About
Head of Interprofessional Studies, School of Health and Social Care, Swansea University
Mrs Chantal Patel
Associate Professor
Nursing
Taught Modules
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PM-163 Population Genomics and Clinical Applications
Population genomics is the study of genetic variation within populations and involves the examination of changes in the frequency of alleles and genotypes across space and time. Concepts such as natural selection, genetic drift, gene pool, genetic diversity, migration, and environmental diversity all contribute to creating genetic diversity within sub populations. Students will be taught these key concepts along with the real-life sub population examples where genotype variation has led to the diversity in genetics. Such as, the prevalence of disease in the specific populations, the evolution of genetically distinct populations and the genomics behind genetic diversity in sport. This module will take you across the world in multidisciplinary topics and show how genomics is weaved throughout, to create the strengths, weakness, and purely, what makes us who we are.
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PM-260 Bioethics
Should we clone humans? What should we think of the coming genetic revolution? How much control should we have over how and when we die? Is rationing health care good, bad, necessary or all of the above? This module will explore fundamental ethical issues that arise in medicine, healthcare and the life sciences. Some are as old as life itself: the vulnerability of illness, the fact of death. Some are new, brought on by a dizzying pace of technology that can unsettle our core ideas about human nature and our place in the world. Through an analysis of extant principles, theories and practices, this module aims to develop students' critical awareness of the moral, ethical and legal issues inherent within medicine, healthcare and the life sciences more broadly.
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PMGM13 Ethical, Legal and Societal Issues (ELSI) in Applied Genomics
This module will provide students with an understanding of the legal, regulatory & governance frameworks associated with medical genomics and the use of genomic data. It will equip students to explore and evaluate the main ethical, legal and social issues (ELSI) involved in: genomic testing and the wider implications for the patient and their families; precision medicine; and the use of genomic data for population research.
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PMGM22 Introduction to Human Genetics and Genomics
The Introduction to Human Genetics and Genomics module is a subject-specific module in the MSc Genomic Medicine programme. This unit will provide essential and contemporary knowledge relating to genetic science and genetic disease. The module will prepare participants to understand disease genetics, how genomic medicine can be utilised to elucidate disease mechanisms and biology in the context of genomic medicine. It will provide core knowledge underpinning later modules.
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PPS209 Health Law and Practice
This module provides an introduction to the role of law in health care and critically examines how the law regulates clinical practice. It will examine how the English Legal System provides a framework for the National Health Service and considers how patients¿ rights are engaged through Human Rights Law, Trespass, the law of obligations as well as examine the development of the common law in other areas including negligence, criminal law and protective laws. Students will be introduced to and become familiar with statute law and case law and will discover how these laws apply in health and social care.
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SHC137 Study Skills, Health Informatics and Health Service Practice
This module provides an introduction to student skills, learning skills, IT skills, communication skills and elements of Health Informatics that prepares the student for work in the clinical environment of the National Health Service as an Assistant/Associate audiology practitioner.
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SHE114 Personal & Professional Attributes
This module focuses on foundational knowledge of the principles and responsibilities that underpin safe and effective practice for paramedics and introduces learners to the expectations of professional behaviour, including the standards of conduct, performance and ethics set out by the HCPC. The module introduces learners to some of the domains within the College of Paramedics curriculum guidance and facilitates the development of interpersonal skills that support inclusive engagement with service users, families, carers and the wider community. The module will introduce core knowledge and practical skills that support learners¿ ability to perform basic life support independently and as part of a team. The module introduces a variety of concepts directly related to the paramedic profession and is supported by a range of e-learning approaches that will facilitate learning and development aligned to this module. Practice based learning will be supported by a five week placement with the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust¿s Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS), enabling learners to engage and communicate with a wide range of patients with varying needs. This foundational placement will prepare learners to the world of professional practice, offering an insight into the pre-hospital environment and allowing application of taught theory.
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SHE114W Rhinweddau Personol a Phroffesiynol
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn canolbwyntio ar wybodaeth sylfaenol am yr egwyddorion a'r gwerthoedd sydd wrth wraidd ymarfer diogel ac effeithiol ar gyfer parafeddygon. Mae'n rhoi gwybod i ddysgwyr am ddisgwyliadau o ran ymddygiad proffesiynol, gan gynnwys safonau ymddygiad, perfformiad a moeseg y Cyngor Proffesiynau Iechyd a Gofal (HCPC). Mae'r modiwl yn rhoi gwybod i ddysgwyr am rai o feysydd arweiniad cwricwlwm Coleg y Parafeddygon ac yn hwyluso'r broses o fagu sgiliau rhyngbersonol sy'n cynnwys ymgysylltiad cynhwysol â defnyddwyr gwasanaethau, teuluoedd, gofalwyr a'r gymuned ehangach. Bydd y modiwl yn cyflwyno gwybodaeth graidd a sgiliau ymarferol sy'n cefnogi gallu dysgwyr i ddarparu cymorth bywyd sylfaenol yn annibynnol ac fel rhan o dîm. Mae'r modiwl yn cyflwyno amrywiaeth o gysyniadau sy'n ymwneud yn uniongyrchol â phroffesiwn parafeddygon ac mae'n cael ei ategu gan amrywiaeth o ddulliau e-ddysgu a fydd yn hwyluso dysgu a datblygu sy'n cyd-fynd â'r modiwl hwn. Caiff dysgu ar sail ymarfer ei ategu gan leoliad gwaith pum wythnos gyda Gwasanaethau Cludo Cleifion Mewn Achosion Nad Ydynt yn Rhai Brys (NEPTS) Ymddiriedolaeth GIG Gwasanaethau Ambiwlans Cymru, gan alluogi dysgwyr i ymgysylltu a chyfathrebu ag amrywiaeth eang o gleifion ag anghenion amrywiol. Bydd y lleoliad gwaith sylfaenol yn paratoi dysgwyr ar gyfer byd ymarfer proffesiynol, gan gynnig dealltwriaeth o'r amgylchedd cyn cyrraedd yr ysbyty a'u galluogi i roi damcaniaethau a addysgir ar waith.
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SHF302 Continuing Personal and Professional Development
This module considers key issues in osteopathy and health care practice based on reflection from student placements and learning. This module will be delivered through group discussion and feedback sessions.
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SHF309 Evidence Based Practice and Research Methods
This module introduces students to the concept of evidence based practice and will provide an introduction to research methods.
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SHF313 Ethics and Osteopathy
This module aims to develop students¿ critical awareness of the moral dimension of osteopathic care and to encourage students to reconsider ethical issues in their day to day practice. This will be enabled through their developing knowledge and understanding of literature, and broader organisational/social/policy implications.
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SHF314 Independent Study
This module builds upon the knowledge and skills gained from SHF309 Evidence Based Practice and Research Methods and will enable the student to explore research in an area of interest in order to develop a literature review and a related patient information sheet.
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SHGE20 Study Day - Perineal Suturing Workshop
This is a themed, standalone study day which will lead to a certificate of attendance. There are no credit points attached to this module.
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SHN3055 Managing Complex Care in Rapidly Changing Situations (Adult)
This module aims to give an overview of specialist aspects of nursing practice, especially when care can be considered complex and situations rapidly change. The module also aims to give a greater insight into the application of legal, ethical and professional issues to practice. This module draws on the content of modules within Years 1 and 2 and experiences in practice to consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitude for professional practice in the field of adult nursing.