PL1MED1-Medicine Module 1

Module Provider: Clinical Language Sciences
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Fatemeh Mollaei
Email: f.mollaei@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module comprises four core lecture series: a general introductory course to anatomy and physiology for speech language therapy students, and a lecture series looking at paediatric medicine, audiology and orthodontics.

Aims:

This module provides an introduction to neuroanatomical and physiological underpinnings of human anatomy necessary for students to understand a range of disorders seen by speech language therapists. Some of the subject matter will be developed further in the Medicine 2 module (PL3MED2). The lecture series on audiology and orthodontics provide students with a grounding within these specialist areas and a knowledge of their relevance to speech and language therapists.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that students will be able to:

1.  Describe the structure and functions of the respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems


2.  Describe dental physiology and anatomy, occlusions and malocclusions


3.  Understand about pre and post natal growth and common problems in childhood


4.  Identify signs of abuse and neglect in children,


5.  Describe dental physiology, anatomy, occlusions and malocclusions


6.  Identify cleft lip and palate and discuss their relevant surgical restorations


7.  Describe the physiology of the ear, larynx and pharynx


8.  Understand about hearing measurement and types and causes of hearing loss


9.  Understand the range of options for aural rehabilitation programs for the hearing impaired

Additional outcomes:

Understand the functioning of a neonatal ward within a large teaching hospital

Outline content:

Students will learn about the structure of skeletal systems; relevance of the cranial nerves to speech and language therapy; respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems; physiology of the tongue and oral cavity; the role of dental practitioners; structure and surgical restoration of cleft lip and palate; oral occlusions and malocclusions; physiology of the ear, larynx and pharynx; the measurement of hearing; types of hearing loss; options for aural remediation; pre and postnatal growth; childhood neglect; disorders of childhood; services for children with developmental delay.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The teaching is provided by some University of Reading staff and a number of external medics from local hospitals. The courses will mostly be face to face lectures and seminars, but with an off-site visit to Royal Berkshire Hospital’s neonatal Ward scheduled into the teaching time for the paediatric content. There will be guided learning in amongst the anatomy and physiology lectures. There will be also be two 2-hour seminars in the summer term which will consolidate students&rsquo ; learning to date and prepare usage of knowledge for year 2 and year 3 modules.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	18	20
Seminars	4		4
External visits	2
Guided independent study:	90	52	10
Total hours by term	114	72	14
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	40
Class test administered by School	60

Summative assessment- Examinations:

1 hour University examination in the Summer term: Audiology and Orthodontics

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

1 hour online test in Spring term: Paediatrics, and Anatomy & Physiology

Formative assessment methods:

Online multiple choice questions in the Autumn term 

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

40%

Reassessment arrangements:

Summer resit period

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

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Last updated: 30 March 2023