplantation and respecting diverse perspectives
- Live donor management
- Introduction to the immune system
- The immunology of organ transplantation
- Tissue typing
- Issues in solid organ transplantation
- Immunosuppressive medication for organ transplantation
- Psychological responses to organ donation
- Service user/carer perspectives

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Seminar	11	1.00	11.00
Tutorial	3	1.00	3.00
Private study hours			75.00
Total Contact hours			25.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Weekly seminars
Group and individual tutorial support
Academic supervision.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2,500 word essay	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: 17/11/2011

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