Module Details

Module Code: PHIO H3160
Module Title: Pre Competition Trauma Management
Title: Pre Competition Trauma Management
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Damien Sheehan
Domains:  
Module Description: To encompass all aspects of pre-event management, strapping and pitchside traumatology into management of acute life and limb threatening injuries and emergency care situations within sports.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 To design an emergency action plan (EAP) and activate the appropriate emergency service for a safe appropriate transfer of a player off the pitch to the required medical facility
LO2 To assess for life and limb threatening conditions.
LO3 To display competent injury management for both primary and secondary assessment within any emergency care situations in sport.
LO4 To display a clear knowledge and competent application of strapping techniques for various joints and soft tissues injuries.
LO5 To develop applied learning skills through the use of real world problem based situations by group discussion, decision making and via a reflective practice portfolio.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Pitchside Trauma Management
Principles of designing an emergency action plan, demonstrate pitch-side assessment skills and recognition for acute injuries conditions which can be life or limb threatening, medical conditions emergency situations in sports.
Strapping and Taping
Demonstrate the competent and effective use of strapping with regards pre-application, application and post application across a variety of joints and soft tissue injuries.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
May include any of the following Written Report / MCQ test / Reflective practice portfolio
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical exam
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact The purpose of the lecture is to provide the learner with a broad overview of each topic in the syllabus. Learners will be required to supplement this with significant independent reading and research in the area. Lectures will be in a format that encourages active learning and learner autonomy and will form the basis for further critical independent enquiry 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact The key principle is to apply and develop competent skills by learners in a practical environment whilst working both individually and in groups. Practical classes allow learners to explore and develop real world applied learning environment in the application of theory. In addition practical experience enables learners to develop of competent skills and practices associated with the module. 12 Weeks per Stage 5.00 60
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent learning encourages the development of learner self-direction, self reflection and assessment thereby supporting learners to acquire relevant knowledge and experience to continue their professional development. 15 Weeks per Stage 11.07 166
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • World Rubgy Player Welfare. (2019), Immediate Care in Rugby Course Notes.
  • Lww's Athletic Training Education. (2010), Emergency Response Management for Athletic Trainers, 1. LWW, [ISBN: 97807817755].
  • Keith Ward. (2016), Routledge Handbook of Sports Therapy, Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation, 1. 4, Routledge, [ISBN: 978041559326].
  • Athletic Taping,bracing and casting, 4th. [ISBN: 1492554901].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • St John's Ambulance. (2021), First Aid Manual, 11. DK, [ISBN: 0241446309].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Prehospital Emergency Care Council.
  • Scientific Journals.
Discussion Note: