Contact Hours: (24)
14 hours - Lectures
4 hours - Workshops
4 hours - Group/individual tutorials
2 hours - Seminar presentations

Independent Study Hours: (126)
50 hours - Reading
50 hours - Work based learning
10 hours - Preparation for formative tutorials
16 hours - Summative assessment preparation

Must be enrolled on the Foundation Degree in Health Care Practice and in employment in a Health Care environment

This module aims to equip the student with an understanding of physical and psychosocial needs of patients and the ethical principles that underpin care. This will be applied to role of the assistant practitioner and the multidisciplinary team and will include:
- Human needs, this will include aspects of physical, emotional and spiritual needs
- Ethical principles for care, dignity and respect
- Person centred care
- Effective Communication
- Confidentiality
- Vulnerable individuals
- Accountability and Delegation
- Promoting self care and independence
- Infection control
- Values for care

A 2,500 word case study. (addressing all LO's)

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
The summative assessment will be based on one aspect of care which will be selected from the students formative reflective journal related to patient care and will identify the students' role in care delivery, to a specific client/patient. The appropriateness of the communication strategies used and how partnership working contributed or could contribute to effective care.

Formative assessment will include:
Class based discussions, feedback on a draft plan for the case study, Individual and group tutorials

Access to computer and projector
Internet facilities

Department of Health (2001) Essence of Care: Patient focused benchmarking for health care practitioners. London: DoH
Hendrick, J. (2004) Law and Ethics. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes
Hull, C., Redfern, L. and Shuttleworth, A. (2005) Profiles and Portfolios. 2nd Edition Basingstoke: Palgrave macmillan
Sully, P. and Dallas, J. (2005) Essential Communication Skills for Nursing. London: Elsevier Mosby