Medical Tourism Programmes - A Guide to Ultrasound Education

Transcription

1 THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION 1. Programme title and designation Medical 2. Final award Award Title Credit ECTS Any special criteria value equivalent MSc Medical N/A 3. Nested award Award Title Credit ECTS Any special criteria value equivalent PG Cert Medical modules in total, taken over nine months. Typically one module is core and the other optional. PgCert General Medical Students take two core modules (Modules 1 and III) PG Cert Special Practice Students take two core modules (Modules I and XVI) PG Cert PG Cert in Emergency & Critical Care First Trimester Screening and Diagnosis Students take one module which is worth 60 credits (Module XII Focused ) Students take one module which is worth 60 credits (Module XI First Trimester Screening & Diagnosis) PG Dip Medical modules in total. 2 modules are core, plus two optional modules. The first core module, alongside the first optional module (or one 60 credit core equivalent) is usually taken between January and September in year one. The third and fourth modules (one compulsory, one optional) are usually taken between October in year one and July in year two. 2. Exit award Award Title Credit ECTS Any special criteria value equivalent PG Cert Medical Identical to nested award of same title. PG Cert Special Practice Students take two core modules (Modules I and XVI) PG Cert in Emergency & Identical to nested award of same title.

2 PG Cert Critical Care First Trimester Screening and Diagnosis Identical to nested award of same title. PG Dip Medical Identical to nested award of same title. 5. Level in the qualifications framework M 6. Attendance Full-time Part-time Distance learning Mode of attendance n/a Minimum length of programme n/a 2.5 years Maximum length of programme n/a 3.5 years without interruptions 7. Awarding institution/body Kings College London 8. Teaching institution Kings College London 9. Proposing department Women s Health 10. Programme organiser and contact Dr Victoria Aitken, Tel: details victoria.aitken@kcl.ac.uk 11. UCAS code (if appropriate) N/A 12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/ Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic professional and statutory body guidelines Education (CASE) 13. Date of production of specification September 2004 Updated for CF February Date of programme review 2016/ Educational aims of the programme The primary aims of the programme are to: provide learners with the range of skills required for the effective practice of medical ultrasound within their chosen field(s) of expertise further develop the student s ability to appraise and critically evaluate research findings to the benefit of diagnostic ultrasound. extend the students' critical evaluation, communication and self-management skills to a level appropriate for healthcare practitioners working in the field of ultrasound. equip the student with knowledge and skills to actively participate in appropriate clinical audit, research and development offer a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among participants with the intention of broadening their experience and enhancing their ability to work within the healthcare team.

3 generate the confidence necessary for active and informed participation in changes and developments in the clinical service. encourage the students to become autonomous reflective learners, taking responsibility for their own academic progress and evaluating information from a variety of sources 17. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills in the following areas: Generic objectives for all awards Knowledge and understanding The programme provides a knowledge and understanding of the following: 1. An in depth knowledge of the science of ultrasound underpinning clinical practice. 2. Advanced knowledge and understanding in practical, analytical and interpretative approaches to ultrasound. 3. The justification of the value, efficacy and appropriateness of ultrasound practice. 4. The professional, ethical and legal responsibilities of ultrasound professionals. 5. The principles, theories and concepts of ultrasound and the ways in which these are applied in practice. 6. The communication patterns and information needs of different user communities and the design of appropriate solutions to meet these needs. 7. Understand ethical issues and manage and resolve ethical dilemmas Knowledge and understanding are acquired through formal lectures, tutor-led and student-led seminars, tutorials, practical workshops, use of a variety of information and communication technologies and reading and reflection and other independent learning activities. These teaching and learning methods are designed to foster the ability of students to become effective ultrasound professionals. To do so they must understand and apply professional principles and standards, to be able to think and act independently, and begin to identify their continuing professional development needs. Assessment: Points 1-7 are formatively and summatively assessed by a number of methods including in-class activities, coursework assignments, and written examinations Intellectual skills: 8. Application of professional, practical and theoretical skills appropriate to the clinical situation 9. Critical appraisal of the available technology and associated parameters. 10. Evaluation and reflection on own practice 11. Analysis and evaluation of information and evidence for safe ultrasound practice 12. Able to engage with peers through reflecting on own and others practice in order to improve own/others practice. Skills and other attributes Skills are learnt through a series of keynote lectures, practical demonstrations, video case studies & scenarios plus clinical placement experience. Assessment: Points 8-12 are formatively and summatively assessed by a number of methods including group presentations, coursework assignments and reflective diaries

