Module Details

Module Code: BIOL7031
Title: Professional Practice
Long Title: Professional Practice
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module describes the role, responsibilities and accountability of a Medical Scientist in the clinical laboratory service. Effective communciation skills and the importance of good laboratory practice will be emphasised in the module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the varied roles of a medical scientist in the clinical laboratory service, including specialist roles that support IT systems, quality management, R&D and point of care.
LO2 Explain accountability, responsibility, autonomy and statutory body requirements that apply to the practice of Biomedical Science, and understand the importance of continual professional development
LO3 Discuss health and safety guidelines and good laboratory practice in Biomedical Science.
LO4 Communicate effectively using a variety of methods and styles with due consideration of service-users and other healthcare professionals.
LO5 Collaborate and engage in teamwork in professional practice.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Role of Medical Scientist
Discipline specific roles, IT management systems, quality management, R&D and point of care.
Accountability and responsibility
Professional bodies, governance and regulatory bodies, CORU code of conduct, standards of proficiencies, ethical practices, principles of CPD, patient confidentiality, legislation and data protection, informed consent.
Health and safety
Biological, physical and chemical hazard groups. Good laboratory practice (GLP). Quality control and quality assurance. ISO standards. Health and safety legislation related to staff and patients. Risk assessment and management.
Communication and teamwork
Description of varied communication methods and styles with due consideration of service-users and healthcare professionals. Reviewing the scientific article and informal science communications (e.g Pint of Science Ireland, newspaper articles); science writing, oral and written presentation skills. Importance of collaboration and teamwork in professional practice.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Risk assessment of a laboratory experiment and reflection
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Theory based assessment of lecture material
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Group poster and individual oral presentation
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory relevant to Biomedical Science practice Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Site visits and lectures from practitioners Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Nessar Ahmed, Hedley Glencross, Oiuvu Wang. (2016), Biomedical Science Practice (Fundamentals of Biomedical Science), 2nd. OUP Oxford, [ISBN: 9780198717317].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Angelika H. Hofmann. (2019), Scientific Writing and Communication, 4th. Oxford UP, [ISBN: 978019006328].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 3 Mandatory