One 2,500 word REFLECTIVE WORKBOOK weighted at 100%, assessing all LOs.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Case studies of ethical problems which are in the public domain will be explored. Groups will be provided with formative feedback around how they develop their discussion and problem identification.

The module meets the care certificate standards:
1. Understanding your role; 3. Duty of care; 5. Work in a person centred way; 6. Communication; 7. Privacy and dignity; 8. Fluids and nutrition; 10. Safeguarding adults; 11. Safeguarding Children; 12. Basic Life Support; 13. Health and Safety; 14. Handling information; 15. Infection prevention and control

Within this module you will explore a number of theoretical and practical issues around professional practice; you will learn the core values and behaviours expected when working in any health care or social care environment, using the 6 C’s (compassion, care, competence, communication, courage, commitment) to underpin professional actions. Drawing upon the standards of the care certificate, codes of practice and competencies for health care and social care workers, the module will provide the underpinning skill and knowledge you will need in health and social care settings.
The topics you will study include:
Basic Life Support, infection prevention, manual handling, the professional client relationship as an ethical problem; client centred practice; involving service users and carers in care planning; whistle-blowing; safeguarding vulnerable adults and child protection; end of life decisions; consent, confidentiality, record keeping.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (46 hours)
30 hours of tutor led sessions including lectures and tutor guidance
10 hours group work within the classroom/lab
6 hours tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (254 hours)
30 hours Blackboard and E-learning activities
112 hours preparation for assignment
112 hours independent study with directed reading

Gallagher, A., and Hodge, S. (2012) Ethics, law and professional issues: a practice-based approach for health professionals. Basingstoke: Macmillan
Makely, S. (2013) Professionalism in health care: A primer for career success. Prentice Hall.
Purtillo, R. (2010) Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders

Access to IT facilities
Blackboard
Library
Skills Lab

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of professional behaviour and responsibilities in the work place. (Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Understand the impact of personal traits on health and social care relationships and demonstrate the core values and behaviours expected of staff within health and social care settings (Application, Learning)

3. Demonstrate evaluation of unethical or unprofessional behaviour and demonstrate ability to effectively protect service users in health and social care settings (Application, Problem Solving)

4. Demonstrate knowledge and safely perform practical skills (Application, Knowledge and understanding)

The module meets the care certificate standards:
1. Understanding your role; 3. Duty of care; 5. Work in a person centred way; 6. Communication; 7. Privacy and dignity; 8. Fluids and nutrition; 10. Safeguarding adults; 11. Safeguarding Children; 12. Basic Life Support; 13. Health and Safety; 14. Handling information; 15. Infection prevention and control

Within this module you will explore a number of theoretical and practical issues around professional practice; you will learn the core values and behaviours expected when working in any health care or social care environment, using the 6 C’s (compassion, care, competence, communication, courage, commitment) to underpin professional actions. Drawing upon the standards of the care certificate, codes of practice and competencies for health care and social care workers, the module will provide the underpinning skill and knowledge you will need in health and social care settings.
The topics you will study include:
Basic Life Support, infection prevention, manual handling, the professional client relationship as an ethical problem; client centred practice; involving service users and carers in care planning; whistle-blowing; safeguarding vulnerable adults and child protection; end of life decisions; consent, confidentiality, record keeping.