Safe Patient Care

Principles of patient safety and quality care
Effective communication and interpersonal skills in health and care settings
Infection prevention and control measures in health and care settings
Safeguarding

Practical Skills

Basic life support (BLS) and basic first aid
Monitoring vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, respiration) across the age range
Hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and other infection prevention and control skills.
Record keeping and documentation standards
Drug calculations & associated maths skills
Simulation and or Practical day(s) with practical activities to explore teamwork

Professional Development and Reflection

Reflective models for professional growth
Identifying your strengths and areas for improvement in both theory and practice
Time management and organisational skills
Self-assessment on teamwork skills and areas for development

Introduction to Teamwork in Healthcare

The importance of multidisciplinary collaboration
Roles and responsibilities within health and care teams

Equality, Diversity, and Vulnerability

Understanding equality and diversity in health and care settings
Identifying and understanding the importance of inclusive care’.

Poster presentation

Students will create a poster showcasing a healthcare scenario where professionals work together to provide safe patient care. This will be selected from a choice of scenarios provided by the academic team. The poster should highlight the roles of different healthcare staff and how they collaborate effectively. Students will then present this poster. The presentation should last ten minutes, with five minutes of questions. This will assess Learning outcomes 1 and 3

Simulation

Students will undertake a simulated patient interaction where they will demonstrate a range of fundamental practical skills. Students will then be expected to reflect on their performance, identifying areas they did well, those that could be improved and any aspects they would do differently. This will be underpinned by a robust rubric to support a clear marking process. This will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2

Learning will consist of lead lectures, simulations and seminars. It will be supplemented with online study materials and practical sessions.

1) Knowledge and Understanding 2) Learning 3) Enquiry 4) Analysis 5) Problem Solving 6) Communication 7) Application 8) Reflection

Practical sessions for skills
VLE
Classroom
Library Support
Tutorials
Lectures
Seminars

Blaber, A. and Harris, G. (2021) Assessment skills for paramedics. Third edition. London, United Kinghdom: Open University Press

Chou, C. (2021), Communication Rx: Transforming Healthcare Through Relationship-Centred Communication, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education

Jasper, M., Rosser, M. and Mooney, G., (2013) Professional Development, Reflection and Decision-making in Nursing and Healthcare, 2nd edn, Oxford: Blackwell Publishing

Nixon, V. (2013) Professional Practice for Paramedic, Emergency & Urgent Care, Oxford: Blackwell Publishing

This module introduces students to effective teamwork in healthcare, exploring professional roles, communication, equality, diversity, and safeguarding.

The module also introduces students to the foundational knowledge and skills required for safe patient care, professional development, and success in healthcare education

Through simulation-based learning and reflective practice, students develop skills in collaboration and prepare for future healthcare education and practice. You will learn principles of patient safety and quality care, effective communication, and infection prevention measures.

Practical skills training will cover basic life support (BLS), vital sign monitoring, hand hygiene, PPE use, and record keeping standards

Additionally, professional development sessions will focus on reflective practice, personal growth, professional values, and critical thinking.