Laboratory Testing in Infection
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MEDS2008 | Medical Education Centre | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MEDS2008
- School
- Medical Education Centre
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module is designed so that students can attain some of the outcomes specified by the GMC in Outcomes for Graduates (2018) in the areas of Professional values and behaviours; Professional skills; and Professional knowledge. These are detailed in the Module Learning Outcomes.
During the module ‘Laboratory testing in infection’ students will be building on previous learning and acquiring knowledge to extend and deepen their understanding of the variety and properties of infectious agents, the laboratory procedures used in isolation and identification of pathogens and antibiotic sensitivity testing, and how these can be applied to management of infection.
This will predominantly be within a laboratory environment employing practical exercises and tutorial sessions based around case studies and additional demonstration materials.
There is a requirement for additional self directed study to supplement the taught material and emphasize the importance of appropriate laboratory investigations for diagnosis and treatment of infection.
Target Students
Year 2 students registered on the BMedSci (A100 and A10S) and BSc Medical Sciences (A104).There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Classes
- One 2-hour un assigned each week for
- One 2-hour practicum each week for
- One 1-hour lecture each week for
Tutor-led 21 hours; student-led 79 hours. 1 x 1hr Introductory lecture; 5x2hr practical sessions; 2x2hr student presentation sessions; 1x3hr student presentations/module review.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (1-hour): MFQ 40 marks (80%), Structured short note (20%)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module is designed so that students can attain some of the outcomes specified by the GMC in Outcomes for Graduates (2018) in the areas ofProfessional values and behaviours; Professional skills; and Professional knowledge. These are detailed in the Module Learning Outcomes.During the module ‘Laboratory testing in infection’ students will be building on previous learning and acquiring knowledge to extend and deepen their understanding of the variety and properties of infectious agents, the laboratory procedures used in isolation and identification of pathogens and antibiotic sensitivity testing, and how these can be applied to management of infection. This will predominantly be within a laboratory environment employing practical exercises and tutorial sessions based around case studies and additional demonstration materials. There is a requirement for additional self directed study to supplement the taught material and emphasize the importance of appropriate laboratory investigations for diagnosis and treatment of infection.Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to meet areas within the GMC outcomes as follows. The full wording is found in Outcomes for Graduates (2018).
2a, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2m, 8b, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12, 13, 14e, 14f, 18a, 18k, 18o, 19a, 22c, 22d, 22e