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MAUUD5920 Master's Thesis - Phase 2 Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Master's Thesis - Phase 2
Study programme
Master's Degree Programme in Universal Design of ICT - part-time
Weight
20.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The work and teaching methods vary between lectures, seminars, study groups, self-study and simulation and skills training.

Simulation and skills training comprise systematic patient assessment, decision-making and treatment, advance cardiopulmonary resuscitation/ALS (adult), systematic interpretation of electrocardiography (ECG) and the use of monitoring equipment. In addition, students undergo training in different skills such as airway management, intraosseous infusion, haemorrhage control, burns and caustic injuries, thoracic injuries, managing fractures and CNS-injuries etc.

Required preliminary courses

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

  • Minimum attendance of 80% in student groups
  • Minimum attendance of 90% in simulation and skills training
  • Minimum attendance of 80% at seminar
  • Written assignment in groups of up to three students, 2,000 words (+/- 10%)
  • Individual practical test in the simulation and skills centre. Procedures from all topics reviewed in the simulation and skills centre can be included in the test.

Learning outcomes

Supervised individual written exam, 6 hours

Teaching and learning methods

None.

Course requirements

Grade scale A-F.

Assessment

All exams are assessed by two examiners. At least 20% of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all students.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

15 credits overlap with the course PARA2000 Emergency Medicine A

5 credits overlap with the course PARA2200 Prehospital Trauma Care

Grading scale

Pass or Fail.

Examiners

Two internal examiners will assess the submitted document and oral presentation in MT2.