ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 49.5 Hours of tutorials: 1.5 Expository Class: 12 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 75
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Forensic Science, Pathological Anatomy, Gynaecology and Obstetrics and Paediatrics
Areas: Toxicology
Center Faculty of Sciences
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
- To understand basic health legislation.
- To recognize the essential elements of the Dietitian-Nutritionist profession, including aspects related to professional responsibility, confidentiality, and respect for patients' rights.
- To commit ethically, to value the principle of justice applied to professional practice, and to respect individuals.
- To practice the profession with respect for other healthcare professionals, developing teamwork skills.
- To maintain and update professional training and competence, with particular emphasis on autonomous and continuous learning of new knowledge.
THEORETICAL PROGRAMME
1. Ethics: introduction, foundations, and method. Ethics, law, and professional deontology.
2. Professional deontology: concept, objectives, sources, and relevance. Deontological codes.
3. Professional responsibility.
4. Bioethics: development and principles of bioethics. Ethical issues in healthcare.
5. Professional ethics. Professional confidentiality. Medical records. Informed consent.
6. General Health Law.
7. Health technology assessment.
8. Food safety legislation.
9. Biomedical research law.
10. Health economics.
11. Health planning and management.
12. Quality of care.
PRACTICAL PROGRAMME
1. Introduction to legal norms analysis: definition, characteristics, and structure. Management of relevant legislative information and electronic resources in the fields of food, dietetics, and nutrition through websites of public administrations, bodies, and institutions.
2. Use of official bulletins and their legislative databases (OJEU, BOE, DOG) for locating European, national, and regional health legislation.
BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY
-Aranaz, J.M, Aibar, C., Vitaller, J., Mira, J.J. La gestión sanitaria orientada hacia la calidad y seguridad de los pacientes. Fundación MAPFRE. 2017.
-Aranaz, J.M., Aibar, C., Vitaller, J.; Mira, J.J. Gestión sanitaria. Calidad y seguridad de los pacientes. Fundación MAPFRE y Ediciones Díaz de Santos. 2008.
-Gracia, D. Fundamentos de bioética. Humanidades médicas. Triacastela. Madrid. 2008.
-Gracia, D. Ética en la práctica clínica. Triacastela, 2004.
- Código Deontológico de la profesión de Dietista-Nutricionista (D-N) en España. (https://www.consejodietistasnutricionistas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/…)
-Estatutos da profesión do dietista nutricionista.
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY
-Antelo, M., Fraga, J.M., Reboredo, J.C. Fundamentos de economía y gestión de la salud. Servicio de Publicaciones e Intercambio Científico de la Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela. 2011.
-Asenjo, M.A. Gestión diaria del hospital. Masson, S.A. Barcelona. 2006. 3ª edición.
-Cabo Salvador, J. Gestión de la calidad en las organizaciones sanitarias. Ediciones Díaz de Santos. Madrid. 2014.
-Cabo Salvador, J. Gestión sanitaria integral: pública y privada. Ediciones CEF. Madrid. 2010.
-De la Torre Díaz, J. Dignidad humana y bioética. Publicaciones de la Universidad Pontificia de Comillas. Madrid. 2008.
-González Morán, L. De la bioética… al bioderecho. Libertad, vida y muerte. Universidad Pontificia de Comillas y Editorial Dykinson S.L. Madrid. 2006.
-Meneu, R, Ortún Rubio, V. y Rodríguez Artalejo, F. Innovaciones en gestión clínica y sanitaria. Colección Economía de la salud y gestión sanitaria. Masson, S.A. Barcelona. 2005.
-Piédrola Gil, G. Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública. Elsevier Masson. Barcelona. 2008. 11ª edición.
-Recuerda Girela, M.A. Tratado de derecho alimentario. Editorial Aranzadi, S.A. Pamplona. 2014.
-Rodés Teixidor, J.; Trilla García, A. El futuro de la gestión clínica. Ars Medica. Barcelona. 2009.
-Sánchez González, Miguel Ángel. Bioética en Ciencias de la Salud. Ed. Elsevier. 2021. 2ª edición.
-Smolin, L.A. y Grosvenor, M.B. Nutrition: science and applications. John Wiley & Sons. West Sussex (Reino Unido). 2010. 2ª edición.
-Temes Montes, J.L.; Mengíbar Torres, M. Gestión hospitalaria. McGraw-Hill-Interamericana de España S.A. Madrid. 2011. 5ª edición.
-Carrasco, M.A., Pastor, L.M., Valera, L. 50 años de Bioética. El futuro es hoy. Ed. Tirant Lo Blanch. 2022.
Basic skills
CB1: That students have demonstrated to possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that is based on the general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, while it is supported by advanced textbooks, includes also some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of their field of study.
