Module catalogue: SH4050

SH4050 - Introduction to Effective Practice in Health & Social Care (2024/25)

Module specification

Module approved to run in 2024/25

Module title

Introduction to Effective Practice in Health & Social Care

Module level

Certificate (04)

Credit rating for module

School

School of Social Sciences and Professions

Total study hours

150

14 hours	Assessment Preparation / Delivery
100 hours	Guided independent study
36 hours	Scheduled learning & teaching activities

Assessment components

Type	Weighting	Qualifying mark	Description
Group Presentation	100%		Group presentation alongside 500 word written group reflection

Running in 2024/25

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)

Period	Campus	Day	Time	Module Leader
Spring semester	North	Tuesday	Afternoon
Autumn semester	North	Thursday	Afternoon

Module summary

The module seeks to provide learners with opportunities development and reflection over key skills and issues in effective practice. It applies a combination of student engagement and active learning with theoretical concepts, principles and case studies to enable to critically evaluate communication and practice skills in the context of health and social care.

This module aims to:

• Develop ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Develop key skills in team work and problem solving
• Promote understanding of key values and ethical principles in health and social care
• Develop self-awareness and self-reflection in relation to key issues in health and social care
• Develop ability for evaluation, analysis and critical thinking through the use of case studies and problem-based learning

Syllabus

The module will address the following topics in turn:

• Student and group identity
• What does being ‘professional’ mean?
• Basics of effective communication
• Introducing values based practice
• Current critical issues in health and social care practice
• Effective responses and solutions to critical issues in health and social care

Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity

A range of teaching methods will be used throughout this module: lectures, presentations, seminars, workshops and discussions, case studies, and problem-based learning. Additionally, relevant and relatable media will be used where appropriate to augment learning materials and activities. Applying the flipped-classroom approach, students will be required to read set texts and articles and to discuss these in classes and seminars. Additional resources will be available online via WebLearn.

Module staff will be available to provide face-to-face, telephone, and email support to students during and outside timetabled sessions.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the module, the student will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively and professionally with a range of health and social care stakeholders
2. Understand the role of values and attitudes in professional practice in health and social care
3. Evaluate effective practice in health and social care
4. Reflect on personal development of key communication and practice skills

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