2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC2270 Biological Knowledge for Assistant Practitioners 2
20 creditsClass Size: 35
Module manager: Mandy Driffield
Email: a.j.driffield@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisites
| LLLC1400 | Biological Knowledge for Assistant Practitioners 1 |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The module will provide students with opportunities to develop further their knowledge of biological concepts acquired in LLLC 1400 through the application of this knowledge to consideration of:-a range of healthcare interventions and scenarios;
-the challenge of healthcare acquired infections;
-ethics and healthcare practice;
-the significance of the mind in health.
Learning outcomes
Students will develop knowledge of how biological concepts inform critical understanding of :
-healthcare practice, procedures and therapies,
-healthcare acquired infections
-the significance of the mind in health
-the ethics of healthcare practice.
Skills outcomes
Presentation Skills
Syllabus
Biological concepts and perspectives on:
-Drug-based therapies and drug interactions
-Genetic therapies
-Alternative therapies
-Healthcare practice and procedures
-Healthcare acquired infections
-The role of the mind in health
-Ethical issues associated with particular therapeutic approaches.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Practical | 3 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Seminar | 12 | 3.00 | 36.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 30.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 90.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 67.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 187.00 | ||
Private study
Independent on-line learning:Using VLE resources 30
Private study:
Reading 40
Assignment preparation 50
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Seminars and practicals will provide opportunity for regular monitoring of students’ progress. This will also be informed by formative assessment that will be used to check student’s learning and their work towards summative assignments.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1000 words | 30.00 |
| Report | Project report 2000 words | 50.00 |
| Presentation | 10 min verbal presentation | 10.00 |
| Presentation | 10 min video presentation | 10.00 |
| 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 websiteLast updated: 01/04/2016
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