What is it about?
This module provides students with specialist knowledge in urodynamic science and also provides the knowledge required to undertake project-based learning.
Who is it for?
Health care science workforce
What will participants learn?
Intended Knowledge Outcomes:
•Demonstrate a critical understanding of the fundamental scientific principles, design, operation, quality assurance and safety processes and features of the instrumentation required to assess lower urinary tract physiology and pathophysiology.
•Discuss the fundamentals of the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor including the lower urinary tract, its pathophysiology and all related therapeutic interventions.
•Display a fundamental understanding of the pathopysiological consequences of injury and disease including spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, stroke, head injury. Parkinson's disease and their effect on the urinary tract, sexual and reproductive function.
•Critically evaluate the indications, modes and choice of technology to investigate lower urinary tract disorders with specific reference to neurological disease.
Intended Skill Outcomes:
•Convey complex scientific information in clear reports or presentations, to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including patients, of the diagnostic results, conclusions and consequences of investigations in the lower urinary tract.
How will it be delivered?
4 teaching days
How will participants be assessed?
60 minute written examination
1000 word written exercise
What experience / qualifications do participants need?
Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2:1) in a pure or applied science area relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. Applicants with a relevant 2:2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying.
Code
HSC8058
Level
7
Credits
30
When is it?
02-04/09/2019 + 06/09/2019
Where is it?
Newcastle University
What are the contact dates students need to attend university?
02-04/09/2019 + 06/09/2019
Newcastle University Contact Details
Name:Rob Carter
Email: pghealth@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 208 7223
Link to Apply