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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Professional Contexts In Developing Practice | |||
| Reference | NU3091 | Version | 2 |
| Created | March 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | September 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to critically analyse the development of professional practice within their specialist area. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse the evidence and policies underpinning professional practice, encompassing regulatory, legal and credentialing requirements relevant to your area of practice. |
| 2 | Critically explore an area of quality improvement in relation to an identified area of practice. |
| 3 | Critically discuss the factors that impact on contemporary healthcare delivery. |
| 4 | Examine how technology and contemporary health communication systems can influence professional practice. |
| 5 | Critically reflect on how strategic, cultural and organisational challenges can impact the development of practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Exemplary professional practice; Developing practice; Person centred care; Quality improvement; Diversity; Culture; Care of the workforce; Accessibility; Health communication; Healthcare information technology; Digital literacy; Digital creation and communication; Critical thinking; Problem-solving; Innovation; Human factors; Facilitation of learning; Collaborative working; Research and evidence based practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered via CampusMoodle with online tutorials and asynchronous discussions, and the equivalent of 2-3 contact days. |
| 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 of 2000 words. | ||||
| 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 | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ALFARO-LeFEVRE, R., 2019. Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgement: a practical approach. 7th ed. St Louis, MO: Elsevier. |
| 2 | CRIBB, A., 2017. Healthcare in transition: understanding key ideas and tensions in contemporary health policy. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 3 | RIVAS, H. and WAC, K., eds., 2018. Digital health: scaling healthcare to the world. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. |
| 4 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT, 2018. Scotland's digital health and care strategy: enabling, connecting and empowering. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. |
| 5 | SMITH, K., 2015. Health inequalities: critical perspectives. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 6 | SWANWICK, T. and VAUX, E., eds., 2020. ABC of quality improvement in healthcare. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. |
| 7 | 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. |