PL3PD-Advanced Professional Development

Module Provider: Clinical Language Sciences
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: 6
Terms in which taught: Autumn and Spring
Module Convenor: Mrs CA Fairfield
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0

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Aims:
The aim of this module is to develop a strong understanding of and insight into current professional issues and to extend and refine professional knowledge and skills. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the changing nature of the knowledge base and modes of delivery in the context of health and education.

Assessable learning outcomes:
•Demonstrate and reflect on clinical processes and procedures at a level commensurate with pre-registration requirements
•Show generic skills in collecting information and synthesis of knowledge and clinical skills
•Identify, outline and integrate the issues within the modern NHS relating to clinical governance and clinical effectiveness into their clinical work
•Synthesise theory and skills to produce generic principles that can be applied to any mode of service delivery

Additional outcomes:
The module also aims to assist students in the critical evaluation of collaborative practice in the clinical and educational contexts and critically evaluate their role as a professional member of the team. Students will develop their oral communication skills and their ability to work and facilitate within a larger group context.

Outline content:
This module develops and builds on knowledge, skills and professional issues developed in the previous years. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis, integration and application of theoretical knowledge to holistic case management. It will look at developing these skills within a number of specialised areas. Professional development and working within the NHS is considered under topics of clinical governance, management and service delivery, evidence-based practice and the role of the RCSLT. The final component addresses career issues, applying for jobs, preparation for interviews and continuing professional development.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
There will be 17 hours of teaching delivered in lecture and seminar form in the Autumn and Spring terms. University staff, visiting speech and language therapists and other visiting lecturers and professionals will deliver teaching.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	14	3
Tutorials/seminars
Practicals
Other contact (eg study visits)
Total hours	14	3
Number of essays or assignments		1 portfolio	1
Other (eg major seminar paper)

Assessment:
Coursework: Students will submit a CPD portfolio in the first week of the Summer term.

Relative percentage of coursework: 100%

Penalties for late submission: Penalties for late submission of coursework will be those specified by the University.

Examinations: None

Requirement for pass: A mark of 40% overall

Reassessment arrangements: Coursework will be carried forward if it bears a mark of 40%. Otherwise it must be resubmitted by 1st September.

Last updated: 23 November 2009