Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of Stage 3 or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
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Aims of Module
To enable the student to demonstrate competent practice in the context of mental health community care and public health at SCQF level 10 as specified within the performance expectations set out in the OAR.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate achievement of all of the NMC competencies in practice taking account of the community and public health context and the performance expectations for SCQF level 10 as specified within the OAR.
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Demonstrate achievement of all of the NMC Essential Skills taking account of the community and public health context.
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Demonstrate achievement of the mandatory health and safety requirements as defined by the school and servise provider partners.
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Demonstrates autonomous practice in applying theories and principles related to professional values, communication, leadership and management, nursing practice and decision making.
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Indicative Module Content
The NMC 34 generic and 22 field specific standards for competency for entry to the professional register. These sit within the domains of Professional values, Communication and interpersonal skills, Nursing practice and decision-making and Leadership, management and team working. The NMC defined essential skills which sit within 5 clusters; care compassion and communication, organisational aspects of care, infection prevention and control, nutrition and fluid management, medicines management. The NMC defined essential skills which includes the administration of medicines and a range of numerical skills to be demonstrated in practice. Community and public health nursing.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Practice Learning
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Mode of Delivery
This module is delivered in practice.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Ongoing Achievement Record.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Self-directed access to literature depending on location and service focus of practice placement.
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Additional Notes
This is a practice module. The students undertake 30 hours per week for 12 weeks, (360 hours). The student must compelte 240 hours in order to be assessed and graded. The named sign-off mentor must sign the verification of competence part of the OAR.
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