| Code | AN 6022 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | €750 - HCI Subsidy Initiative See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 18/01/2025 |
| Venue | Blended delivery. |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 10/02/2025 |
Outline
Module Goal
To enable learners develop an understanding of the fundamentals of structural anatomy of the human nervous system.
Module Content
Additional Teaching Mode Information
- 20 x 1hr(s) lectures
- 2 x 1 hr(s) tutorials
- 2 x 3(hrs) laboratory sessions
Course commences 10/02/2025 and concludes 03/05/2025
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment - 100 marks
- E-tivities - 4 x MCQ/SAQ quizzes - 80 marks.
- Discussions Board(s) - Discussion to apply module content relevant to the design and development of medical device design and development - 20 marks.
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
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Use appropriate anatomical terminology to describe neuroanatomical structures and their locations in the vertebral column and skull.
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Identify features on the surface of the brain and spinal cord.
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Identify important features of the central nervous system.
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Identify the neurovascular structures of the central nervous system (CNS).
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Describe the surgical access pathways to various neuroanatomical structures through surgical windows.
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Discuss the structure-function relationship of CNS.
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Display critical thinking in the discussion of access to neuroanatomical structures in the context of the design and development of medical technologies.
Requirements
This micro-credential is organised to accommodate part-time students who are working in industry looking to upskill or reskill in this specialist area.
Fees and Costs
The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.
The fee for this micro-credential is €750 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €375.
Check your eligibility on the HEA Website
How To Apply
Please select the following options during your online application (once you have created your profile)
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At the application level tab select the College of Medicine and Health and then the module you'd like to apply for
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