2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
HECS5289M International Healthcare
15 creditsClass Size: 25
If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.
Module manager: Jimmy Choo
Email: j.choo@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Students must have the ability to study at Level M and be registered on a Master's Healthcare programme.This module is mutually exclusive with
| HECS3169 | International Healthcare |
| HECS5288M | European Nursing Network Module |
Module replaces
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module enables the student to develop knowledge and understanding and to critically analyse many of the issues which affect healthcare in the global setting. It is divided into two key components. The first is based within the University and is focused upon preparing the student for their international placement and developing an understanding of the healthcare provision in another country through debate, discussion and critical analysis.The second component is a 2 week observational placement in a healthcare organisation in another country of the student’s choice, determined in negotiation with the module manager. This gives opportunities to enhance awareness of other cultures and critically analyse the economic, social and political issues that influence other healthcare systems. On return from their placement the student will share their experience with other students undertaking the module by giving a presentation.Objectives
Students can critically discuss:- Healthcare systems in countries outside the UK including economic factors and social and political influences
- Obligations and expectations of undertaking an observational role in another healthcare system
- Factors linked to the international migration of healthcare professionals
- Aspects of professional development through reflection, critical analysis and self-management.
Undertake a 2 week observational placement in an healthcare environment within a country outside the UK
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
- Critically analyse the value of sharing and exchanging multi-cultural knowledge and experience
- Debate and critically evaluate learning experiences with colleagues
- Undertake an analysis of healthcare provision within another country
- Critically analyse how different cultures impact on the healthcare professional’s role.
Skills outcomes
Research critique, analytical skills, knowledge of international healthcare systems, negotiation skills, communication and language skills, presentational skills.
Syllabus
- Student preparation for international placement
- Expectation and obligations of/to placement
- Discuss and critically evaluate healthcare systems in countries to be visited
- Healthcare: an international perspective
- Aspects of participating in international research - a personal narrative
- Analyse 'push' and 'pull' factors in healthcare migration
- Undertake 2 week observational international placement
- Give presentation of international placement experience
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Placement | 75 | 1.00 | 75.00 |
| Group learning | 3 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Lecture | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
| Seminar | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
| Tutorial | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
| Private study hours | 48.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 102.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
- Preparing for the exchange, flights, accommodation, visa, immunisations, insurance etc.- Survival language as appropriate
- Exploring details about the country's location, industry, population etc.
- Examining and researching information about the healthcare system of country to be visited
- Placement observational experience
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Regular individual meetings to monitor student progress in managing international placement- Feedback from student presentations and seminars
- Academic support for assessment
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2000 words | 70.00 |
| Poster Presentation | Poster | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Producing a poster will enable students to identify key themes in relation to the set criteria which they can then expand upon in their written essay. The essay will also enable students to put the poster into context. There will be compensation between the elements of assessment
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 19/07/2016
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