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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Professional Practice 2 | |||
| Reference | NU2993 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | SCQF Points | 15 | |
| Amended | September 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to develop the application of theoretical knowledge and skills into the practice environment in accordance with HCPC standards, with an emphasis on medical and surgical emergencies. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate appropriate and effective assessment and initial patient management with emphasis on medical and surgical emergencies. |
| 2 | Demonstrate appropriate planning and professional, effective management with emphasis on medical and surgical emergencies. |
| 3 | Evidence personal and professional development with emphasis on paramedic assessment skills and interventions; medical and surgical clinical experiences. |
| 4 | Reflect on the placement experience to identify potential challenges to their resilience. |
| 5 | Apply evidence informed practice in relation to medical and surgical emergencies. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Clinical skills such as: patient assessment, communication, history taking, advanced cardiac management, cardiovascular assessment, ECG rhythm acquisition and interpretation, vascular access, advanced life support, therapeutics, referral pathways, acute medical and surgical presentations; evidence informed practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Practice placement hours supported by online activity, workbook and reflections. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 10 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 40 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 100 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 375 |
| 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: | Ongoing Record of Achievement (ORA) including Portfolio. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| C1 = ORA including Portfolio. | |
| 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. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| The student will be required to undertake 375 placement hours. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ASSOCIATION OF AMBULANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVES and JOINT ROYAL COLLEGE AMBULANCE LIAISION COMMITTEE, 2013. UK Ambulance Service clinical practice guidelines. Coventry: University of Warwick. |
| 2 | BLABER, A., 2012. Foundations of paramedic practice: a theoretical perspective. 2nd ed. Maidenhead, Berkshire: Open University Press. |
| 3 | GREGORY, P. and MURSELL, I., 2010. Manual of clinical paramedic practice. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons . |
| 4 | JASPER, M., 2013. Beginning reflective practice. 2nd ed. Andover: Cenage Learning. [ebook]. |