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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Personal And Professional Development
Reference HS1145 Version 1
Created January 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved February 2022 SCQF Points 30
Amended ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To enable the student to acquire and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of professional practice in health and social care.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Explain the shared ethical and professional values within uniprofessional and inter-professional teams in health and social care.
2 Demonstrate awareness of legislation, standards, policy and guidelines relevant to practice.
3 Understand safe and practical application of health and safety skills required for governance within the practice environment.
4 Explain the role of identified professionals in the provision of person centred care.
5 Demonstrate an active approach to academic and professional developmental needs.

Indicative Module Content
Professional, statutory and regulatory guidance, legal and ethical guidelines, professional values and behaviour, personal and professional resilience, safe and responsible use of social media. Team working, team roles, leadership, interdisciplinary and interagency working. Learning: Academic writing, study skills, principles of education theory, adult learning, continuing professional development, inter professional learning, reflective practice and the reflective cycle, portfolio development, digital literacy, sourcing literature, research paradigms, research designs, research terminology, descriptive statistics. Practice setting: Informed consent, communication skills, methods and styles, accurate record and document keeping, General Data Protection Regulations, confidentiality, H&S legislation, risk assessment and management, moving and handling, fire regulations, human factors, adult and child protection, infection control policies and procedures, recognising and managing violence and aggression in the workplace, adult basic life support, equity, diversity and ethnicity, ehealth, use of equipment appropriate to the practice setting.

Module Delivery
Online delivery via the Virtual Learning Environment Campus Moodle and include tutorials, seminars, keynote lectures and digital learning resources.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 24
Non-Contact Hours N/A 276
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 300
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

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, 5
Description: Written coursework

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Written coursework
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Grade A in component 1
B Grade B in component 1
C Grade C in component 1
D Grade D in component 1
E Grade E in component 1
F Failure to achieve any of the above.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to the module entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2019. The Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates. Nursing and Midwifery Council.
2 HEALTH & CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL, 2016. Standards of conduct, performance and ethics. London: HCPC.
3 Scottish Government, 2017. Health and social Care Standards: My support, My life. Scottish Government.
4 Students will be additionally directed to specific texts and current legislation throughout short course topics.


Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781