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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Community Care and Vulnerable User Groups | |||
| Reference | SSM201 | Version | 7 |
| Created | August 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | September 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with a critical and analytical understanding of interventions and services provided to older people, people with mental health problems and those with disabilities in order to equip students to function within a social work or care management role. To critically appraise Community Care within its historical and current context. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evidence critical understanding of the law, policy and processes involved in supporting and protecting those user groups whose services are provided within the framework of Community Care. |
| 2 | Evidence critical understanding of the current context of community care with an emphasis on the interprofessional agenda. |
| 3 | Evidence critical understanding of knowledge used in the process of assessment and intervention with vulnerable user groups. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Assessment, interventions and service delivery methods and models for older people, those with mental health problems, disabilities and other vulnerable users. Role of service users, carers and others in service design, delivery and evaluation. The interprofessional and interagency context of community care. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This is a taught module employing predominantly lecture and seminar format with substantial use made of case study and analysis. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 102 | 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: | This module will be assessed by an essay based on a case study. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Coursework | |
| 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 One. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barret, G., Sellman, D. & Thomas, J., 2005. Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care: Professional Perspectives, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan |
| 2 | Guthrie, T., 2011. Social Work Law in Scotland, 3rd ed. West Sussex, Bloomsbury |
| 3 | Hothersall, S.J. & Bolger, J., eds, 2010. Social Policy for Social work and the Caring Professions: Scottish Perspectives. Farnham: Ashgate |
| 4 | Hothersall, S.J & Maas-Lowit, M., eds, 2010. Need,Risk and Protection in Social Work Practice. Exeter. Learning Matters |
| 5 | Oliver, M., 2009. Understanding Disability: From Theory to Practice, 2nd ed. Palgrave Macmillan |
| 6 | Tew, J., 2011. Social Approaches to Mental Distress. Palgrave Macmillan. Basingstoke |