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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Principles of Person Centred Care
Reference HS2114 Version 7
Created April 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved November 2013 SCQF Points 30
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To enable the student to gain insight and understanding of the psychosocial aspects of the individual in relation to health and social care.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Explain psychological and sociological theories and concepts that assist in understanding the process of person centred care.
2 Explain the theories and application of effective communication.
3 Explain the impact of sociological issues within the population.

Indicative Module Content
Person centred care, service user involvement, patient advocacy, patients' rights and responsibilities, informed consent. The life course and ageing, public health, health promotion, health improvement, screening programmes. Stigma, sociology of chronic illness, locations of care. Pain and emotions, death and dying. Mental health, psychology. Common mental health conditions. Communication and professionalism. Chronic illness, life events and coping.

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Digital Learning Resources and Simulation

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 60 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 240 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
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
Description: Scenario based coursework and reflection. Graded.
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed:
Description: This relates to a minimum of 80% mandatory attendance of all scheduled module delivery. Attendance will be assessed on a pass/unsuccessful basis.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
C1- Major component (graded) C2 - Minor component (pass/fail (unsuccessful)) To achieve a pass, a grade D or above is required and a pass in C2.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A and pass
B B and pass
C C and pass
D D and pass
E E/fail or pass, A/fail, B/fail, C/fail or D/fail.
F Fails to achieve the minimum requirements for an E and/or fails to meet the module attendance requirements.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of all Stage One modules of Master of Diagnostic Radiography will normally be required.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 ALDER, B. et al, 2009. Psychology and sociology applied to medicine, 3rd ed. London: Churchill Livingstone.
2 BARRY, A.M. & YUILL, C., 2016. Understanding the sociology of health: an introduction. 4th ed. London: Sage Publications Limited.
3 OGDEN, J., 2012. Health psychology: a textbook. 5th ed. Buckingham: Open University Press.
4 SARAFINO, E.P. & SMITH, T.W., 2014. Health psychology: biopsychosocial interactions. 8th ed. London: John Wiley & Sons.
5 Relevant journal articles and professional publications


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