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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Biomedical Science: Professional Practice 2
Reference AS2999 Version 5
Created August 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved May 2006 SCQF Points 30
Amended February 2018 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide students training in biomedical science laboratory skills and to equip them with communication, self-management and study skills.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate competence in health & safety practice including completion of COSHH and risk assessments.
2 Communicate effectively through written and oral means with appreciation for data security and patient confidentiality.
3 Demonstrate competence in selected skills, including performing fundamental biomedical science techniques in a hospital laboratory environment and sample reception.
4 Reflect on the biomedical science practice of self and of others.

Indicative Module Content
This hospital based practice module will include experiential learning involving maximally supervised practice, and orientation with the healthcare laboratory departments. Attendance at appropriate meetings, opportunities for reporting and recording, completion of learning objectives defined by the HPC Standards of Proficiency, opportunities to reflect on and discuss the clinical setting, opportunities to explore personal strengths and weaknesses. Application of relevant biomedical science techniques.

Module Delivery
This is a work based module, which comprises a hospital based laboratory placement. Each student will undergo a pre-placement induction for the first week, followed by a six week hospital laboratory placement (35 hours per week). In addition the student will undertake 40 hours of directed reading and 50 hours of private study.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 10 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 80 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 210 N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 220  

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: LOs are completed through completion of the Stage 2 Certificate of Competence Registration Portfolio which covers a range of the HCPC Standards of Proficiency.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Submission of the completed Stage 2 Certificate of Competence Registration Portfolio.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
Pass A satisfactory response to each individual Standard of Proficiency
Fail An unsatisfactory response to one or more of the Standards of Proficiency
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 1 of the course, or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Students on hospital based laboratory placements will normally receive at least one liaison visit from a member of academic staff to monitor student progress and integrate academic based studies with hospital laboratory experience.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL. Guidance on Conduct and Ethics for Students. Current Edition. Health and Care Professions Council.
2 HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL. Standards of Proficiency- Biomedical Scientists. Current Edition. Health and Care Professions Council.
3 INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE. Good Professional Practice. Current Edition. IBMS Education and Professional Standards Committee.
4 GLENCROSS, H. AHMED, N. and WANG, Q. Biomedical Science Practice: Experimental and Professional Skills. Current Edition. Oxford University Press.

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