The contents of the module will incorporate the following areas:

•Statutory and mandatory training (BLS, Moving & Handling, Medicines Management, Information Governance update and Infection Prevention and Control I (level two).
•Difficult conversations - Breaking bad news, distress
•Therapeutic interventions
•Escalation procedures
•Deteriorating Patient
•Recognise respond to and manage uncontrolled symptoms•Infusion pumps and monitoring devices
•Signs of abuse
•Wound care
•Intravenous fluids
•Bladder and bowel care and management
•Manual evacuation
•Respiratory care and management
•Medicines management and administration
•Placement preparation and evaluation
•Numeracy and calculations
•Care of the dying•Acute and chronic pain management•Complex care needs
•The concept of spirituality and spiritual care
•Skills consolidationMental Health specific content will include:Behavioural Family Therapy – Meriden Family Programme certified training course. Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Additional specialist

mental health content will also be included, for example: Care in secure environmentsPerinatal mental healthDual diagnosis/substance useBipolar workshopThis module will also contain material and guidance that will give guidance preparing you for your practice assessment.

Experiential learning and simulation activities will be used in relation to clinical skills, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Behavioural Family Therapy.
Practice Learning Blended learning
Use of clinical simulation suite and facilities

Demonstrate achievement of the required proficiencies for this part in order to fulfil the outcomes in clinical practice according to the professional governing body (NMC).


Reflexively and with critical argument demonstrate the learning that has occurred through the interface of practic.

Using a systematic knowledge of the evidence, develop a set of skills appropriate to your level of training and the needs of the patient group in your field of practice.

Critically evaluateand articulate the professional and ethical values relevant to your field.

HEE E-Learning for health
BFT Manual required for each student
Access to Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor.
Access to online materials and virtual learning environments.
Simulation suite facilities and clinical skills labs

Norman, I.J. & Ryrie, I. (2018) The art and science of mental health nursing: principles and practice, 4th Edition. Maidenhead. Open University Press.

Wright, K. and McKeown, M. (eds) (2018) Essentials of Mental Health Nursing. London. Sage Publications Ltd.

Chambers, M. (2017) Psychiatric and mental health nursing: the craft of caring.3rd Edition. Abingdon. Routledge.

Falloon, I., Fadden, G., Mueser, K., Gingerich, S., Rappaport, S., McGill, C., Graham-Hole, V. and Gair, F. (n.d.) Family Work Manual. Birmingham. Meriden Family Programme

Thompson, S. (2018) The Critically Reflective Practitioner. 2nd Edition. London. Palgrave

Access to practice placements
Successful completion of previous progression point

Practice assessment: - Completion of the practice assessment document and the ongoing record of achievement for this part (LO 1, 3).

One written reflection: Completion of a written reflection (1000 words) (LO 2, 4).
This will cover one theme. This theme can be selected from:
Platform 5 Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Working in Teams
Platform 6 Improving safety and quality of care
Platform 7 Coordinating Care.

Episode of care -The practice assessor will assess the student completing episodes of care in practice as directed by the practice assessment document (LO 3).