Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- increase your detailed knowledge and understanding of therapeutic interventions which are available to manage the neonatal circulatory system and neonates with circulatory compromise
- demonstrate your understanding of the detailed specialist knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and developmental physiology of the circulatory system
- demonstrate insight into the processes and considerations required for collaborative ethical complex clinical decision-making
- develop a critical understanding of fetal circulation, transitional changes at birth and the specific characteristics of the circulatory system at different post- conceptional ages
- critically apply your knowledge and understanding to complex clinical situations
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Preparation for scheduled sessions | 80 |
Follow-up work | 20 |
Revision | 20 |
Lecture | 20 |
Wider reading or practice | 50 |
Seminar | 20 |
Tutorial | 10 |
Completion of assessment task | 30 |
Total study time | 250 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
A comprehensive online library will be available which provides access to generic resources (e.g. basic sciences, physiology, pharmacology, genetics, evidence based medicine) and specific neonatology resources..
Internet Resources
Handbook of Pediatrics and Neonatology (Cardiology Chapter 32).
Online Neonatal Cardiology Textbook.
Common Hemodynamic Problems in the Neonate. Barrington KJ Neonatology, 103:335–340.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
The formative strategy will enable iterative formative written feedback to be provided with regard to your online activity. This will be completed by your online tutors and the module lead half way through the module. In addition examples of the MCQ questions will be provided within the Assessment Office of the VLE. The summative approach to assessment is designed to enable you to demonstrate your depth and breadth of neonatal cardiology knowledge as well as your ability to demonstrate your ability to use higher cognitive skills. It includes the following: 1. An unseen 2 hour online MCQ-applied knowledge assessment examination. The aim will be to assess the depth and breadth of knowledge as well as your clinical judgement. This contributes 70% of your final mark. 2. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of your online activity and participation within your learning group. This contributes 30% of your final mark. For successful completion of the module both elements of the assessment must be attempted and a pass mark of 50% or more must be achieved for each componentFormative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Qualitative evaluation
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Half way through the module the online evaluation marking tool will be used to provide you with iterative qualitative and quantitative formative feedback and feedforward. This feedback will be completed by your Group Tutors and reviewed by the module lead before being emailed to you. This feedback will help you prepare for the second part of the module with regard to your online activity and participation.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
MCQ-applied knowledge assessment
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: A selection of practice MCQs will be available within the Module Online Assessment Office to provide insight into the type of questions that will be used in the exam. You should use these to gain insight into the structure of the questions and also the feedback you receive will consolidate your learning.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Qualitative evaluation | 30% |
MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 70% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Assignment | 30% |
MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 70% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Assignment | 30% |
MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 70% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External