Module Descriptors
COMMUNICATION AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES FOR PARAMEDIC PRACTICE
PARA40018
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Davies
Email: Tim.Davies@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 1
- Occurrence A1, Stafford Campus, Term 1
Sites
- Stafford Campus
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
An Individual Presentation (poster or powerpoint) weighted at 100% of grade (assessing all LO's)
A 30 minute Oral presentation of a case study from clinical practice this has a significant impact on the individual. Students must include the professional, legal and ethical frameworks surrounding the case study. Students must use a reflective model and will be required to submit an electronic copy of their poster/powerpoint presentation.
Formative Feedback / Assessment:
Group tutorials
Group work
Group presentation of a pre-hospital clinical incident
Blackboard Activities
A 30 minute Oral presentation of a case study from clinical practice this has a significant impact on the individual. Students must include the professional, legal and ethical frameworks surrounding the case study. Students must use a reflective model and will be required to submit an electronic copy of their poster/powerpoint presentation.
Formative Feedback / Assessment:
Group tutorials
Group work
Group presentation of a pre-hospital clinical incident
Blackboard Activities
Module Indicative Content
The student will study the following core content:
- Learning styles
- SWOT Analysis
- The structure of the NHS
- Introduction to legal and ethical frameworks
- Introduction to governance
- Medical Terminology
- Professionalism and accountability (HCPC)
- Equality and diversity
- Confidentiality & data protection
- Consent
- Communication
- Record keeping
- Information governance
- The concept of teamwork/interprofessional/multi professional
- Accountability and duty of care
- Introduction to equality and diversity
- Reflective practice and the use of reflective models
- Preserving evidence and support of victims
- Learning styles
- SWOT Analysis
- The structure of the NHS
- Introduction to legal and ethical frameworks
- Introduction to governance
- Medical Terminology
- Professionalism and accountability (HCPC)
- Equality and diversity
- Confidentiality & data protection
- Consent
- Communication
- Record keeping
- Information governance
- The concept of teamwork/interprofessional/multi professional
- Accountability and duty of care
- Introduction to equality and diversity
- Reflective practice and the use of reflective models
- Preserving evidence and support of victims
Module Texts
BLABER, A. Y. (Ed.) (2012) Foundations for Paramedic Practice. A Theoretical Perspective. 2nd Ed. Berkshire. Open University Press.
JASPER, M. (2006) Professional Development, Reflection and Decision-making. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
MOSS, B. (2012) Communication Skills for Health and Social Care. London, Sage publications
NIXON, V. (2013) Professional Practice for Paramedic, Emergency & Urgent Care. Oxford. Blackwell Publishing
JASPER, M. (2006) Professional Development, Reflection and Decision-making. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
MOSS, B. (2012) Communication Skills for Health and Social Care. London, Sage publications
NIXON, V. (2013) Professional Practice for Paramedic, Emergency & Urgent Care. Oxford. Blackwell Publishing
Module Resources
Lecturers
Classroom
VLE
IT resources
Library resources
Clinical practice
Clinical practice mentor/specialists
Classroom
VLE
IT resources
Library resources
Clinical practice
Clinical practice mentor/specialists
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
36 hours lead lectures
6 hours group work
5 hours presentation preparation participation (formative)
1 hour assignment tutorial
Guided Independent Study Hours: (252 hours)
222 hours Background reading, individual work and assessment preparation
27 hours Blackboard Activities
3 hours Information governance exercise
36 hours lead lectures
6 hours group work
5 hours presentation preparation participation (formative)
1 hour assignment tutorial
Guided Independent Study Hours: (252 hours)
222 hours Background reading, individual work and assessment preparation
27 hours Blackboard Activities
3 hours Information governance exercise
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled onto the following award;
Foundation Degree of Science in Paramedic Science
Access to clinical practice placements
Foundation Degree of Science in Paramedic Science
Access to clinical practice placements