HS177-4-AT-SA:
Introduction to Interprofessional Working
2023/24
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Autumn Special
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Monday 22 April 2024
Friday 28 June 2024
15
09 January 2024
Requisites for this module
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FDSCB745CA Nursing Associate,
FDSCB745OD Nursing Associate
The module will provide the opportunity to explore and develop an individual's understanding of professional and interprofessional working in health and social care environments.
The aim of the module is to introduce the concepts of professional and interprofessional practice in healthand social care environments.
On successful completion of this module, the learner shouldbe able to: 1.Demonstrate the concepts and roles of professional and interprofessional practice within health and social care contexts2.Demonstrate the effective use of relevant and appropriate evidence to inform your learning 3.Demonstrate the concepts of effective interprofessional working4.Demonstrate the challenges associated with interprofessional team working
There will always be a need for professionals to work collaboratively if they are to provide the highest standard of care.Interprofessional working encourages practitioners to understand the roles of other professionals and to learn from each other, as well as from service users and carers, to ensure the full benefit of this collaboration is realised. It is an essential element of both education and practice for today's professionals.
Overview:This module utilises a range of teaching and learning methods so all learning styles are accommodated for, support is provided on a class, group and individual basis. A considerable amount of extension activities are provided within the module to accommodate the wide range of student abilities.Lectures: A wide range of electronic media such as PowerPoint, video clips, images and audio will be utilised. Class room, Zoom and independent and group work activities. Student led activities. Independent: There are several formative activities used within the module to promote independent learning as well as module material to direct students to key resources.Placement: The learners are employed in clinical practice and will not attend additional placements during this module.Online: Social media and Virtual Learning Environments utilised, zoom, webinars, panopto. There are a range of forums, screen casts and interactive learning activities used to support learning.Tutorials:Personal and group tutorials are available throughout the module and it is expected that you meet with the module lead at least once during the module to discuss written work.
It is the student's responsibility to attend group tutorials and to arrange any personal tutorials with the module lead. Resources and instructions are available on MOODLESkills:All students will be provided with opportunities to practice skills relevant to the module. Practical sessions will support clinical practice and provide opportunity to reflect on practice There are formative activities that are included within the module to assess the acquisition of necessary skills such as essay writing, use of IT and communication skill.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
HS177 Summative Submission (Oct 23 - SA) |
19/06/2024 |
100% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mrs Wendy Rajah, email: wrajah@essex.ac.uk.
Wendy Rajah
Jennifer Weston - hscsouapp@essex.ac.uk
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No
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Dr Victor Abu
London South Bank University
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 24 hours, 24 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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