4 Practical Skills: 13. Acquire practical clinical skills in order to become a safe, competent practitioner. 14. Safe and appropriate operation of the technology available 15. Critical evaluation of the organization in terms of the patient care and the quality of service provided. Clinical practice is undertaken in a department where a supervisor/mentor guides the student through the attainment of the required practical skills. This learning experience is supplement by practical tutorials on the simulators. Assessment: Points are assessed through course work and the development of the critical portfolio. Point 13 is assessed through formative and summative evaluation of ultrasound competency. Generic/transferable skills: 16. Structure and communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; 17. Manage time and work to deadlines; 18. Autonomous learning 19. Take responsibility for personal and professional development 20. Effectively find information and use information technology; 21. Appropriate and effective communication with all personnel through out the organization; Emphasis is placed on the use of classroom presentations, in-class group work, lectures and tutorials. Assessment Points are tested and evaluated through assessed coursework and formative assessments. Activities include self assessment, workshops, report writing, oral presentations, proposal construction and writing and group projects. Additional objectives for Postgraduate Diploma The programme provides a knowledge and understanding of the following: 22. A critical understanding of the wider application of research methods to ultrasound. 23. Mastery of a range of clinical techniques within ultrasound 24. Advanced skills in giving and receiving constructive feedback. Knowledge and understanding are acquired through formal lectures, tutor-led and student-led seminars, tutorials, practical workshops, use of a variety of information and communication technologies and reading and reflection and other independent learning activities. Assessment: Points are assessed by coursework assignments and written examinations. Intellectual Skills: 25. The knowledge and skills to actively participate in appropriate clinical audit, research and development Skills are learnt through a series of keynote lectures, practical demonstrations, video case studies & scenarios plus clinical

5 placement experience. Assessment: Point 25 is formatively and summatively assessed by a number of methods including group presentations, coursework assignments and reflective diaries Practical skills: 26. Critically evaluate literature to identify key themes, concepts and evidence of worth. 27. Acquire practical clinical skills in a second clinical area. Specific teaching and learning of methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved include: presentations and seminars, lectures, peer observation, simulation, mentoring and supervision, independent study, supervised projects. Additional objectives for MSc Assessment Points are assessed through coursework, portfolio development, assignments, and summative assessments. The programme provides a knowledge and understanding of the following: 28. The ability to produce, disseminate and communicate research ideas and findings. Knowledge and understanding are acquired through seminars and tutorials. Assessment: Knowledge and understanding are assessed by the dissertation. Intellectual Skills: 29. A creative approach to learning and via research project to begin to contribute to new developments in theory and practice 30. The ability to evaluate a wide range of research strategies that are appropriate to the field of medical ultrasound The acquisition of research skills and further independent learning skills are central to the learning strategy of the programme. Students learn through a mixture of seminars and tutorials. Assessment The main method of assessment for research skills is the dissertation. Practical skills, research and independent learning skills: 31. Design, plan, conduct and produce an indepth research project. 32. Use literature selectively and critically to extract key themes, concepts and evidence The acquisition of research skills and further independent learning skills are central to the learning strategy of the programme. Students learn through a mixture of seminars and tutorials.

6 to underpin the research dissertation. 33. Collect, analyse and synthesise data. Assessment The main method of assessment for research skills is the dissertation. Generic skills: 34. Communicate ideas, research findings, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means. 35. Evaluate critically written or numeric information drawing justified conclusions from the evidence to enhance evidencebased practice The acquisition of research skills and further independent learning skills are central to the learning of further generic skills. Students learn through a mixture of seminars and tutorials. Assessment The main method of assessment for generic skills for the MSc is the dissertation. 18. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statement(s)/professional and statutory body guidelines N/A 19. Programme structure and award requirements (a) numbers of compulsory and optional units to be taken in each year of the programme MSc: 5 modules in total. 3 modules are core, plus two optional modules. The first core module, alongside the first optional module (or one 60 credit core equivalent) is usually taken between January and September in year one. The third and fourth modules (one core, one optional) are usually taken between October in year one and July in year two. The final core research module (which is a 60 credit module) is usually taken between October in year two and June in year three. PG Diploma: 4 modules in total. 2 modules are core, plus two optional modules. The first core module, alongside the first optional module (or one 60 credit core equivalent) is usually taken between January and September in year one. The third and fourth modules (one compulsory, one optional) are usually taken between October in year one and July in year two. PG Cert: 2 modules in total, taken over nine months. Typically one module is core and the other optional, although students taking the PG Cert in Specialist Practice will take two core modules, and students taking the PG Cert in in Emergency & Critical Care or First Trimester Screening & Diagnosis will take only one core module worth 60 credits. (b) range of credit levels permitted within the programme Level 7 only (c) maximum number of credits permitted at the lowest level 180 credits (MSc) 120 credits (PG Dip) 60 credits (PG Cert) (d) minimum number of credits required at the highest level 180 credits (MSc) 120 credits (PG Dip)

