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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CPCH5004M Communication and Management Skills

7.5 creditsClass Size: 95

Module manager: Dr Tim Lee
Email: childhealth@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Feb to 31 Mar (Adv pre 2223) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Objectives

On completion of this module, students will:
- have improved their skills in communicating with both colleagues and patients;
- have the opportunity to reflect on problems arising in the course of their work, and how they might be handled;
- understand the structure and functioning of the NHS.

Syllabus

This module helps participants consider how to communicate effectively with children, their parents and colleagues.

The course focuses on listening skills, communication in the clinical setting, handling difficult situations, written communication, presentation of papers and lectures, and understanding management issues in working in the NHS.

Students are encouraged to discuss cases and situations which have arisen in their work.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture101.0010.00
Seminar102.0020.00
Private study hours45.00
Total Contact hours30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)75.00

Private study

30 Contact Hours are scheduled for this module, however the amount and length of the lectures and seminars will vary from year to year. The information tabled above provides guidance only.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Attendance monitoring
- VLE-tutorials
- Meeting with tutor.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Assignment.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: 28/04/2015

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