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Core Module Information
Module title: Assessing Need And Delivering Holistic Care In Child Health Nursing
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CHN08120
Module leader: Cher-Antonia Khedim
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will build on your knowledge and understanding in relation to child/family centred care delivery. You will engage in scenario based learning to support your development of holistic assessment skills in relation to health and well-being. You will examine the results of patient assessments and following review of the evidence base, including clinical guidelines, you will prioritise and plan delivery of care utilising both pharmacological and non-pharmacological nursing interventions in relation to the health and wellbeing of children and young people. You will consider the impact of altered health on children and young people and explore the importance of communicating with children and young people / families and / or carers to develop a shared understanding of prescribed treatments.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Formulate a plan of care based on a holistic child/family centred assessment.

LO2: Identify altered health and its impact on children and young people.

LO3: Explore evidence to prioritise both pharmacological and non-pharmacological care.

LO4: Develop insight into the principles of pharmacodynamics/pharmacokinetics.

LO5: Exemplify the ability to work with children and young people / families and / or carers to develop a shared understanding of prescribed treatments.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Cher-Antonia Khedim
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 18 A group tutorial will be offered focused on discussing the formative assessment task and will involve a peer feedback session. This is intended to support all students in the tutorial to learn from each other fostering an assessment for learning approach
Online Guided independent study 176 Each week reading materials and resources will be issued on Moodle (these will also be shared via the Module leganto list at the beginning of the module should you wish more time to engage with the materials). You are expected to read and reflect on the essential reading material which can be discussed during the seminar sessions. Resources to help you to read and take productive study notes created by the University's Academic Skills team can be accessed on the module moodle page.
Independent Learning Lecture 6 Students will have access to pre-recorded lectures on various topics which they are expected to review prior to attending the scheudled tutorial.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Structures Clinical Exam (OSCE) 100 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 30 minutes The summative assessment will take the form of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). You will progress through multiple stations, requiring you to complete tasks covering holistic assessment and planning care specific to your field.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

 

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