Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of all Stage One modules of the BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy, or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To develop the student's skills and ability to reflect on their own personal, professional and academic development and explore issues relating to quality healthcare service delivery. This module further aims to introduce students to the principles of evidence based practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain the need for reflective practice, continuing professional development and personal development planning.
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Demonstrate self reflection and the ability to set objectives for personal, academic and professional development.
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Explain the principles of evidence based practice and valid and reliable measurement tools in healthcare research.
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Identify the importance of research, evaluation and audit in relation to professional practice and improving healthcare delivery.
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Indicative Module Content
Study skills
Reflective practice
Professionalism
Values in Healthcare
Personal development planning
Continuing professional development
Learning styles
Service improvement
| Evidence based practice
Audit in healthcare
Validity and reliabilty in research
Measurement tools
Literature critique
Clinical Reasoning
Evidence based decision making
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Journal clubs
| 10 | Tutorials
| 30 | Workshops
| 20 |
Directed Study
| | Discussion Forum
| 20 | Online Activities
| 20 | Personal Development Activities
| 40 |
Private Study
| | Assessment
| 20 | Personal Reflection
| 20 | Private Study
| 120 |
Mode of Delivery
Online e-learning, workshops, tutorials, journal clubs, directed and private study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 is assessed by an online portfolio.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BURNS, S. & BULMAN, C. 2000 Reflective Practice in Nursing. Oxford:Blackwell Science.
| | 2. | KEMBER D. 2001 Reflective Teaching and Learning in the Health Professions.Oxford:Blackwell Science.
| | 3. | POLGAR,S., & THOMAS,S.A., 2008. Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, 5th Edition. London: Churchill Livingstone.
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