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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Enhancing Services And Practice
Reference HSM156 Version 4
Created May 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved May 2015 SCQF Points 15
Amended September 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To develop a contextual understanding of current and developing clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Investigate the potential for, and evaluate the implications of, extended roles and entrepreneurship in physiotherapy practice.
2 Discuss and justify service development involving physiotherapy within the context of an area of healthcare.
3 Discuss the complexities involved in clinical leadership, policy implementation and the management of change in the UK and internationally.
4 Critically discuss the role of patient/public involvement in decision making in health and social care.

Indicative Module Content
PROFESSIONAL - Leadership skills - change management and staff leadership. Clinical leadership and autonomous practice. Present and future roles within health and social care. Advanced practice, extended roles and extended scope. Technological and digital advances in health care - environmental impact. Current issues in physiotherapy practice provision including clinical effectiveness and clinical governance. Teaching and learning; clinical education. Creativity relating to business planning and sustainable service development. Practice administration. Service improvement and the relationship with quality. Sustainable service delivery. Team working theory and practice. Management of complaints. Personal development, continuing professional development, reflection. Application and modification of current evidence-based higher-level techniques in the core areas of physiotherapy practice; respiratory; neurological; MSK. Simulated practice. Interprofessional working. Legal responsibilities and ethical considerations of professional practice. Equality and diversity policy. Awareness of local and national guidelines, standards and policies related to clinical practice and patient care.

Module Delivery
Student led seminars, workshops, discussions, practicals and simulated practice.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 50 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 100 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 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: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Presentation

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 (Presentation) is 100% of the grade and is assessed on an A-F basis. To achieve a pass a grade D or above is required.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 1 of MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) plus completion of HSM154 Physiotherapy Pathways or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 A current and comprehensive list of references will be supplied on an annual basis to reflect the evolving nature of the topics addressed within this module.

Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781