Module Descriptors
ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES FOR PARAMEDICS
XHFD40050
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 110
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
Accountability and duty of care
Scope of practice
Introduction to equality and diversity
The concept of teamwork
Law; Legal implications; Data Protection; Protocols that govern care; Quality frameworks;
Reflective practice and the use of reflective models
Consent
Confidentiality
The importance of accurate Record-keeping
Preserving evidence and support of victims
Accountability and duty of care
Scope of practice
Introduction to equality and diversity
The concept of teamwork
Law; Legal implications; Data Protection; Protocols that govern care; Quality frameworks;
Reflective practice and the use of reflective models
Consent
Confidentiality
The importance of accurate Record-keeping
Preserving evidence and support of victims
Module Texts
Blaber, A. (2008) Foundations for Paramedic Practice. Oxford. Open University Press
Hendrick, J. (2004) Law and Ethics. Cheltenham. Nelson Thornes
Jasper, M. (2006) Professional Development, Reflection and Decision-making. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
JRCALC, (2006) UK ambulance service clinical practice guidelines [online at www2.warwick.ac.uk]
Hendrick, J. (2004) Law and Ethics. Cheltenham. Nelson Thornes
Jasper, M. (2006) Professional Development, Reflection and Decision-making. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
JRCALC, (2006) UK ambulance service clinical practice guidelines [online at www2.warwick.ac.uk]
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on appropriate pre-registration programmes
Access to Practice Placements.
Access to Practice Placements.
Module Resources
Lecturers, peers, personal tutor, clinical experience, classroom, access to PC, powerpoint, flipchart and pens
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (40)
20 hours lead lectures
10 hours group work
6 hours group tutorials
4 hours presentation participation
Independent Study Hours: (110)
35 hours Background reading and individual work
35 hours Assessment preparation
20 hours Group work
20 hours Accessing blackboard
20 hours lead lectures
10 hours group work
6 hours group tutorials
4 hours presentation participation
Independent Study Hours: (110)
35 hours Background reading and individual work
35 hours Assessment preparation
20 hours Group work
20 hours Accessing blackboard
Module Additional Assessment Details
15 minute Oral presentation of an incident from practice which is discussed in the context of its impact on the individual paramedic and the learning gained from examination of the incident. (100%) (contributes to meeting all LO's)
Formative Assessment
Group tutorials to discuss reflection
Formative Assessment
Group tutorials to discuss reflection