Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (21 hours)
3 study days with the first 2 study days as follows:

2 study days at the start of the semester
Induction Day - Launch the award, library, study skills, IT, introduction to Blackboard and Clinical Skills, meet personal tutors and peer groups

Study Day 1
Seminars to examine the role of the Preceptor, along with leadership and mentoring skills. Workshops to examine cultural attitudes, values and behaviours in order to increase the quality of service delivery.

Study Day 2
Seminars on quality udit skills and learning theories on how professional learn in the workplace.

Final Study Day: Seminars and workshops on Professionalisation of the role of the disability assessor and the Preceptors role in quality audits to increase the standards within disability analysis. Ethical challenges within disability analysis will also be explored.

21 hours face to face attendance for workshops and lectures. This will also include formative tasks given via on-line

Guided Independent Study: (129 hours)
Units of learning would be identified for the on-line activities, culminating in formative assessments for each unit
100 hours of in-house training in their workplace by the Commissioner including audit and quality issues
29 hours Independent Learning researching the evidence base and writing their assignments

Blackboard
On-line resources
IT
Library

Although the details of the content of this module will be dictated by the requirements of the Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) it is expected the fundamental aspects of the module will contain the following:

As the Preceptors will be responsible for quality and audit of the PIP Disability Assessments, this module will provide students with the knowledge and skills to deliver a comprehensive audit regime, utilising reporting tools which will allow detailed analysis to be made. This will allow actions to be correlated with outputs and outcomes, enabling the Preceptors to audit the language used, along with the quality of the assessment and the correct use of descriptors.

Communication, conflict resolution, personal values and beliefs, compassion and dignity will be incorporated throughout the acquisition of the requisite observation skills and will be integrated into all the above aspects in order to provide the student with the appropriate knowledge and qualities in order to undertake an in-depth interview and physical examination to enable their objective and valid judgement upon an individual's ability to live independently.
The students will explore the issues that impact on Clinical Leadership and acquire mentorship skills in order to be able to support DWP Assessors in practice.
Students will identify organisational cultures, behaviours and values in order to facilitate change within the workplace. Key concepts to be examined will be working with others, delivery strategy and mechanism to improve standards.

Colbert, B., Ankney, J. & Lee, K. (2009) Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Health Professionals. Harlow, Pearson Education Ltd
Fook J and Gardner F (2007) Practising Critical Reflection: A Handbook Maidenhead: Open University Press
Hull C, Redfern L & Shuttleworth A (2005) Profiles and Portfolios: a guide for health and social care. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan

Students must be at least 3 years post qualified registered health professionals and employed as Preceptors to Independent Assessors tasked with assessing individuals who are currently receiving Disability Allowance and be able to make recommendations to facilitate independent living

(meeting all LO's)

Completed formative assessments
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formatively Assessed by on-line tasks and also on face to face study day