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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Principles Of Healthcare
Reference HS2137 Version 3
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 30
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To enable the student to recognise the wider healthcare needs of individuals and populations. To enable the student to consider sustainability and inclusivity within the factors that influence health care delivery, and health care needs of individuals throughout different stages of life.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate an understanding of human development through the life span, and analyse how these factors influence and impact upon engagement in healthcare.
2 Justify and apply the role of promoting health and well-being within health and social care and advise on health promotional strategies and approaches for a variety of client groups.
3 Discuss the importance of the integration of health and social care and the impact this has on physiotherapy practice.
4 Explain the strengths and weaknesses of evidence supporting an area of practice and identify the importance of evidence in supporting clinical decision making.

Indicative Module Content
Clinical/Theory: Human development: normal ageing process through the life cycle including physical, psychological and social development. Spirituality, perception, cognition and insight. Development of the main body systems, and how this relates to function and learning. Outcome measures and applying to exercise groups and student led groups. Models of Healthcare: Enablement, empowerment Health and Social care: Community engagement, Integration, collaborative practice, government policy, professional guidelines. Voluntary and third sector agencies. Interprofessional learning. Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary approaches to health improvement; case conferences, goal setting, telemedicine, well-being, active and independent living. Sustainability and Inclusivity. Research: Quantitative and qualitative research method approaches, validity and reliability, journal clubs, research design, evaluation and appraisal of literature, bias, descriptive and interferential statistics. Sustainability and Inclusivity. Professional development: academic writing, study skills, SWOT analysis, learning needs, reflective practice, peer review, peer support, mentorship. Professional portfolio. Professional effectiveness.

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

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 65 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 235 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, 4
Description: Coursework
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 2
Description: This relates to a minimum of 80% mandatory attendance of all scheduled module delivery. Attendance will be assessed on a pass/fail (unsuccessful) basis.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 is 100% of the grade and is assessed on an A-F basis. To achieve a pass, a grade D or above is required and a pass in component 2 (80% module attendance).
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 A and C2 Pass
B C1 B and C2 Pass
C C1 C and C2 Pass
D C1 D and C2 Pass
E C1 E and C2 Pass
F C1 F and/or C2 Fail
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 within the Masters of Physiotherapy or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 McMURRAY, A., and CLENDON, J. 2015. Community Health and Wellness: Primary Healthcare in Practice. 5th Ed. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier
2 SIGELMAN, C., and RIDER, E. 2018. Life-span. Human Development 9th ed. Wadsworth Publishing.
3 BARRY, A. and YUILL, C., 2022. Understanding the sociology of health: an introduction. Los Angeles: Sage.
4 COTTRELL, S. 2017. Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument. (3rd ed.) Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
5 COTTRELL, S., 2019. The study skills handbook. (5th ed.) London: Red Globe Press.
6 BOWLING, A., 2023. Research methods in health: investigating health and health services. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill.
7 TAYLOR, B.J., 2010. Reflective practice for healthcare professionals a practical guide. 3rd ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
8 WALLIMAN, N., 2022. Research methods : the basics. Abingdon, Oxon ;: Routledge.

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