Module Specification 1. Factual information Module title Allergy Level Module tutor Viv Marsh Module type Distance Learning Optional module Credit value Notional learning hours NQF Level 6 (Degree Level) 30 (CATS) 15 (ECTS) 300 2. Rationale for the module and its links with other modules Allergy affects 10 million people in the UK. It can affect several organ systems including the skin, lungs, nose and gut causing significant morbidity and on rare occasions mortality. It can cause several long term conditions including asthma, eczema and anaphylaxis. With a focus on the impact of allergic disease on the physical, psychological and quality of life issues for the individual and their families this module fits well within the undergraduate long-term conditions programmes. It is underpinned by the principles of evidence-based healthcare and incorporates key concepts of the NHS Long-Term Conditions agenda. Its strong clinical focus of a common long-term respiratory disease ensures that the module is integral to the long-term conditions programmes. As such it has strong links with the other optional disease focused modules offered within the programme pathways. 3. Aims of the module This multi-professional module focuses upon the assessment and management of the individual with common allergic conditions within the context of the wider community. Importance is placed on a patient centered approach, the health needs of the individual, health promotion and selfempowerment whilst acknowledging the professional, political and social climate within which services are provided. This module is aimed at any health care professional who participates in the delivery and management of care for people with common allergic conditions, their families and carers. This module will equip students with the knowledge and skills to improve the care of adults and children who experience common allergic conditions On completion of the course successful students will be able to suggest, initiate and vary treatment in response to individual needs. .They will demonstrate sound knowledge of the literature relevant to allergy and an insight into the strategic approaches to delivery of care, to enable them to take a lead on the development of services. 4. Pre-requisite modules or specified entry requirements None specified Allergy NQF Level 6 5. Intended learning outcomes A. Knowledge and understanding At the end of the module, students will be able to: A1: Critically examine the mechanisms of allergic disease in relation to pathophysiology in the different organ systems affected A2: Analyse the impact of social, economic & environmental factors upon the development of allergic disease & critically appraise this in relation to the provision of care. B. Cognitive skills At the end of the module students will be able to: B1: Critically appraise current national and international guidelines and other drivers for allergy care and apply findings to their own area of work including patients with co-morbidities or complex needs B2: Evaluate the evidence base to support the use of different objective tests available to aid in the diagnosis of allergic disease and the use of different tools to assess the impact of allergy on quality of life C. Practical and professional skills At the end of the module, students will be able to: C1: Interpret patient history & clinical data in order to comprehensively assess patients with a range of allergic conditions , consider differential diagnosis, and to plan & implement appropriate therapeutic interventions or referrals C2: Develop and evaluate care strategies that promote health and minimise the physical and psychosocial impact of different allergic conditions C3: Evaluate and select appropriate pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to the management of allergic disease in relation to a range of complex patient scenarios C4: Critically analyse the issues of non-compliance in the treatment of allergic disease and develop strategies to facilitate self care and to improve concordance D Key transferable skills At the end of the module, students will be able to: D1: Reflect systematically on own performance to further develop learning D2: Critically appraise the role of the multi-disciplinary team in organisation & delivery of care for people with allergic disease, their carers & families and evaluate their own role within the team Allergy NQF Level 6 Learning and teaching strategy Comprehensive distance learning materials supported by interactive activities. Further support from student support services including telephone & e-mail support and a comprehensive student guide. Learning and teaching strategy Comprehensive distance learning materials supported by interactive activities. Further support from student support services including telephone & e-mail support and a comprehensive student guide. Learning and teaching strategy Comprehensive distance learning materials supported by interactive activities. Further support from student support services including telephone & e-mail support and a comprehensive student guide. Learning and teaching strategy Comprehensive distance learning materials supported by interactive activities. Further support from student support services including telephone & e-mail support and student guide. 6. Indicative content. The subjects covered will include: • The mechanisms of allergy, including the role of IgE • History taking & making the most of your consultations • Diagnostic tests including skin prick testing, blood tests • Allergic Rhinitis (Signs & Symptoms, Management) using topical nasal preparations effectively • Asthma (Signs & Symptoms, Management)- using inhaled therapy effectively • Eczema (Signs & symptoms, Management)- using topical skin preparations correctly • Food allergy and intolerance (Signs & symptoms, Management) • Urticaria, angiodema & anaphylaxis (Signs & symptoms, Management) • Psychosocial impact of the disease- coping with multiple allergies /allergy in schools and the workplace • Organisation & delivery of care services – the role of the multidisciplinary team, referral pathways 7. Assessment strategy, assessment methods and their relative weightings Students are assessed by written assignment. Part 1 – Problem Solving Assignment Students are required to submit a referenced 2,000 word assignment which will be assembled in four parts based on a specific patient scenario. Students will follow a problem based approach to learning as used throughout the learning materials. Students are required to demonstrate the ability to evaluate the situation and to demonstrate the ability to critically appraise the evidence base to demonstrate depth of knowledge and understanding of key concepts in making clinical recommendations. The Problem Solving Assignment comprises 40% of the total module mark Part 2 – Case Study Students are required to submit an assignment of approximately 3,000 words based on a specific patient scenario. This must provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the management of allergy services in clinical practice. The assignment component comprises 60% of the overall module mark. Criteria for a pass 40% in each element of assessment and 40% overall Reassessment is as per the regulations in the Student Guide. Allergy NQF Level 6 8. Mapping of assessment tasks to learning outcomes Learning outcomes Assessment tasks Problem Case Study Solving (60%) Assignment (40%) A1: Critically examine the mechanisms of allergic disease in relation to pathophysiology in the different organ systems affected A2: Analyse the impact of social, economic & environmental factors upon the development of allergic disease & critically appraise this in relation to the provision of care. Critically appraise current national and international guidelines and other drivers for allergy care and apply findings to their own area of work including patients with co-morbidities or complex needs B1: B2: C1: C2: C3: C4: Evaluate the evidence base to support the use of different objective tests available to aid in the diagnosis of allergic disease and the use of different tools to assess the impact of allergy on quality of life Interpret patient history & clinical data in order to comprehensively assess patients with a range of allergic conditions , consider differential diagnosis, and to plan & implement appropriate therapeutic interventions or referrals Develop and evaluate care strategies that promote health and minimise the physical and psychosocial impact of different allergic conditions Evaluate and select appropriate pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to the management of allergic disease in relation to a range of complex patient scenarios Critically analyse the issues of non-compliance in the treatment of allergic disease and develop strategies to facilitate self care and to improve concordance D1 : Reflect systematically on own performance to further develop learning D2: Critically appraise the role of the multi-disciplinary team in organisation & delivery of care for people with allergic disease, their carers & families and evaluate their own role within the team Allergy NQF Level 6 9. Teaching staff associated with the module Tutor’s name and contact details Contact hours Viv Marsh, Education for Health Mon-Fri 08:30-5pm E-mail: [email protected] 10. Key reading list Author Niels Mygind, Ronald Dahl, Soren Pedersen, Kristian Thestrup-Pedersen Year 1996 Title Essential Allergy Publisher Blackwell Science Location Oxford 11. Other indicative text (e.g. websites) www.bsaci/org.uk/index/guidelines for guidelines on Rhinitis, Urticaria, Angiodema, Drug Allergy www.resus.org.uk for guidelines on Anaphylaxis www.brit-thoracic.org.uk for guidelines on Asthma Allergy NQF Level 6
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