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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Lifelong Learning For Effective Clinical Practice | |||
| Reference | NU3720 | Version | 4 |
| Created | March 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | May 2011 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To facilitate the student to review personal and professional development and academic skills within the context of their practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically reflect on professional learning in their career to date. |
| 2 | Analyse personal and professional objectives in relation to current service needs and sign up to a learning agreement. |
| 3 | Discuss the personal and professional skills required to achieve a personal and professional development plan. |
| 4 | Examine types of evidence used to justify decisions and professional judgments in healthcare. |
| 5 | Critically discuss the factors that influence being a professional in the context of current healthcare. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Reflective practice; Evidence-based practice; Professional values; Graduate attributes; Learning styles; Learning needs; Professional regulation and codes of conduct; Learning agreement; Study skills; Self-awareness; Career planning; Professional communication; Negotiation; Collaborative practice; Effective professional relationships; Using technology for learning and communicating. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module will be delivered online via CampusMoodle and will include asynchronous and synchronous discussion/tutorials, practice based activities, online lectures and online group work. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 250 | 250 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | 300 |
| 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: | Portfolio of evidence based on the student's area of practice. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| A 3000 word portfolio of evidence, including the following: 1) A SWOT Analysis Summary as you embark on the BSc Healthcare Practice, supported by current evidence. 2) A Learning Contract that identifies your specific learning objectives for undertaking this module, incorporating discussion on how this links to your professional role. 3) A Critical Reflection of your professional learning in your career to date, supported by contemporary evidence whilst using a recognised model of reflection. 4) Professional Judgements: A critical discussion of key areas within your current professional healthcare practice where you make daily professional judgements. 5) Professional Revalidation Reflection: A critical reflection on completion of the module, including a personal and professional analysis of how completion of this module can be linked to being a professional in the context of current healthcare. This will be assessed on a pass/unsuccessful, ie. fail basis. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Pass grade awarded |
| Fail | Fail awarded |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | The student should be a healthcare professional and will normally be able to demonstrate evidence of SCQF level 8 learning or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | AVEYARD, H., SHARPE, P. and WOOLIAMS. M., 2015. A beginner's guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care. 2nd ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press. |
| 2 | COTTRELL, S., 2017. Skills for success: personal development and employability. 4th ed. New York, NY: Bloomsbury Publishing. |
| 3 | HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL (HCPC), 2016. Standards of conduct, performance and ethics. London: HCPC. |
| 4 | JOHNS, C., 2022. Becoming a reflective practitioner. 6th ed. New York, NY: Wiley. |
| 5 | LINSLEY, P. and KANE, R.2022. Evidence based practice for nurses and allied health professionals. London: Sage. |
| 6 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2019. How to revalidate with the NMC. London: NMC. |
| 7 | SALLOCH, S. et al., eds., 2016. Ethics and professionalism in healthcare: transition and challenges. London: Taylor and Frances. |
| 8 | 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. |