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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Public Health in Paramedic Practice | |||
| Reference | NU2990 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | SCQF Points | 15 | |
| Amended | September 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To enable the student to develop an understanding of the theories, principles and concepts that underpin public health in the context of paramedic practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of public health working. |
| 2 | Describe public health and health promotion and associated concepts. |
| 3 | Evaluate a range of strategies and approaches to maintain and promote public health in relation to paramedic practice. |
| 4 | Discuss key public health issues relevant to paramedic practice. |
| 5 | Explain the role of evidence based practice in public health. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Models of health promotion; access to services and practice guidelines; ethics; multi agency, inter-professional and partnership working; social policy; vulnerability; poverty; inequalities; social exclusion; public health; health promotion; epidemiology; demography; determinants of health; sociology of health and illness; health needs assessment; behaviour change; culture, ethnicity and diversity; strengths based approaches; hierarchies of needs; assets approach; globalisation; pathways of care and service delivery; health and well-being, public health issues and priorities for example: ageing, dementia, communicable diseases, drug misuse, alcohol misuse, smoking, obesity and mental health; relevant legislation; academic writing and reflective skills: literature searching, writing analytically, referencing; evidence based practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered by an online approach. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 120 |
| 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 | |||||
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| 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, 5 |
| Description: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| C1 = Written assignment. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BLABER, A., 2012. Foundations of paramedic practice: a theoretical perspective. 2nd ed. Berkshire: Open University. |
| 2 | COTTRELL, S., 2011 Critical thinking skills: developing effective analysis and argument. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Publishers Ltd. |
| 3 | GILLAM, S., YATES, J. and BADRINATH, P., 2012. Essential public health theory and practice. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. [ebook]. |
| 4 | GRAHAM, H., 2009. Understanding health inequalities. 2nd ed. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill & Open University Press. |
| 5 | THOMSON, S., 2014. Essential guide to public health and health promotion. London: Taylor and Francis. [ebook]. |