HLTH07044 2020 Diagnostic Approaches in Healthcare

To become familiar with the leading factors aiding efficiency in Diagnostic approaches in healthcare delivery

To highlight the essential characteristics of traditional Diagnostic approaches and contemporary eDiagnostics strategies

To understand current challenges to enhanced Diagnostic strategies including infrastructure; cost and ethical considerations

To become familiar with quality assurance and accountability themes within diagnostic care pathways across a range of disease areas

Teaching and learning for this module will be carried out through a combination of online lectures, computer based critical appraisal and online practical's. Blended learning approaches will be adapted consistent with digital learning paradigms. 

Online delivery of 1 lecture per week with self directed learning. Guidance provided on relevant areas for self directed learning.

Online delivery of 2 hour workshop weekly, where students will be directed to complete interactive type activities to enhance their study skills and knowledge.

Question and answer sessions provided in the live classroom.

A variety of methods of instruction such as discussion, group work, interactive exercises, use of online resources and/or use of audio/visual material will be provided. Core skills will be embedded into all modules to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to succeed. This may include academic writing, oral presentations, reading techniques or research abilities. Accessible materials will be provided to students, including slides, documents, audio/visual material and textbooks enabling students slow down speed up recordings etc in accordance with universal distance learning.

All module content will be based on the principles of UDL to ensure equitable access to content and learning.

This module will be assessed by both a final exam (50%) and continuous assessment (50%).

Repeat examination will follow a similar format as applicable.

Overview of the diagnostic process; advances in diagnostic technologies over the last few decades; diagnostic capabilities and the changing nature of mortality; diagnostic uncertainty including consideration of concepts of time, population trends, diverse populations, mental health and health disparities; cost considerations in diagnostic advances; quality assurance and accountability in diagnostic frameworks; and ethical implications of diagnostic approaches in healthcare delivery.