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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Leading and Advancing Specialist Community Public Health Practice
Reference NUM078 Version 2
Created May 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved June 2016 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable the student to consolidate and further develop their proficiency within their defined area of practice.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Reflect and critically evaluate their skills, knowledge and attributes required to fulfil the role of the specialist community public health nurse in their defined area of practice.
2 Critically evaluate the contemporary pharmacological knowledge base to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost−efficiently from the nurse prescriber's formulary for community practitioners. (This learning outcome is only applicable to those undertaking the prescribing element.)
3 Critically appraise the four pillars of advanced practice to promote practice.
4 Critically explore, analyse and evaluate an appropriate area of personal development relevant to specialist community public health nursing.

Indicative Module Content
The student will critically reflect on practice and apply core knowledge, skills and attributes required as a specialist community public health nurse in their defined area of practice including: Continuing professional development; Personal development planning; Management and leadership; Team working; Project management; Evidence informed decision making; Reflection on professional practice. V100 Prescribing - Consultation; Decision-making and therapy including referral; Anatomical and physiological differences across the lifespan; Influences on and psychology of prescribing; Prescribing in a team context; Clinical pharmacology including the effects of co-morbidity; Numeracy and drug calculations; Principles and methods of patient monitoring; Evidence-based practice and clinical governance in relation to prescribing; Legal, policy and ethical aspects; Licensed and unlicensed drugs; Professional accountability and responsibility; Prescribing in the public health context.

Module Delivery
Blending learning including learning in practice, 2 days attendance at University incorporating the prescribing element if selected, and supporting online resources.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 15 15
Non-Contact Hours 135 135
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
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: 75% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 3, 4
Description: Portfolio
Component 2
Type: Examination Weighting: 25% Outcomes Assessed: 2
Description: National Prescribing

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
C1 = Portfolio including clinical competencies. The grade given by practice teachers for the practice element will contribute to 50% of the grade. C2 - National Prescribing Examination - Nationally agreed open book examination - pass mark 80% for the pharmacology element and 100% for the numeracy.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 = A, C2 = Pass
B C1 = B, C2 = Pass
C C1 = C, C2 = Pass
D C1 = D, C2 = Pass
E C1 = E, C2 = Refer. In an E grade or a Refer is achieved for one component, only the referred piece needs to be resubmitted/resat.
F C1 = F, C2 = Refer. In an F grade or a Refer is achieved for one component, only the referred piece needs to be resubmitted/resat.
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 or equivalent and will normally have successfully completed NUM074.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
A minimum 10 weeks whole time equivalent will be spent in practice. HV and SN students will undertake an additional 3 weeks Alternative Practice hours to be completed within the Module time frame of either NUM074 or NUM078/98. This will be negotiated with the Health Board/Health and Social Care Partnership and be confirmed by completion of NUM078/NUM098.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 LILLYMAN, S. and MERRIX, P., 2012. Nursing & health portfolios and reflective practice: survival guide. Abingdon: Routledge.
2 LUKER, K.A., McHUGH, G.A. and BRYAR, R.M., eds., 2017. Health visiting: preparation for practice. 4th ed. Chichester: Blackwell.
3 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. Part 2: Standards for student supervision and assessment. London: NMC.
4 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2004. Standards of proficiency for specialist community public health nurses. London: NMC.
5 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.

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