Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of all level SHE3 modules.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the students to analyse the processes which impede and facilitate inter-disciplinary and inter-agency work and apply the understanding to enhance their contribution to inter-disciplinary practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Evaluate critically the nature of professionalism.
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Compare critically the legal, ethical and philosophical frameworks adopted by a range of disciplines and analyse their implications for practice.
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Analyse the processes which impact on the functioning of multi-disciplinary teams.
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Analyse the processes which impact on inter-agency working, and apply an understanding of inter-disciplinary and inter-agency working to practice.
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Indicative Module Content
The nature of professionalism, the impact on professions of legislation and organisational change, ethical frameworks and consideration of their implications for practice. Empowerment, information sharing, assessment and record keeping implications for inter and multi-disciplinary teams.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Lectures/Workshops
| 8 | Tutorials
| 6 |
Directed Study
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| 100 |
Private Study
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| 36 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered by a combinataion of lectures, workshops and private study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4
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This module will be assessed by a case study.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BARRETT, G., SELLMAN, D. & THOMAS, J. eds. 2005. Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
| | 2. | McLEAN, T., 2007. Interdisciplinary Practice. In. J. LISHMAN, ed. Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care. London: JKP. pp. 322-343
| | 3. | GLASBY, J. & DICKINSON, H., 2008. Partnership Working in Health and Social Care. Bristol: The Policy Press.
| | 4. | PETCH, A., 2008. Health and Social Care: Establishing a Joint Future? Edinburgh: Dunedin.
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