7 60 credits (PG Cert) (e) progression and award requirements (if different from the standard) Students must pass all modules with an overall mark of 50% in each in order to be awarded the appropriate award. Compensation is permitted, but only within the assessments for an individual module provided no mark for any element of assessment falls below 45%, and not between modules. The percentage weighting for the calculation of merit and distinction will directly reflect the proportion of credits allocated to each module in relation to the overall credit taken within each programme/award, with classification thresholds set according to the core scheme as set out in the Credit Framework Regulations of King s College London. (f) maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) None (g) are students permitted to take a substitute module, as per regulation A3, 20.7? No (h) other relevant information to explain the programme structure The Medical programme has a number of different pathways, and the module choices available to students will vary according to the pathway chosen. The table below lists each pathway and the modules available as core, optional or not available" MODULE I Fundamentals of II Obstetric + Gynaecology III General Medical VII Vascular XI First Trimester Screening & Diagnosis (60 Credits) XII Focused (60 Credits) XVI Negotiated Learning with Clinical Proficiency in PATHWAY Medical Specialist Ultrasoun d Practice in Emergency & Critical Care FOR PG Certificate Core Core Optional Optional Optional Core Core First Trimest er Screeni ng Availabl e Availabl e Availabl e Availabl e Core Availabl e Optional Core available availabl e General Medical Ultrasou nd Core Core

8 IX Clinical Effectiveness & Audit IV Research Methodology XIII in Foetal & Maternal Medicine XIV Advanced Vascular XV Negotiated Learning in Medical V Research Project (60 Credits) FOR PG Diploma (all Pathways) Optional Core Optional Optional (Vascular pathway only) Optional FOR MSc (all Pathways) Core Each module has a credit value of 30, except where stated. Each 30 credit module forms 50% of the Postgraduate Certificate, 25% of the Postgraduate Diploma, and 16.6% of the MSc. Each 60 credit module forms 100% of the Postgraduate Certificate, 50% of the Postgraduate Diploma and 33.3% of the MSc

9 Programme Structure Title Credit level Credit value Med Ult PG Cert Sp Ult Foc Ult FT Scr PG Dip MSc Progression Assessment Module 1 Fundamentals of Yes 7 30 Cr Cr Cr Cr Practice Course work; Written exam Module II Obstetrics and Gynaecology No Course work; Written exam; 7 30 O O O Clinical assessment, OSCE Module III General Medical 7 30 O O O No Course work; Written exam Clinical assessment, OSCE Module VII Vascular 7 30 O O O Yes/No** Course work; Written exam Clinical assessment, OSCE Module XI First Trimester Screening & Yes Written Course work; Written 7 60 Cr Diagnosis exam; Clinical assessment Module XII Focused 7 60 Cr Yes Course work; Written exam Clinical assessment Module IV Research Methodology 7 30 Cr Cr Yes Course work Module IX Clinical Effectiveness & No 7 30 O O Audit Course work Module XIII- in Foetal & No 7 30 O O Maternal Medicine Course work Module XIV Advanced Vascular No Coursework, Clinical 7 30 O* examination, OSCE Module XV Negotiated Learning in No O O Medical No Case presentation, portfolio of Module XVI - Negotiated Learning with 7 30 O Cr O O evidence, clinical assessment, Clinical Proficiency in written examination

10 Module V Research 7 60 Cr Yes Course work (dissertation) * on Vascular pathway only. ** Core on Vascular pathway only 20. Marking criteria Assessment criteria are in line with marking criteria produced by the School Board of Examiners and agreed by KCL

11 PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM SECTION 2 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 1. Programme name PG Cert, PG Dip & MSc Medical, PG Cert Specialist Practice, PG Cert in Emergency & Critical Care, PG Cert First Trimester Screening and Diagnosis, PGCert General Medical 2. If the programme is a joint award with an institution outwith the University of London has the necessary approval been sought from Academic Board? Yes No applicable Please attach a copy of the request to Academic Board 3. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination, either educational or academic N/A 4. If the programme involves time outside the College longer than a term, please indicate how the time will be spent, the length of time out and whether it is a compulsory or optional part of the programme N/A Year abroad Year in employment Placement Other (please specify) Time spent.. Compulsory/optional. 5. Please provide a rationale for any such time outside the College, other than that which is a requirement of a professional or statutory body N/A 6. Please give details if the programme requires validation or accreditation by a professional or statutory body Consortium for Accreditation of Sonography Education (CASE), C/o The British Medical Society. 36 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LS Date validation/accreditation commenced: TBC Date of last validation/accreditation: 2009 Frequency of validation/ accreditation: 5yrs Date of next validation/ accreditation: 2014

12 7. In cases where parts or all of the programme (other than those in box 4 above) are delivered either away from one of the College campuses and/or by a body or bodies external to the College please provide the following details N/A