Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE WORK BASED PROJECT
XHFD50041
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 12
Independent Study Hours: 288
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PROJECT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Hull, C., Redfern, L. and Shuttleworth, A (2005) (2nd Ed) Profiles & Portfolios: A Guide for Health and Social Care, Basingstoke, Palgrave MacMillan
Mumford, A. (1997) Action Learning at Work, Aldershot. Gower. ISBN 0-566-07890-2
HMSO (1998) Human Rights Act, London, The Stationery Office, ISBN 0 10 5442984 http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts1998/19980042.htm
Mumford, A. (1997) Action Learning at Work, Aldershot. Gower. ISBN 0-566-07890-2
HMSO (1998) Human Rights Act, London, The Stationery Office, ISBN 0 10 5442984 http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts1998/19980042.htm
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students to hand in a Portfolio which must will include the following sections:-
a) an introduction to the student (500 words) (10%)
b) evidence of personal and professional development during the course (20%)
c) an analysis of the degree to which equality and diversity legislation are reflected in their work base (10%)
d) an analysis of a professional issue / area of work considered of interest to the student based on your formative proposal, commenting particularly on any ethical or professional issues pertinent to your chosen area (2000 words) (40%)
e) an outline dissemination activity of their chosen area of study (10%)
f) a training and development plan (linked to the original plan developed in the study skills module if appropriate). (10%)
g) a record of the hours achieved at your work base
(outcomes 1,2,3 and 4)
Formative: To submit a proposal of no more than 500 words outlining your chosen area of interest
a) an introduction to the student (500 words) (10%)
b) evidence of personal and professional development during the course (20%)
c) an analysis of the degree to which equality and diversity legislation are reflected in their work base (10%)
d) an analysis of a professional issue / area of work considered of interest to the student based on your formative proposal, commenting particularly on any ethical or professional issues pertinent to your chosen area (2000 words) (40%)
e) an outline dissemination activity of their chosen area of study (10%)
f) a training and development plan (linked to the original plan developed in the study skills module if appropriate). (10%)
g) a record of the hours achieved at your work base
(outcomes 1,2,3 and 4)
Formative: To submit a proposal of no more than 500 words outlining your chosen area of interest
Module Indicative Content
Extracting academic value from employment.
Time management & organising learning plans.
The Human Rights Act, Age discrimination, Anti-Discriminatory practice: Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Sexual Discrimination - Equal Pay, Sexual Orientation, Religion and Belief, Race Relations Act.
Boundaries in relation to their role
Codes of conduct, Bacp & Fdap. DANOS.
Issues in research
Health and Safety (DANOS BD4 / Health and Safety Law)
Time management & organising learning plans.
The Human Rights Act, Age discrimination, Anti-Discriminatory practice: Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Sexual Discrimination - Equal Pay, Sexual Orientation, Religion and Belief, Race Relations Act.
Boundaries in relation to their role
Codes of conduct, Bacp & Fdap. DANOS.
Issues in research
Health and Safety (DANOS BD4 / Health and Safety Law)
Module Resources
Lectures, peers, work placements, access to a PC, databases and web pages, library and learning resource centre, TV and video, flipchart and pens, Staffordshire University skills website. Stoke on Trent College Drug education intranet site. Tutorials available in person and via e-mail.
Module Learning Strategies
Students will participate in group supervision, bringing issues of case work and group practice (3%)
Personal Tutorials (2%)
Portfolio preparation 95%
Information and materials will be made available via blackboard to support student learning
Personal Tutorials (2%)
Portfolio preparation 95%
Information and materials will be made available via blackboard to support student learning