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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
First Contact Practitioner Role Development
Reference HSM220 Version 2
Created October 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved March 2022 SCQF Points 30
Amended March 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To develop a critical and applied understanding of the attributes and role of the First Contact Practitioner in advanced clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Discuss the knowledge, skills and behaviours (key competencies) supporting the role of the First Contact Practitioner in advanced clinical practice.
2 Critically discuss the leadership and management skills required in the First Contact Practitioner role.
3 Critically evaluate the policies related to the First Contact Practitioner role
4 Critically evaluate the evidence-base supporting the delivery of advanced clinical practice.

Indicative Module Content
Four pillars: Research; Leadership and Management; Education; Clinical Practice Role of the FCP; knowledge, skills, behaviours; person centered care; advance communication skills; advanced consultation skills. Digital health. Policies supporting the role. Accountability; leadership; complex decision-making; competencies; pillars of practice; quality assurance; safe-guarding; scope of practice; legal documentation; coping with uncertainty. Understanding patient pathways, sign posting; collaborative inter disciplinary team working; systems; risk assessment and screening; initial consultation; public health; complex clinical reasoning. (Fit notes; empowerment to return to work; behaviour change; managing pain; mental health concerns) Advanced evidence-based practice - critical thinking; evidence base; research; guidelines; policies; clinical audit; outcome measures; service evaluation and redesign.

Module Delivery
Part time distance learning - directed study supported by tutorials, workshops and seminars delivered on-line.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 24
Non-Contact Hours N/A 276
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 300
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: Critical discussion relating to an area of advanced practice or clinical case

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module is assessed by one component: C1 100% weighting. Module pass mark = Grade D.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A An A in component 1.
B A B in component 1.
C A C in component 1.
D A D in component 1.
E An E in component 1.
F An F in component 1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Refer Regulation A2: Admission and Enrolment for admission requirements and/or course specific entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND, 2018. Advanced Practice Toolkit [online] Available from: https://www.advancedpractice.scot.nhs.uk/education.aspx [Accessed 13th Jan 2022]
2 NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND, 2022. TURAS Realistic Medicine [Online] Available from: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/18350/realistic-medicine [Accessed 13th Jan 2022]
3 RIVAS, H., WAC, K., Eds. 2018. Digital health: scaling healthcare to the word. Springer: Cham (Ebook).
4 WARD A, 2018. Lean Design in Healthcare. A journey to improve quality and process of care. Routledge.
5 WILLIAMS SJ. 2017. Improving healthcare operations: The Application of Lean, Agile and Leagility in Care Pathway Design. Springer: Cham.

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