2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HECS1123 Theory Practice Module 1 (Apprenticeship)

40 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Joanne Lay
Email: j.lay@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 31 Jan (13mth), 1 July to 31 July (13mth) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

Programme entry criteria

This module is mutually exclusive with

HECS1098

Theory and Practice Module 1

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This is the first theory and practice module within the programme which will be shared by adult, child and mental health nurses. It will have generic and field specific content and introduce the apprentice to the integration of theory for clinical practice. It will explore the nature and definitions of nursing, its professional regulation and develop essential clinical skills.

Objectives

This is the first theory and practice module within the programme which will be shared by adult, child and mental health nurses. It will have generic and field specific content and introduce the apprentice to the integration of theory for clinical practice.

It will explore the nature and definitions of nursing, its professional regulation and develop essential clinical skills. Particular attention will be made to the needs of vulnerable people and the learner's responsibility for safe guarding.

Apprentices will also develop their knowledge of and skills in utilising a range of methods of effective communication with service users and carers that enables them to provide effective person-centred care. Research led teaching will be utilised to introduce apprentices to core skills that will ensure they are able to meet essential needs for service users and carers.

Content will enable apprentices to meet generic competencies and work towards the essential skills required at level 1 and also introduce concepts that are specific to their field of practice.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the apprentices will:

Professional Values:
- Demonstrate ability to practice in accordance with the recognised professional, ethical and legal frameworks that guide nursing practice, recognising own limitations.

Nursing Practice and Decision Making:
- Demonstrate competence of the NMC competencies, elements and skills log required for year 1 preregistration nursing first progression point outcomes. Work towards evidence of achievement of EU directives.
- Demonstrate awareness of the principles of systematic approaches to care, and explain how evidence can be used to inform decision making in clinical care to meet essential physical and mental health needs for service users and carers.
- Develop proficiency through simulation in a range of clinical skills in preparation for practice
- Explain the basic principles of medicines management and demonstrate how to administer medications safely under supervision in accordance with NMC guidelines
- Have explored the nature and definitions of nursing.
- Demonstrate how to recognise potentially vulnerable people and explain the concept of safeguarding and how it relates to vulnerable people.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Have developed a range of communication methods and be able to utilise these in a variety of patient documentation records to ensure safe, effective person centred care and recognise when to consult a third party.

Leadership, management and Team Working:
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of the team
- Be introduced to the concept of research led teaching where apprentices learn about the literature and evidence base for nursing practice.

Skills outcomes
Apprentices will develop a range of effective communication methods and generic competencies/essential skills required at level 1 and these link directly to the NMC stage 1 progression point.

Syllabus

While apprentices will be exposed to some taught contact time and clinical skills practice within the classroom much of the content and learning for this module will be achieved through clinical practice placement.

Generic:
Definitions of nursing, nursing frameworks and holism The NMC, 'The Code' and the 'Guide for apprentice's professional conduct'. Assessment and care planning Clinical skills including: assessment & measurement of temperature, pulse, respiration, BP, BLS, hand hygiene and PPE, source isolation, moving & handling, meeting hygiene needs, elimination needs, pressure area care, immobility, nutrition and feeding. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Introduce key concepts of decision making Admission assessment / discharge planning, record keeping and data protection. Informed consent Introduction to safe medicines management and administration. Safeguarding service users and carers Introduction to conflict resolution First aid principles Introduction to practice requirements, assessment, documentation and the EU directives. Reflection on practice will be developed through regular guided sessions throughout the module which will help apprentices develop knowledge and skills required to address the module assessment placements. Apprentices will begin to achieve learning to meet EU directives through simulated practice and clinical visits.

Field Specific (Adult):
Meeting the specific hygiene needs, elimination needs, pressure area care, immobility, nutrition and feeding of the child, adolescents and young adults, the pregnant woman, the older adult, adults with learning difficulties and / or mental health problems. Introduce key concepts of risk assessment e.g. falls, infection, adverse events There will be no more than 35 hours of simulated practice which will include aspects of practice such as assessment, administration of medicines, urinalysis, first aid, feeding, personal care, oral care, documentation.

Field Specific (Child):
Family centred care Meeting the specific hygiene needs, elimination needs, pressure area care, immobility, nutrition and feeding of infants, children and young people Basic life support in infants and children Breastfeeding and weaning Care of the neonate excluding those requiring intensive care There will be no more than 35 hours of simulated practice which will include aspects of practice such as urinalysis, bed baths, baby baths, mouth care, record keeping, first aid.

Field Specific (Mental Health):
Meeting the specific hygiene needs, elimination needs, pressure area care, immobility, nutrition and feeding of child, adolescents and young adults, the pregnant woman, the older adult, adults with learning difficulties and/or mental health problems. Introduce key concepts of risk assessment e.g. falls, infection, adverse events. Self-awareness, using own narrative as a lifeline/personal journey Values, attitudes, and beliefs Emotional impact of self on own practice and professional boundaries Person-centred care Introduction to the 10 Essential Shared Capabilities (DH 2004) that underpin mental health practice with exploration of values-based practice. There will be no more than 35 hours of simulated practice which will include aspects of practice such as assessment, administration of medicines, urinalysis, first aid, feeding, personal care, oral care, documentation.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Visit	45	1.00	45.00
Clinical Practice	188	1.00	187.50
Clinical Practice	555	1.00	555.00
Group learning	4	2.00	8.00
Lecture	8	1.00	8.00
Practical	5	2.00	10.00
Simulated Practice	35	1.00	35.00
Tutorial	18	2.00	36.00
Independent online learning hours			50.00
Private study hours			253.00
Total Contact hours			884.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			1,187.50

Private study

The apprentices will be provided with learning resources to support taught sessions. All resources and reading lists will be accessed via the VLE. Apprentices will be directed to guided study; the philosophy will be to create an environment of blended learning. Clinical skills acquisition will be supported with materials and examples from practice.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Academic support for academic work will provide formative feedback in accordance with School of Healthcare guidelines. Apprentices will be able to develop confidence in clinical skills through simulated practice with opportunities to gain feedback on performance from peers and tutors during the session. Apprentices will have a NMC qualified mentor when out in practice who will give on-going feedback on performance as well as through the formalised process of the interview schedule (initial, intermediate and final) within the PAD. Skills acquisition is recorded within the OAR skills log.

Monitoring of Progress:
Apprentices will be monitored through the practice assessment documents. Apprentices will complete 6 days of non-assessed clinical practice in the student’s first semester where they will complete a formative booklet to guide their written essay to be submitted midway of the next semester. The placement will occur in the student's second semester. If a apprentice fails to achieve an element within a placement due to lack of opportunity, an action plan will be developed to ensure that it is achieved. Reflection on practice tutorial groups will enable scope for feedback on clinical placement issues and making links between the theoretical learning and application to practice.

Students complete a workbook during their orientation to practice and are given feedback to assist their development and understanding.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2500 words	100.00
Oral Presentation	FORMATIVE: Group presentations and feedback from peers and facilitator	0.00
Placement Assessment	Practice Assessment Documentation/ Ongoing Achievement Record (Pass/Fail)	0.00
Written Work	FORMATIVE: Workbook	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Both elements of the assessment must be successfully completed. There is no compensation between elements.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 22/06/2018

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