CB2: That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess skills that tend to be demonstrated through the elaboration and defence of arguments and solving problems within their field of study.
CB3: Students with the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (typically within their field of study) for making judgements that include a reflection on issues of social, scientific or ethical nature.
CB4: Students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized as non-specialist audiences.
CB5: That students have developed those learning skills needed to undertake studies with a high degree of autonomy.
General skills
CG1: Recognize and understand the essential elements of the profession of dietitian-nutritionist, including ethical principles, legal responsibilities and the exercise of the profession, by applying the principle of social justice to the professional practice and developing it with respect to people, their habits, beliefs and cultures.
CG2: Develop the profession with respect to other health professionals, acquiring skills to work in teams.
CG3: Recognize the need for training as health professionals, developing skills for lifelong learning and autonomous in relation to new scientific knowledge, products, and techniques in nutrition and dietetics, in order to provide quality service along his professional life.
CG5: Develop communication skills (both oral and written) with the general population or specific population groups, with other health professionals or industry, and even the media. To know the use of information and communication technologies, especially those related to nutrition and lifestyle habits.
CG6: Know, assess, develop critical thinking skills and know to use and apply the sources of information related to nutrition, food, lifestyles and health aspects.
Cross-disciplinary skills
CT1: Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
CT3: Ability to work in team (included in CG2)
CT4: Demonstrate ethical commitment (included in CG1)
CT5: Ability to use technologies of information and communication (including CG5)
CT6: Ability to manage information (including on CG6)
CT9: Ability to transmit knowledge (included in CG5)
CT11: Capacity for autonomous learning (included in CG3)
Specific skills
CE8 - Know the Spanish healthcare system and the basic aspects related to the management of health services, which are mainly related to nutritional aspects.
CE38 - Know the hospital organization and the various stages of the food service.
CE45: Know the legal and ethical limits of dietary practice.
CE48: Know health organizations and national and international health systems, as well as health policy.
The teaching of this course is delivered through the following modalities:
— Lectures: 16 hours. In these sessions, the faculty member will develop the content of the theoretical programme as outlined in this guide, using the teaching and audiovisual resources deemed appropriate and encouraging student participation.
— Practical sessions: 6 hours, divided into two 3-hour sessions. These will cover the practical programme described in this guide. The practical content will be linked and integrated with the theoretical part to ensure that learning and skill development are acquired as a unified whole. Sessions will take place in the computer room, where students will work with a variety of resources and bibliographic and information sources. Tasks and exercises will be proposed for individual or group completion. The instructor will provide guidance on each topic and support, encourage, and steer students' work. Attendance at practical sessions is mandatory to pass the course. No exemptions are granted for practical sessions.
— Seminars: 2 hours. These may be structured as interactive sessions based on case studies that promote reflection, critical thinking, and debate. They may be fully or partially dedicated to group presentations prepared by students for the class as a whole. Each presentation will be followed by discussion and debate.
— Group tutorials: 2 hours. In these sessions, the faculty member will provide students with guidance on how to approach various tasks (study, research, use of resources, exercises, seminars, etc.).
— Individual tutorials: 1 hour. Each student may discuss with the faculty member their doubts, challenges, progress, or any personal concerns related to their learning process in the course.
— Examination and review: 1 hour.
— Total contact hours: 28 hours.
The Virtual Campus will be used as a tool for communication and teaching support. Distribution of learning materials, faculty member-student communication, submission of exercises, and similar activities will preferably take place through the Virtual Campus.
Additional tutorials (not included in the regular timetable) will be held either in person (at the Department) or synchronously online (via the institutional TEAMS platform). In both cases, they will follow the official schedule published by the faculty member, and students are encouraged to book an appointment by email.
No full exemption from the course is granted. According to the USC's Regulations on class attendance in official undergraduate and master’s programmes, students granted partial exemption will not be required to attend lectures but must attend practical sessions, as in-person attendance is essential for these activities.
Student assessment will consist of continuous assessment (which will account for 35% of the final grade) and a final exam (worth 65% of the final mark). To pass the course, students must have completed the practical sessions and obtained at least 50% on the final exam.
Continuous assessment will be based on the assignments and exercises proposed during the practical sessions (whether completed individually or in groups), the level of engagement and learning demonstrated in the seminars, and the student's active participation and contributions in class, during tutorials, or in activities conducted through the virtual classroom.
Of the 35% allocated to continuous assessment:
- 10% will be awarded based on short tests on lecture content.
- 15% will come from the practical sessions, which assess the following competencies: CB3, CB5, CG3, CG5, CG6, CT1, CT5, CT6, CT11.
- The remaining 10% will be awarded for the development and presentation of group assignments, which are used to assess the following competencies: CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG2, CG3, CG5, CG6, CT1, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT9, CT11, and CE45.
