HC3C28: Professional Study

Module Provider:

School of Health and Social Care

Number of credits:

40 [20 ECTS credits]

Level:

H (Honours)

Terms in which taught:

Module Convenor:

Ms L Chapman

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Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2007/8

Aims:
The final phase of the BSc Advanced Professional Practice programme aims to facilitate the student in drawing together the various aspects of the taught course with the academic skills developed and through engaging with a particular area of critical study, relate their conclusions to their own area of practice. This process is designed to develop the skills and expertise required facilitiating the continued professional development of the practitioner.

Assessable learning outcomes:
To critically evaluate an area of interest that is of relevance to the student's professional practice area
To explore the implictions of their research for their own area of practice and make recommendations accordingly
To engage in a reflective process in order to faciltitate continued professional development

Additional outcomes:
Students will demonstrate:
The development of analytical and critical appraisal skills
Reflection in order to enhance their own professional and personal development.

Outline content:
This will be dictated by the area of practice chosen for the focus of the study and guided by the supervisor.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The foundation skills for the professional study will be addressed in the compulsory module HC3C37 Research, and through feedback from assessed work during the programme.

In recognition of the possible loneliness associated with self directed study, at the commencement of the professional study phase, the Course Co-ordinator will facilitate the students to come together as a group within the University to form a support group and share ideas and progress. It is envisaged that the support group would become self supportive following the initial group tutorial.

Students will be assigned a professional study supervisor who will oversee the development of the work via tutorials. The topic area for the professional study will be agreed with the Course Co-ordinator in the first instance and an appropriate supervisor identified.

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