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Online Medicine 2022-2023

ME2019: FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICINE

40 credits

Level 1

First Term

This course introduces students to the basic principles of medicine. It will outline the physiological principles that underpin normal structure and function of the human body, the pathological principles that underpin disease and the factors that influence the health of individuals, families and communities. It will also describe systems of healthcare delivery in the UK and around the world. This course is only available to students in year 1 of the MBChB programme or year 1 of the B Clin Med Sci programme

RN3002: LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

5 credits

Level 3

First Term

This course will give you an introduction to role of diet, physical activity, stress and environment on preventative medicine to promote health and wellbeing in adults. 

RN3901: LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

0 credits

Level 3

Summer School

This course will give you an introduction to role of diet, physical activity, stress and environment on preventative medicine to promote health and wellbeing in adults.

RN3902: LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

5 credits

Level 3

Summer School

This course will give you an introduction to role of diet, physical activity, stress and environment on preventative medicine to promote health and wellbeing in adults. 

ME5025: CORE VALUES OF A CLINICAL EDUCATOR

15 credits

Level 5

First Term

The Core Values of a Clinical Educator course is designed to promote reflection and develop further knowledge, skills and practice emulating the core professional values of an educator in teaching and learning in clinical education. Students will explore and reflect upon topics including promoting safe, quality care whilst providing education, professional identity and integrity, respect and a commitment to scholarship and reflection in medical education.

The course will be delivered using methods such as recorded seminars and online facilitated group discussion both live and using asynchronous discussion forums.  It will provide an overview of topics and a foundation for students to engage further with independent study and reflection.

ME5026: PLANNING AND DESIGN OF CLINICAL EDUCATION

15 credits

Level 5

First Term

The Planning and Design of Clinical Education course is designed to enhance a critical understanding and develop skills for the principles supporting learning and teaching in clinical education. Topics covered include underpinning theories, evidence base and external influences upon learning. Students’ will identify organisational factors, learning needs; define outcomes and understand the purpose and methods for evaluation. Students’ will critically apply and construct the principles of planning and design contextualised to their place of work. 

ME5028: LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER/CLINICAL EDUCATION

15 credits

Level 5

First Term

This course will provide exposure to the wider social and political context of healthcare education, and support students to contribute to curriculum development and informed educational debate and discussion.

 

ME5029: RESEARCH PROJECT IN CLINICAL EDUCATION

60 credits

Level 5

Full Year

Completion of the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Education will allow entry to Masters level where students will design, conduct and submit a report on an education research project. Students will have a thorough grounding in all the main aspects of clinical education i.e. delivery as well as the organisation and leadership of clinical education.

ME5503: TEACHING AND FACILITATING LEARNING IN CLINICAL EDUCATION

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course explores delivery of teaching and facilitation of learning in clinical education. Students will develop knowledge and skills of approaches to teaching and for providing effective feedback. Students will develop educational practice through the method of peer observation and self-reflection.

ME5504: PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT IN CLINICAL EDUCATION

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills for assessment of learning in clinical education. Elements explored include the principles of evidence-based approaches to assessment, methods for assessment, the development and content of assessment and ensuring quality

ME5506: TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH SIMULATION

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course will explore how simulation-based learning can influence learning in clinical education. Students will undertake a critical study of the underpinning theory and evidence base that support simulation. Students’ will reflect and evaluate personal experience of learning and teaching using simulation formulating a plan for development. Development will involve enhancing knowledge and understanding and demonstrating critical analysis of the theoretical underpinnings and any evidence base for teaching and learning using simulation methods.

ME5508: CLINICAL LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PRIMARY CARE EDUCATION

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course will advance knowledge and understanding in the particular context of supporting and empowering learners in primary care. Students’ will reflect and evaluate personal experience of learning and teaching in primary care to formulate a plan for development. Development will involve enhancing knowledge and understanding and demonstrating critical analysis of the theoretical underpinnings and any evidence base for an aspect of teaching and learning in primary care.

ME5509: SELF-SELECTED STUDY COURSE

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

Following discussion and with agreement, students can undertake a module based within their own discipline/context that explores a question or issue of interest that aligns with the overall programme aims. Students’ will evaluate and reflect upon personal experience of the chosen topic to formulate a plan for development. Development will involve enhancing knowledge and understanding and demonstrating critical analysis of the theoretical underpinnings and any evidence base informing the chosen topic.

ME5512: TEACHING AND LEARNING PROFESSIONALISM IN CLINICAL EDUCATION

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course will explore the context of teaching and learning professionalism in clinical education. Students’ will reflect and evaluate personal experience of learning and teaching using an inter-professional approach formulating a plan for development. Development will involve enhancing knowledge and understanding and demonstrating critical analysis of the theoretical underpinnings and any evidence base for teaching and learning using an inter-professional approach.

ME5513: FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course will give students and understanding of the principles of qualitative and quantitative research analysis, and develop skills for qualitative and quantitative data management, analysis and interpretation.

 

ME5522: HUMAN FACTORS, SAFETY AND EDUCATION

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

Patient safety is a major focus of healthcare education, and Human Factors (HF) is recognised by regulators as offering a practical framework for developing safety competencies. Current healthcare HF understanding is poor and there is a recognised learning gap for clinical educators. This does not only apply to those directly involved in teaching patient safety, but to all clinical educators who must ensure that patient, staff and learner safety is not compromised as a result of their teaching. This course offers a practical introduction to applying HF in clinical education settings.

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