The grade obtained by the student in the continuous assessment component will be valid for two consecutive academic years.
The final exam covering the course content (worth 65% of the grade) is used to assess the following competencies: CB1, CB2, CG1, CT4, CT9, CE8, CE38, CE45, and CE48.
Only students who have not completed the practical sessions, nor submitted any continuous assessment tasks, nor taken the final exam will receive a "Not Attending" grade. According to the USC regulations on academic progress for undergraduate and master's degrees (Art. 5.2), mere attendance or participation in any evaluated activity will result in a final grade other than "Not Attending."
In accordance with the Class Attendance Regulations for official undergraduate and master's degree programmes at USC, absences—whether justified or not—from lecture classes will not affect the continuous assessment, except on days when short tests are administered. In those cases, students must provide justification to reschedule the test. Attendance at practical sessions and seminars is mandatory. Unjustified absences from practical sessions will result in the course failing. Unjustified absences from seminars will lead to a deduction of 0.05 points from the continuous assessment total for each absence, and students will forfeit the grade associated with that activity. Justified absences from seminars may be compensated with alternative activities and a new submission deadline.
The assessment system for students who have been granted partial exemption in accordance with the Class Attendance Regulations for official undergraduate and master's programmes at USC will be the same as for other students. These students may obtain the 10% allocated to the lecture tests either through the online assessments or via a synchronous online test administered alongside the final exam.
In cases of fraudulent completion of assignments or exams, the provisions of the USC Regulation on the Assessment of Academic Performance and Grade Review (Article 16) will apply.
SUMMARY — FINAL GRADE: Lecture Tests (10%) + Practical sessions(15%) + Seminars (10%) + Final Exam (65%).
The course is worth 3 ECTS credits. The total student workload is 75 hours, of which 27 hours are contact (in-person) hours and 48 hours correspond to the student’s independent work. The detailed breakdown of student workload is as follows:
— Lecture sessions: 16 contact hours and 2 hours of independent work per lecture hour (total: 32 hours)
— Practical sessions: 6 contact hours and 3 hours of work for completing the tasks proposed during the practical sessions.
— Seminars: 2 contact hours and 2 additional hours of preparation per seminar session (total: 4 hours).
— Group tutorials: 2 hours.
— Group work: 5 hours.
— Individual assignments: 3 hours.
— Individual tutorials: 1 hour.
— Exams and grade review: 1 hour.
— TOTAL contact hours (in-classroom work): 27 hours
— TOTAL independent study and personal work: 48 hours.
— Attend all scheduled in-person activities for the course.
— Participate actively, constructively, and respectfully in lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
— Prepare for and supplement the course content using the basic and additional recommended bibliography.
— Develop habits of autonomous scientific information retrieval.
— Make full use of the resources available to students through the university library.
— Follow the study and work rhythm set for the course in a consistent manner.
— Use tutorials appropriately to understand the faculty member’s recommendations in detail and to clarify any doubts that may arise during the learning process.
— Regularly check and make appropriate use of the course’s virtual classroom.
Faculty members' office hours are officially posted on the Department bulletin board (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Building 2) and on the course website.
Course Coordinator: Elena Lendoiro Belío (elena.lendoiro [at] usc.es (elena[dot]lendoiro[at]usc[dot]es))
EMAIL COMMUNICATION: Students are required to use their institutional email account (rai.usc.es).
USE OF MOBILE PHONES: Mobile phones may not be used in the classroom or during practical sessions unless used as a work tool and following the faculty member’s instructions. Students are responsible for any legal or academic consequences arising from inappropriate use.
PLAGIARISM: According to the Regulations on the assessment of students’ academic performance and grade review (Article 16), total or partial plagiarism in any assignment or exam will result in a failing grade for the course. Claiming ignorance of what constitutes plagiarism will not exempt students from responsibility.
DATA PROTECTION: The relevant regulations must be followed (http://www.usc.es/gl/normativa/protecciondatos/index.html).
EXEMPTION FROM ATTENDANCE: Students officially granted exemption from attendance must contact the course coordinator within the first 15 days of the academic term to agree on alternatives for the continuous assessment activities carried out in person by the rest of the students. Practical sessions are not exempt from attendance. Failure to attend or pass the practical sessions will prevent students from passing the course.
Elena Lendoiro Belio
Coordinador/a- Department
- Forensic Science, Pathological Anatomy, Gynaecology and Obstetrics and Paediatrics
- Area
- Toxicology
- elena.lendoiro [at] usc.es
- Category
- PROFESOR/A PERMANENTE LABORAL
Maria Cobo Golpe
- Department
- Forensic Science, Pathological Anatomy, Gynaecology and Obstetrics and Paediatrics
- Area
- Toxicology
- m.cobo [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Intern Assistant LOSU
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