2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARCS1112 Introduction to the Role of the Healthcare Professional

20 creditsClass Size: 120

Module manager: Mrs Kath Guyers
Email: k.m.guyers@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Normally standard entry criteria for BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.

This module is mutually exclusive with

ARCS1100

Introduction to Professional Issues for Healthcare Scientist

Module replaces

HECS1100 Learning Together Working Together

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the role within their healthcare profession and the wider healthcare environment. It is based on the 6 values of the NHS Constitution. Students will have the opportunity for interprofessional learning in some elements of the module with Healthcare Science students from Audiology and Cardiac Physiology programmes.Information literature and evidence based practice will underpin the module and a study skills workshop will ensure the students are signposted to the requirements of degree level study

Objectives

The module will begin to develop knowledge and understanding of the nature and expectations of their chosen profession and how their profession integrates with the other professions represented in the Interdisciplinary session on the module.

Students will begin to explore the fundamental concepts which underpin contemporary healthcare practice. They will be introduced to the historical, cultural and legislative changes which have influenced the development of the modern NHS on a national and local level.

The module will be delivered using the 6 values of the NHS constitution alongside their professional and regulatory body requirements and reference will be made to the University of Leeds Partnership:

- Working together for patients
- Respect and dignity
- Everyone counts
- Commitment to quality of care
- Compassion
- Improving lives

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

1. Discuss the importance of communication in the healthcare setting
2. Understand the concept of person centred care
3. Recognise their role in relation to team working
4. Understand the concept of ethical practice in relation to respect and dignity
5. Review the psychology of health/sociology of health and social care
6. Understand reflection in terms of their own practice
7. Discuss professionalism and Interdisciplinary working including conduct
8. Understand the information literacy, evidence based practice and study skills that underpin the module.

Skills outcomes
The role of the profession as a healthcare professional both within the profession and the wider healthcare environment.

Syllabus

Development of the NHS
Communication
Person Centred Care
Team working
Ethics
Psychology of health/sociology of health and social care
Reflection
Professionalism
Information literacy
Evidence based practice
Study skills

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Tutorial	20	1.00	20.00
Independent online learning hours			10.00
Private study hours			150.00
Total Contact hours			40.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Private study time will be spent reading literature and preparation for lectures and tutorials and assessment.

Independent study will be in completing the online guided study packages.

Throughout the module there will be an increasing emphasis upon independence in learning.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Monitoring of progress will be through their participation within the tutorial sessions and group work activities and completion of the online guided study package.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	3,500 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/04/2017

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