DTC3001 : Clinical Medicine and Dietetic Practice
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Ms Susan Lennie
- Lecturer: Dr Victoria Hewitt, Ms Roisin Devaney, Dr Andrea Fairley, Miss Laura Haigh, Mrs Kim Hyde, Dr Mackenzie Fong, Dr Oisín Kavanagh
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 30 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module aims to integrate areas of aetiology and pathophysiology of diseases and conditions with their clinical, pharmacological and evidence-based dietetic treatments. Students will also consider the application of behaviour change techniques when formulating dietetic treatment plans.
Outline Of Syllabus
Aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical and dietary treatments of selected genetic, mental health and physical health diseases and conditions (including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, endocrine and immune), cancer, and critical care.
Clinical pharmacology, drug-nutrient interactions, legal aspects of medicine management.
Interprofessional Education
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | PIP - Delivery of lecture content and integrated tasks |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Non-sync online - Delivery of lecture content & integrated tasks |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Module Introduction |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Revision and examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Directed research and reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | PiP - Interprofessional Education |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 18 | 2:00 | 36:00 | PIP - Case based learning |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 120:00 | 120:00 | Independent research and reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Sync online - revision tutorials |
| Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures and web based materials, supported by tutorials, group discussions, seminars, and workshops.
Directed research and reading will prepare students for understanding theoretical material delivered in greater detail during lectures and small group teaching. Workshops will utilise a case-based learning approach to apply theoretical material .
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 60 | 1 | M | 30 | PIP Inspera Invigilated exam - Short answer questions |
| Digital Examination | 150 | 1 | A | 70 | PIP Computer-based Invigilated exam - Case based questions |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The Digital exam will utilise essays to test students’ knowledge of the aetiology and pathophysiology of conditions, clinical tests and investigations, and medicals, surgical and pharmacological treatments.
Case studies will be used in the PC exam to assess clinical reasoning and care planning for dietetic interventions. Workshops throughout the module will provide opportunity for formative feedback as well as the revision tutorials.
MDiet candidates must obtain an overall mark of 40 or above to pass the module, however, if the module has more than one assessment students must also achieve a mark of at least 35 in each component of the assessment to pass the module.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- DTC3001's Timetable