Porfolio of Evidence of role and skill development 0% (pass/fail). Meets LO’s, 1, 5 and 6)

Portfolio of evidence should include:
Evidence of meeting KSF competencies and National Occupational Standard using Steinaker and Bell’s experiential learning model. This will include competency framework document demonstrating achievement at participation level for all competencies. This must be verified by mentor. Other evidence will include testimonies of clinical practice, reflective diary,work products etc.)

A written assignment (weighted at 80%) (Meets LO’s, 2, 3 and 4)

A 1500 word reflective assignment relating to one of the KSF competencies. This will enable you to reflect upon their role, development and learning as a HCA/Assistant Practitioner words)

An Action plan (weighted at 20%). Meets LO 5

An 1000 word action plan that will relate to personal and professional development needs in preparation for the Assistant Practitioner role

All elements of assessment must be passed to successfully complete the module

Formative Assessment
Reflective diary which will form basis of work based and classroom discussions
Group tutorials
Formative feedback/progress review from mentor
Seminar presentation to peers
Asynchronised discussions

This module will provide Health Care Assistants/Trainee Assistant Practitioners with the opportunity to demonstrate development of a range of work-based competencies that are linked to the Skills for Health National Occupational Standards for Health and Social Care and Knowledge and Skills Framework. The aims of the module is to enable students to develop knowledge and understanding of holistic care and how this applies to their role and specific clinical areas of practice. This will include

Exploration of HCA/AP role and boundaries
NHS values
Competency development
Health Promotion and health education
Values based practice
Maintaining safe practice
Individualised patient care
Legal and ethical issues relating to clinical practice which include
Data protection
Human rights
Confidentiality
Safeguarding the vulnerable
Deprivation of liberty
Record keeping
Reflection Models and reflection
Introduction to evidence base practice
Personal and professional development

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (60 hours)
48 hours Lectures
6 hours Group Work
6 hours Individual tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (540 hours)
300 hours to be negotiated between the student and clinical mentor using WORLD model (Channell, 2002) in order to achieve competences.
240 hours preparation for assessment and reading

Clinical mentor

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 (2013) Beginning Reflective Practice. 2nd Edition. Andover. Cengage Learning EMea.

Enrolled onto the Fd Sc Acute Care
To be supported by the employer to undertake the Trainee Assistant Practitioner role

1. Demonstrate the achievement of knowledge and skills identified in the competency framework document working towards assistant practitioner level adhering to the HCA Code of conduct, values, attitudes and behaviours that are embedded within this
(Application, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Health Specific Option)

2. Discuss the application of knowledge and skills of the underlying concepts and principles affecting health and wellbeing (Application, Communication, Knowledge and understanding)

3. Demonstrate an awareness of interpersonal and communication skills with individuals, and within teams or groups of people (Application, Communication)

4. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation, policy, protocols and guidelines that underpin safe and effective practice and how this applies to your own area of work.
(Application, Communication, Knowledge and understanding)

5. Reflect upon personal and professional development of the Assistant Practitioner role in delivering effective and safe care within own working environment (Application, Enquiry, Reflection)

6 Evaluate the application of knowledge, skills and values to enhance patient outcomes, taking into account values based practice within own working environment (Enquiry, Learning)

Porfolio of Evidence of role and skill development 0% (pass/fail). (Meets LO’s, 1, 5 and 6)

Portfolio of evidence should include:
Evidence of meeting KSF competencies and National Occupational Standard using Steinaker and Bell’s experiential learning model. This will include competency framework document demonstrating achievement at participation level for all competencies. This must be verified by mentor. Other evidence will include testimonies of clinical practice, reflective diary,work products etc.)

A written assignment (weighted at 50%) (Meets LO’s, 2, 3 and 4)

A 1500 word reflective assignment relating to one of the KSF competencies. This will enable you to reflect upon their role, development and learning as a HCA/Assistant Practitioner words)

An Action plan (weighted at 50%). Meets LO 5

An 1000 word action plan that will relate to personal and professional development needs in preparation for the Assistant Practitioner role

All elements of assessment must be passed to successfully complete the module

Formative Assessment
Reflective diary which will form basis of work based and classroom discussions
Group tutorials
Formative feedback/progress review from mentor
Seminar presentation to peers
Asynchronised discussions