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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Person Centred Care In Imaging
Reference HS2141 Version 1
Created February 2019 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved June 2020 SCQF Points 15
Amended ECTS Points 7.5

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. Sociology: The life course and ageing. 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, online learning, directed study, tutorials.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 10
Non-Contact Hours N/A 140
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 150
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: Essay

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Performance assessed with a grading proforma
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F Failure to achieve the minimum requirements for an E
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of all Stage One CertHE Radiographic Studies modules (or equivalent) 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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