Module Descriptors
COMPETENCIES IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (1)
XHFD40059
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 18
Independent Study Hours: 282
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
- COMPUTER BASED ASSIGNMENT weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be enrolled on the FdSc Integrated in employment in a Health or Social Care environment
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (18)
6 hours - Lectures
6 hours - Workshops
3 hours - Group/individual tutorials
3 hours - Seminar presentations
Independent Study Hours: (282)
250 hours - Work based learning and reflective journal
10 hours - Reading
10 hours - Preparation for formative tutorials and seminar
12 hours - Summative assessment preparation
6 hours - Lectures
6 hours - Workshops
3 hours - Group/individual tutorials
3 hours - Seminar presentations
Independent Study Hours: (282)
250 hours - Work based learning and reflective journal
10 hours - Reading
10 hours - Preparation for formative tutorials and seminar
12 hours - Summative assessment preparation
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to enable students to develop a range of work-based competences linked to the skills for health national occupational standards for health and social care appropriate to their specific areas of practice and reflect on how they have put these skills into practice. The student will explore concepts and models of reflection, for instance reflection in and on action
Module Texts
Department of Health (2007) Essence of Care: Benchmarks for the care environment London: DoH
Department of Health (2001) Essence of Care: Patient focused benchmarking for healthcare Professionals. London DoH
Doherty, L. and Lister, S. (2008) Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Procedures 7th Edition Oxford: Palgrave Macmillan
Taylor, B. J. (2006) Reflective Practice: A guide for nurses and midwives. Milton Keynes: Open University Press
Department of Health (2001) Essence of Care: Patient focused benchmarking for healthcare Professionals. London DoH
Doherty, L. and Lister, S. (2008) Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Procedures 7th Edition Oxford: Palgrave Macmillan
Taylor, B. J. (2006) Reflective Practice: A guide for nurses and midwives. Milton Keynes: Open University Press
Module Resources
Access to computer and projector
Internet facilities
Simulation skills equipment
Internet facilities
Simulation skills equipment
Module Additional Assessment Details
Profile of evidence related to competency (addressing LO's 1 and 2) pass/fail
Reflective essay 2000 words (addressing LO 3) 100%
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Formative assessment will include:
- Keeping of a reflective journal which will form the basis of work based and classroom discussions
- Individual and group tutorials
- Seminar presentation to peers
Reflective essay 2000 words (addressing LO 3) 100%
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Formative assessment will include:
- Keeping of a reflective journal which will form the basis of work based and classroom discussions
- Individual and group tutorials
- Seminar presentation to peers