HS574-6-SU-CO:
Fundamentals of Renal Care
2020/21
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Summer
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Sunday 25 April 2021
Friday 02 July 2021
30
22 January 2021
Requisites for this module
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This module is aimed at developing your knowledge and skills in the care of the patient with renal care needs.
The module is designed to enable healthcare professionals working across a range of practice settings to further develop their knowledge and skills in renal care. It will provide a greater understanding of the management of the patient with renal care needs and thus enable the delivery of holistic renal care. Practitioners will be encouraged to adopt a critical approach to practice, drawing on relevant theories and research to inform clinical decision making.
On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of normal renal physiology and the pathophysiological dysfunction associated with renal disease (Essay).
- Demonstrate an understanding of healthcare interventions that are appropriate for the client at various stages of chronic kidney disease across primary and secondary care settings with an emphasis on prevention, early detection and management of the condition (Essay).
- Demonstrate an awareness of the psychosocial impact of renal disease and its treatment and the importance of providing holistic care (Essay).
- Justify the importance of self- management for the renal patient considering theories and concepts of behavioural change (Essay).
- Demonstrate knowledge of ethico-legal principles that underpins renal care and the importance of providing person centred care (Essay).
- Critically reflect on of the role of the healthcare professional within the inter-professional team in providing care in line with current research, national and international guidelines and standards (Essay).
Guided study topics will be introduced weekly. Below is an outline of the areas to be covered.
Week 1: Launch ( 2 hr Synchronous learning)
- Introduction to the module and Assessment
- Getting to know you
- Reflective Writing
- Online discussion forum
Week 2 : Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System
- Structure of the Urinary System
- Renal Functions and the formation of Urine
- Auto-regulation and the maintenance of blood flow
- Online discussion forum
Week 3: Chronic Kidney Disease
- Prevalence and Aetiology
- Pathophysiology
- Preventative Strategies
- Online discussion forum
Week 4: Management of Established Renal Failure
- Overview of Treatment options- Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Renal Transplantation, Conservative Management and care at the End of Life
- Long term complications of Renal disease
- Online discussion forum
Preparation for week 5
Week 5: Preparation for assessment
- Critical Writing Skills
- Online discussion forum
Week 6: Acute Kidney Injury
- Prevalence and Aetiology
- Acute complications of Renal disease
- Online discussion forum
Week 7: Kidney Cancer (e-learning module)- Formative submission by 12 noon
- Online discussion forum
Week 8: Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Renal Association standards, KDOQI guidelines, NICE guidelines, British Transplant Society, National Service Framework, Cari guidelines, ERBP guidelines
- Online discussion forum
Week 9: Psychosocial Issues
- Impact of a chronic illness- the renal patient
- Quality of Life issues
- Self-Management Strategies
- Health Literacy
- Online discussion forum
Week 10: Ethico-legal principles in Renal Care
- Organ Donation and transplantation
- Withdrawal of Dialysis
- Online discussion forum
This is an online only module and students studying at Levels 6 & 7 will study this module together.
• Teaching – Sessions will be delivered with the aid of guided study on Moodle. This will be based on key areas outlined in the module content and in line with the learning outcomes. Weekly content will direct students to additional resources and support activities specific to each academic level. A variety of resources will be used to appeal to various learning styles.
• Learning – The module outcomes are academic level specific and aligned with the assessment strategy. The tutor will provide academic support via Moodle, telephone and email.
• Online discussions –There will be online discussion forums via Moodle for each topic area covered and one for the assessment. Forums will be restricted based on the academic level and are moderated by the tutor. There will be a synchronous learning session at the start of the course to provide immediate feedback. Students will be encouraged to create a cohort Facebook or WhatsApp page to facilitate peer learning and support.
• Assessment – Essay- using a reflective approach, students will be required to self-select a case study based on a patient/client that they have cared for from their area of practice and critique the management of the patient/client in line with current research. Through this assignment, the student must demonstrate how he/she has met all the learning outcomes. Although the assessment strategy involves the same tasks, the level of critical ability required for successful completion will vary dependent on academic level.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Additional coursework information
The assessment for the module is a reflective essay, based an experience that you have had in your clinical practice. This e-book will introduce you to the concept of reflective writing and its application in healthcare practice.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Christine Daley-Fennell
Kathryn Hills
E: khills@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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