Social Development is increasingly defined as an approach which attempts to put ‘people’ and social equity at the centre of development initiatives...

Social Diversity, Inequality and Poverty (DEVP0034)

Social Development is increasingly defined as an approach which attempts to put ‘people’ and social equity at the centre of development initiatives across all sectors. According to the Copenhagen Declaration , social development should encompass both social and economic policies “…that empower people to maximize their capacities, resources and opportunities”. However, the (rather vague) terminology of ‘people’ fails to reflect a reality made up of heterogeneous groups and individuals with multiple, intersecting and changing identities. Moreover, different groups and individuals may have conflicting interests and aspirations, and the relationships between them are characterised by unequal power.

Therefore, putting people at the centre of development implies inherent tensions, and social development is confronted by key challenges in achieving equitable and socially just development. Promoting people’s participation and fostering equitable social change requires reflective practice and dialogue to negotiate development interventions.

The clinical training programme will take place over a two-three month period. It will be complemented by the preceding theoretical lectures where aspects of...

Clinical Practice of Conscious Sedation (DENT0175)

The clinical training programme will take place over a two-three month period. It will be complemented by the preceding theoretical lectures where aspects of clinical training e.g. complications, airway and cannulation skills will be covered. Another three lecture days will take place in the second teaching block, after the clinical placement. One day will be spent on simulation training in the management of medical emergencies. Clinical cases presented by the students will be discussed. As well as didactic lectures, the content of the module includes problem-based learning, clinical skills workshops and clinical placements. During the clinical placements, students will sedate patients under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified mentors. They will get practical training in pre-sedation assessment, administration of titrated intravenous midazolam, administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen and safe patient recovery and discharge. Students will need to keep a logbook of all cases observed and undertaken during the course. On-going contact with lecturers during and after the course, on a mentor basis, will be encouraged.