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Module Title
Practice Placement 1
Reference	HS1131	Version	2
Created	November 2021	SCQF Level	SCQF 7
Approved	August 2019	SCQF Points	15
Amended	November 2021	ECTS Points	7.5

Aims of Module
This module aims to enable the student to develop practice skills and professional conduct within a practice setting.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1	Demonstrate appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills and appropriate professional behaviour.
2	Demonstrate safe and effective working in areas of defined practice in the work environment under appropriate supervision.
3	Identify, describe and reflect on the importance of effective communication, professional conduct and the role of the interdisciplinary team in person centred care.

Indicative Module Content
This work based module will include experiential learning involving supervised practice; linking theory with practice and developing practice and professional skills through reflection and discussion. The practice placement will start with supervised practice and where appropriate observation. Communication skills. Person centred care. Moving and Handling. Infection Control. Emergency Procedures. Confidentiality including GDPR.

Indicative Module Content

This work based module will include experiential learning involving supervised practice; linking theory with practice and developing practice and professional skills through reflection and discussion. The practice placement will start with supervised practice and where appropriate observation. Communication skills. Person centred care. Moving and Handling. Infection Control. Emergency Procedures. Confidentiality including GDPR.

Module Delivery
This is a practice based module with supportive input from academic staff, contextualised to the work based setting in negotiation with the service manager and the Practice Education Lead (PEL)or equivalent to identify specific work based objectives in addition to application of core learning from academic modules. Each student will undertake 37.5 hours per week in the student's place of work for a period of 4 weeks or part time equivalent. This will equate to 150 contact hours

Module Delivery

This is a practice based module with supportive input from academic staff, contextualised to the work based setting in negotiation with the service manager and the Practice Education Lead (PEL)or equivalent to identify specific work based objectives in addition to application of core learning from academic modules. Each student will undertake 37.5 hours per week in the student's place of work for a period of 4 weeks or part time equivalent. This will equate to 150 contact hours

Indicative Student Workload	Full Time	Part Time
Contact Hours	N/A	N/A
Non-Contact Hours	N/A	25
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours	N/A	125
TOTAL	N/A	150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body		150

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type:	Practical Exam	Weighting:	50%	Outcomes Assessed:	1, 2
Description:	Continuous Practice Education Assessment
Component 2
Type:	Coursework	Weighting:	50%	Outcomes Assessed:	3
Description:	Written

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Placement a coursework are assessed by criterion referenced assessment. Students are provided with formative feedback throughout with weekly feedback forms and a midway assessment and are then summative assessed at the end of the placement. Both elements are assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Module Grade	Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
Pass	Students must pass both components.
Fail	A fail in any one element.
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.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1	The relevant texts will vary according to placement.
2	HEALEY, J. & SPENCER, M., 2007. Surviving your placement in health and social care: a student handbook. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill.
3	NHS Scotland(2009)Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers. Scottish Government.

Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

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