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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Health In Primary Care
Reference NU3881 Version 2
Created July 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved June 2015 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable the student to develop a theoretical knowledge of healthcare provision in the community.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Explore multi-agency working in relation to health and primary care.
2 Holistically manage healthcare needs across the lifespan of individuals, families, carers and communities.
3 Discuss the use of technology within contemprorary approaches to health and primary care.
4 Analyse contemporary teaching and learning theories relevant to professional roles in health and primary care.
5 Disuss the application of risk assessment frameworks in primary care.

Indicative Module Content
e-Health strategy; Telehealthcare; Remote and rural care; Assessment frameworks; Carers; Care and case management; Long term conditions; Colboaration; Risk assessment - individual; Risk assessment - organisational; Empowerment; Learning theories, education and professional nursing practice; Health and Social Care; Inter-agency working; Behaviour change; Professional roles of nurses and other professionals; Multiprofessional and interagency team working.

Module Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, online learning.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
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, 5
Description: Essay.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Essay.
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 2 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 CHILTON, S., BAIN, H., 2nd eds., 2018. A textbook of community nursing. London: Hodder Arnold.
2 HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE (HSE), 2011. Five steps to risk assessment. London: HSE. [online]. Available from: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg163.pdf [Accessed 3 July 2017].
3 PORTER, E. and COLES, L., eds., 2011. Policy and strategy for improving health and wellbeing. Exeter: Learning Matters.
4 SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT, 2011. eHealth Strategy 2011-2017. [online]. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. Available from: http://www.gov.scot/ resource/doc/357616/0120849.pdf [Accessed 3 July 2017].
5 NMC 2018 Realising Professionalism: Standards for Education and Training. Part 2 Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment. Nursing and Midwifery Council: London.


Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781