Graduate Studies Form for Modules attached to Structured PhD

Title

Clinical Skill Development 2

Credits  (ECTS)

5

Module Places

 

Course Instance

1SPL1, 2SPL1

Module Code:

GS528

Please indicate if generic (GS) or specialised module

Generic (Specialised)

Elective Places

 

Indicative Module Descriptor:

This module is aimed at students in the second year of the programme. The module aims to give students the opportunity to maintain, consolidate and develop clinical skills across the therapy and podiatry programmes at NUI Galway (SLT/OT/Podiatry) while undertaking a PhD g. As part of the placement the student will undertake a variety of duties including assessment, intervention, maintaining records and management of a small caseload.

Indicative Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should have

  • expand clinical skill set to a variety of new conditions and settings
  • develop intervention skills specific to intervention trial for PhD research
  • attended inservice training as appropriate
  • worked as a member of the multidisciplinary team

Workload:

Class Contact

n/a

Workshop (other forms of educational activity)

 

 

Placement within HSE setting –

 

Approximately 70 Hours

Specified Assignment(s)

1,000 word reflection demonstrating learning outcomes were achieved

Autonomous Student Learning

(please specify)

30 hours- Specific reading relevant to speciality will be recommended on an individual basis

 

Assessment(s)

 

Type

% of marks

Timing

Assignments

Reports

Oral or Written Presentations as appropriate

100%

1,000 word reflection as above

Competency statement from clinical supervisor

Result

Pass / Fail