Access to computer and projector
Internet facilities

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

Department of Health (2007) Essence of Care: Benchmarks for the care environment London: DoH
Department of Health (2001) Essence of Care: Patient focused benchmarking for healthcare Professionals. London DoH
Doherty, L. and Lister, S. (2008) Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Procedures 7th Edition Oxford: Palgrave Macmillan

Contact Hours: (18)
6 hours - Guided reflection
6 hours - Workshops
6 hours - Group/individual tutorials

Specify the number of independent study hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.


Independent Study Hours: (282)
50 hours - Reading
200 hours - Work based learning and reflective journal
14 hours - Preparation for formative tutorials
18 hours - Summative assessment preparation

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. It will also prepare learners to make the transition from learner to Assistant Practitioner. It will require the learner to reflect upon their learning throughout the programme and construct an action plan to identify future personal and professional development.

Competency development
Continuing professional development and personal development planning
Promoting safe practice and maintaining competence
Role modelling and enabling others to learn and practice in a safe and effective manner
The value of clinical supervision
Public protection
The emerging role of the Assistant Practitioner

A Viva Voce based on a profile of evidence (contributes to meeting LO's1-4) 100% weighting

Profile will contain:
- Evidence of achievement of competencies in area of own practice assessed by clinical mentor - pass/fail
- Critically reflective essay of no more than 2000 words related to personal and professional development in their role of training assistant practitioner
- Personal and professional development plan for the next 2 years

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative assessment will include:
- Keeping of a reflective journal which will form the basis of work based and classroom discussions
- Individual and group tutorials
- Feedback from clinical mentor regarding competency development