IE1201 Communicating in Medical Contexts 2

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to students on IE International Foundation programmes.

Planned timetable

To be arranged

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr I M Handzlik

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Module Staff

Izabela Handzlik; Janice Deary

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module builds upon and develops the skills and knowledge gained in IE1101. This module will further develop the oral communication and reasoning skills required to gain entry to study medicine. Students will develop reflective skills and be introduced to key topics and themes in Medicine.The module will focus on academic reading and writing skills required in scientific subjects dealing with a variety of relevant genres. Assessment methods for this module include coursework, practicals and written examination.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS IE1101

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

5 seminar classes per week x 12 weeks. 5 hours of scheduled revision week sessions

Scheduled learning hours

39

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

61

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • - Demonstrate knowledge that is embedded in the main theories, concepts and principles of medical ethics and the medical field in the UK.
  • - Use some basic and routine professional skills and techniques associated with the medical profession.
  • - Use communication, ICT and numeracy skills to convey complex information to a range of audiences and for a range of purposes.
  • - Demonstrate reflective learning, including the ability to engage with and learn from feedback.
  • - Apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to a range of ethical, professional and healthcare scenarios.