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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Preparation For Practice | |||
| Reference | HS1017 | Version | 7 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To enable the student to acquire a knowledge base and relevant skills with which to provide safe and appropriate patient and self- care in the placement setting. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify key considerations for safe practice placement experience. |
| 2 | Demonstrate safe, practical application of clinical skills required for the practice education environment. |
| 3 | Present the role of their profession in the provision of person centred care. |
| 4 | Demonstrate awareness of legislation, standards, policy and guidelines relevant to practice placement. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Awareness of the patient, adult basic life support, legal and ethical guidelines, informed consent, profession specific Code of Practice, accurate record and document keeping, risk management/H&S legislation, moving and handling, fire regulations, Adult and Child Protection, Infection control policies and procedures, the workplace environment, professional communication, introduction to wheelchairs, walking aids, aids to daily living, recognising and managing violence and aggression in the workplace, equity, diversity and ethnicity. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered utilising a blended learning approach incorporating online resources, tutorial sessions, practical workshops, simulated practice, online postings and directed study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| 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: | Completion of an e Portfolio of Evidence demonstrating successful engagement with all aspects of module, and a reflective essay demonstrating the relevance of key learning to pre placement preparation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Performance assessed with a grading proforma | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | PASS: Completed portfolio; evidence of successful engagement with all of the module topics. Successful submission of reflective essay. |
| B | PASS: Completed portfolio; evidence of successful engagement with all of the module topics. Successful submission of reflective essay. |
| C | PASS: Completed portfolio; evidence of successful engagement with all of the module topics. Successful submission of reflective essay. |
| D | PASS: Completed portfolio; evidence of successful engagement with all of the module topics. Successful submission of reflective essay. |
| E | FAIL: Incomplete portfolio; does not have evidence of successful engagement with all of the module topics. Reflective essay inaccurate or not relevant to profession. |
| F | FAIL: Incomplete portfolio; does not have evidence of successful engagement with all of the module topics. Reflective essay inaccurate or not relevant to profession. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Module delivery will be common to students on the School of Health Sciences undergraduate courses: BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | SOCIETY & COLLEGE OF RADIOGRAPHERS, 2013. Code of professional conduct. London: SCOR. |
| 2 | COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS., 2010. Code of Ethics and professional conduct. London: College of Occupational Therapists. |
| 3 | HEALEY, J. & SPENCER, M., 2007. Surviving your placement in health and social care. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill. |
| 4 | HEALTH & CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL, 2012 (Updated January 2016). Standards of conduct, performance and ethics. London: HCPC. |
| 5 | CHARTERED SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, 2012. Quality assurance standards for physiotherapy service delivery. London: CSP. |
| 6 | Students will be additionally directed to specific texts and current legislation throughout Module Topics. |