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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Integration and Interdisciplinary Practice
Reference SS4066 Version 3
Created April 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved December 2016 SCQF Points 15
Amended July 2020 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable the student to analyse the processes which impede and facilitate integrated and interdisciplinary practice and apply the understanding to enhance their contribution to interdisciplinary and integrated practice.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse the processes which impact on the functioning of integrated and interdisciplinary teams.
2 Critically analyse the policy and processes which impact on inter-agency and integrated practice
3 Critically apply an understanding of integrated and interdisciplinary working in practice.

Indicative Module Content
Social and health care policy. The nature of professionalism and the impact on professions of organisational change. An exploration of different traditions of support/supervision within the professions and their implications for interdisciplinary teams. Consideration of roles, boundaries, skills overlap and skills mix. Authority and leadership within integrated and interdisciplinary teams. Management of interprofessional relationships. Exploration of approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of interdisciplinary and integrated working. Exploration of collaborative strategies in practice. Reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements around engagement with public protection.

Module Delivery
This module is based on direct and private study supplemented by lectures, workshops and tutorials.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 28 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 122 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
Description: Essay

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an essay.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 3 modules or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Barrett, G. et al, 20014. Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care: Professional Perspectives. 2nd ed. Palgrave.
2 Mclean, T., and Fisk, I. 2015. Interdisciplinary Practice in Lishman, J (Ed.) Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care. Jessica Kingsley.
3 Eccles, A. 2018. Integrated Working in Cree, V. and Smith, M. Social Work in a Changing Scotland. Routledge
4 Quinney, A.and Hafford-Letchfield,T.2012. Interprofessional Social Work. Effective Collaborative Approaches. 2nd ed. London. Sage


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