A Profile of evidence related to competency according to National Occupational Standards and Knowledge and Skills Framework and be signed off to participation level of Steinaker and Bell's experiential taxonomy within the competency document 0% pass/fail (addressing LO's 1 and 2)


Reflective Assignment 2000 words (weighted 50%) (addressing LOs 1,2, 3, 5 and 6

Individual 20 minute Presentation with a given scenario (weighted 50%)
(Addressing all learning outcomes)

All elements of assessment must be passed

Additional Formative Assessment Details
- Keeping of a reflective journal which will form the basis of work based and classroom discussions
- Group tutorials
- Seminar presentation to peers

This module aims to enable students to develop a range of work-based competences linked to the Skills for Health National Occupational Standards for Health and Social Care appropriate to their specific areas of practice and reflect on how they have put these skills into practice. The student will explore concepts and models of reflection, for instance reflection in and on action.

Exploration of the HCA/AP code of conduct, will enable you to ensure boundaries are met consummate to the level of a future Assistant Practitioner. Reflecting on the effect it has on your behaviour and actions as an Assistant Practitioner. Further exploration of concepts which may be difficult to measure such as caring, compassion, empathy, kindness, creativity.
There will be an introduction to research and the importance of technology and its effect personally and professionally. There will be an insight into exploring identity and self-concept to enable individuals to flourish and gain an understanding of how to foster this. The potential impact of positive psychology on our patients and ourselves will be identified whilst evaluating the Integrated Care Agenda and its impact on individualised patient care.
Legal and ethical issues and theories in practice and working within the law, human Rights, data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding the vulnerable, deprivation of liberty.
Skills linked to the National Occupational Standards and KSF may be taught throughout the module and be specified within your competency framework.

Contact Hours: (60)
(48) hours - Lectures
6 hours - Workshops
3 hours - Group/individual tutorials
3 hours - Seminar presentations

Independent Study Hours: (540)
( 300) hours – to be negotiated between the student and clinical practice mentor using WORLD, (Channell 2002) Work based learning and reflective journal in order to achieve competencies
240 hours preparation for assessment and reading

Access to computer and projector and power point
Internet facilities
Simulation skills equipment
Library
Clinical mentor
Personal tutor
Blackboard

Brotherton, G. & Parker, S (2013) Your Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care London, Sage.

Doherty, L. and Lister, S. (2015) Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Procedures 9th Edition Oxford: Palgrave Macmillan

Department of Health (2013) Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England. Bristol. Skills for Health and Skills for Care

Jasper, M., Rosser, M., Mooney, G. (2013) Professional development, Reflection and Decision-Making in Nursing and Health. Chichester. John Wiley and Sons. Macmillan

Must be enrolled on the FdSc Integrated Care Practice and in employment in a Health or Social Care environment

1. DEMONSTRATE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IDENTIFIED IN THE COMPETENCY DOCUMENT WORKING TOWARDS ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER LEVEL ADHERING TO THE HCA/HCPC CODE OF CONDUCT, VALUES, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS THAT ARE EMBEDDED WITHIN THIS. (APPLICATION, SUBJECT SPECIFIC, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING)

2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO ACT WITHIN ROLE BOUNDARIES WHILST OBSERVING PROTOCOLS, GUIDELINES, APPLYING VALUES THAT SUPPORT INTEGRATED CARE, MORAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS AND HOW IT APPLIES TO YOUR OWN SPHERE OF WORK. (APPLICATION)

3. REFLECT AND EVALUATE THE SKILLS GAINED TO CARE FOR INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS IN AN HOLISTIC MANNER WHILST ENSURING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT (COMMUNICATION, REFLECTION, PROBLEM SOLVING, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING)

4. DEMONSTRATE AN AWARENESS OF INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH INDIVIDUALS, AND WITHIN TEAMS OR GROUPS OF PEOPLE. (APPLICATION, COMMUNICATION)

5. DEMONSTRATE AN AWARENESS AND FACILITATION OF CARE USING A NON-JUDGMENTAL ATTITUDE THAT RESPECTS THE VALUES, BELIEFS, AND PRACTICES OF THE PATIENT AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT. (APPLICATION, COMMUNICATION)

6. DISCUSS THE APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS OF THE UNDERLYING CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES AFFECTING HEALTH & WELLBEING (APPLICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING)

This level 4 year long module forms part of the Foundation Degree Science Integrated Care award and will help you to develop clinical skills that you will support your role as a Trainee Assistant Practitioner.