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2008/09 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
DCPE5002M Professional Studies
15 creditsClass Size: 65
If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.
Module manager: Jane Arezina
Email: J.Arezina@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Dec to 30 Apr, 1 Jan to 30 Apr, 1 Nov to 31 Mar, 1 Sep to 31 Mar View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is mutually exclusive with
| DISC5031M | Mammographic Image Interpretation and Reporting |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to consider and evaluate their professional practice with relevance to:- Evaluation of current issues in practice and research;
- Taking a proactive and self-reflective role in working and developing professional relationships;
- Medical image reporting;
- Evidence based practice;
- Current professional issues;
- Current ethical issues relevant to healthcare;
- Medico-legal aspects of clinical practice;
- Research appreciation.
Syllabus
-Medical image reporting;
- Evidence based practice;
- Current professional issues;
- Current ethical issues relevant to healthcare;
- Medico-legal aspects of clinical practice;
- Research appreciation.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Clinical Sessions | 1 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Lecture | 23 | 1.00 | 23.00 |
| Seminar | 7 | 1.00 | 7.00 |
| Private study hours | 60.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 90.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Reading/literature searchesAssignment preparation
Structured exercises to be undertaken in the clinical placement
(60 hours)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Feedback from structured exercises which will be undertaken in clinical placementMethods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 1 x 2,500 word assignment | 80.00 |
| Presentation | 10 minute oral presentation | 20.00 |
| 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: 03/02/2010
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