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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Transition to Professional Practice | |||
| Reference | HS4125 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The aim of this module is to enable the student to experience, demonstrate and achieve competence in the knowledge, skills and attributes required for making the transition to professional practice, early professional career development and progression. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate past and current engagement in own personal and professional development in relation to reflective practice, career progression and meeting professional and regulatory body standards and guidance. |
| 2 | Critically appraise learning opportunities to support personal and professional development. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate the impact and influence of learning opportunities in supporting transition to practice and early career development. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate own performance in relation to preparation for employment and career progression. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| RCOT Career Development Framework, career planning, lifelong learning and development, reflective practice , person centred practice, evidence based practice, occupation centred identity, employment preparedness, interview techniques, job description, job application interview techniques, reflective practice, HCPC Standards for CPD, mentoring, supervision, Professional Standards, CPD Portfolio, CPD Profile. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars, Keynote Lectures, and Digital Learning Resources. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 250 | 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: | This module is assessed by a single piece of coursework: CPD Profile which incorporates a Career Development Learning Plan based on the RCOT Career Development Framework. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| All aspects will be graded according to the assessment grid. To pass the module a Grade D is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | To achieve this grade you will have failed 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 Stage Three modules of the Master of Occupational Therapy |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BARNARD, A.,2017. Developing Professional Practice in Health and Social Care |
| 2 | BROWN,G., ESGAILE,S.A, RYAN, S,. 2003. Becoming an advanced healthcare practitioner. Edinburgh: Butterworth Heinemann |
| 3 | CLOUSTON, T.J. & WESTCOTT, L., 2005. Working in health and social care. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingston |
| 4 | HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL(HCPC). 2018. Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists Available online https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-proficiency/occupational-therapists/ |
| 5 | HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL., 2012. Your Guide to our Standards for Continuous Professional Development. London: HCPC |
| 6 | HEALTH & CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL, 2016. Standards of conduct, performance and ethics. London: HCPC. Available online https://www.hcpc-uk.org/globalassets/resources/guidance/guidance-on-conduct-and-ethics-for-students.pdf |
| 7 | ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS., 2016. Entry Level Occupational Therapy Core Knowledge and Practice Skills |
| 8 | ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS.,2021. Career Development Framework: Guiding Principles for Occupational Therapy. London:RCOT |