2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CPCH5011M Chronic Illness
7.5 creditsClass Size: 95
Module manager: Dr Tim Lee & Dr Mike Miller
Email: childhealth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have increased their understanding of:- the common chronic health conditions of childhood;
- the impact of chronic illness and death on the child and his/her family;
- palliative care and end of life issues.
Syllabus
This module concentrates on the medical management of common chronic conditions. Psychological issues for the child and family are explored and school policies towards these children discussed.
We consider the child’s developmental understanding of death and illness, the problems of a child with chronic or terminal illness and the challenge of talking to children about these issues.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 45.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| 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- VLE-tutorials
- Meeting with tutor.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % 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 websiteLast updated: 30/01/2012
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