Clinical Dispensing and Professional Studies 3

SHE level 9
SCQF credit points 40
ECTS credit points 20
Module code M3B530627
Module Leader Catriona MacLennan
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject Vision Sciences
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

The primary objective of this module is to allow students to develop their skills in clinical decision-making within the context of spectacle dispensing. Students will work in the university’s on-campus clinical facility, the GCU Vision Centre, and will undertake real and simulated patient encounters under the close supervision of experienced eyecare practitioners. An accompanying series of interactive lectures will further facilitate the development of clinical and professional skills through the analysis and discussion of clinical cases. Throughout the module, students will develop a portfolio of clinical experience and will have the opportunity to further consider their own learning and development needs through reflective practice.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 16
Tutorials 20
Practicals 6
Seminars 8
Independent Learning 114
Assessment 18
Placement 400

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 60 35 CW1: Practical assessments
Course Work002 40 35 CW2: Clinical portfolio and viva
Course Work003 0 40 CW: Clinical Activities and hours (PASS/FAIL) Exception 237