2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARCS1104 Neurosensory Theory & Practice
20 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Paul White
Email: p.j.s.white@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Programme entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology)Module replaces
HECS1104This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module introduces students to the practice and professional skills required to become a Healthcare Scientist and includes both laboratory based practical sessions and clinical placements within neurosensory healthcare science departments (e.g. audiology, neurophysiology and vision science).Objectives
The overall aims of the module are to enable the student to achieve:- A basic appreciation of the range of work undertaken within Healthcare Science (Neurosensory).
- The basic skills and attitudes relevant to the Healthcare Science (Neurosensory) Practitioner.
This module will provide a foundation from which the student will build their knowledge, skills, experience and attitudes throughout the three year programme of study. It is expected that this period of initial work-based training will provide the opportunity to begin to integrate and embed many of the professional practice learning outcomes and enable the student to practice safely in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Describe the roles and the range of technologies used by Neurosensory practitioners
2. Explain a typical patient diagnosis and treatment pathway in Neurosensory practice
3. Explain the basic principles of routine assessment and rehabilitation within Neurosensory Science
4. Demonstrate basic professional skills of behaviour and communication used in the healthcare environment
5. Demonstrate and explain safe working practice
6. Discuss the need for multi-disciplinary working within Neurosensory Science
7. Recognise the role of screening programmes within Healthcare Science
Skills outcomes
The six stage hand-washing technique
Basic life support skills
Effective communication skills within the healthcare environment
Safe working practice in the workplace
The standards of dress and professional behaviour required in the workplace
Basic Healthcare Science practice techniques
Syllabus
Academic
Professional standards in Healthcare
Gaining consent and confidentiality
Infection Control
Health & Safety procedure
Communication skills
Patient pathway recording
Skills and attitudes relevant to the Neurosensory Healthcare Science Practitioner
The range of work undertaken within Neurosensory Healthcare Science practice.
Evidence based practice
Clinical audit
Quality management
Personal health and well being
Protocols and guidelines
Clinical Practice
Routine Audiological, Neurophysiological and Ophthalmic & Vision Science diagnostic and treatment procedures
Professional behaviour and department/professional body requirements (including time management, client/colleague interactions, raising concerns)
Communication skills
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Clinical Practice | 247 | 1.00 | 247.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 3 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Lecture | 4 | 3.00 | 12.00 |
| Practical | 26 | 2.00 | 52.00 |
| Seminar | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 332.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 412.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | . | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Portfolio Semester 2a Pass/Fail Week 27 Achievement of defined observation and performance criteria (based on the MSC PTP Neurosensory Training Manual Document) using a structured portfolio of evidence. This is a mix of short written observation evidence by the student, together with a summative report by the clinical educator.
Reading list
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