2025/6, Trimester 1, Online (fully o,
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| Occurrence: | 001 |
| Primary mode of delivery: | Online (fully o |
| Location of delivery: | WORLDWIDE |
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| Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Cathal Breen |
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| Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
| Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | NESH Description |
| Independent Learning | Lecture | 24 | We will use a ‘flipped classroom’ approach whereby each week you will watch a pre-recorded lecture. These will be between 1-2 hours in duration. Each lecture will be accompanied by a set of written notes by the lecturer to orientate you to the lecture content. These notes will highlight some key issues to consider and some further reading for your independent study. |
| Independent Learning | Tutorial | 24 | You will have the opportunity to take part in live online tutorials. These tutorials are intended to help guide you in your independent learning of the subject, to acquire a deeper understanding of the core topics, to open a discussion on the key issues, and to share your learning experiences with your peers as a community of learners. |
| Online | Guided independent study | 352 | You are required to engage in independent learning on a weekly basis. You will be directed to some core reading as well as some indicative reading based upon your area of healthcare practice. You will be expected to log onto the module discussion board area to discuss the critical issues with your peers. |
| Total Study Hours | 400 | |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 400 | |
| Assessment |
| Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | Description |
| Project - Written | 70 | 1~2~3~4 | 10 | , WORDS= 4000-4500 WORDS | n this module you will complete a technology appraisal of any intervention that may be used to promote health; to prevent, diagnose or treat a disease; or in rehabilitation or long-term care. The following is an outline of the assignment guidance: • A description of the technology – what it is used for and how it works.• The burden of disease – who gets the disease and what are the typical outcomes• The clinical effectiveness and safety – how does the technology affect outcomes and are there any harms associated with its use• The cost-effectiveness and budget impact – is the technology good value for money and is it affordable• What are the organisational and social aspects – how does the technology impact on patients and the organisation of services• Appraisal of ethical and legal issues – does the technology have any ethical or legal implications?You will submit a written assignment (4000-4500) of your technology appraisal. Additionally, you will use the above information to create a proposal of a business plan, which will be submitted as an appendix to your written assignment.The technology appraisal and business plan proposal equate to 70% of your overall module marks. |
| Oral Presentation | 30 | 1~2~3~4 | 13 | HOURS= 10 minutes? | You will prepare a poster that provides an executive summary of your technology appraisal/business plan that would be suitable for presenting to management. You will present your poster to your peers. Your poster will equate to 30% of your overall marks. |
| Component 1 subtotal: | 70 | | |
| Component 2 subtotal: | 30 | | | | |
| Module subtotal: | 100 | | | | |