(FdSc) Foundation Degree of Science
Assistant Practitioner
Current
University of Essex
University of Essex
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Foundation Degree
Full-time
FDSCL515
10/05/2023
Details
Professional accreditation
None
Admission criteria
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code
Course qualifiers
A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The
specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
None
Rules of assessment
Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.
Additional notes
None
External examiners
Miss Joanne Bartlett
Academic Lead/Practice Tutor
The Open University
External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment.
External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
Programme aims
The overriding aims of the curriculum are to establish systems and processes to develop the skills and knowledge that employers need to fulfil the role of the Assistant Practitioner and to provide an educational framework to enable career progression.
- Widen access to accredited programmes for existing NHS staff and new recruits to enable them to fulfil the role of Associate Practitioner safely and competently
- Create flexible, inter-professional learning pathways to bridge the skill gaps of the NHS workforce while meeting the learning needs and aspirations of individuals
- Develop and sustain personal effectiveness by developing self-awareness, confidence and autonomy
- Maximise and formalise practice-based learning opportunities and expertise
- Involvement of employers in the delivery, assessment and monitoring within the workplace
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
A1: An understanding of the complex nature of health care delivery, including the socioeconomic, political, legal and ethical influences
A2: An understanding of the theories, principles and concepts underpinning current professional activity
A3: An understanding of the political, cultural and professional issues that hinder and facilitate team work
A4: An understanding of the concept of risk and safety culture and the system of clinical governance as a quality system
A5: Understanding of research methods and research evidence pertinent to area of clinical practice
Learning methods
A1-A5 Face to face teaching to introduce material in a structured manner with opportunity for class discussion
On-line learning of new material and on-line exercise to test understanding Individual assignment peer review, and group work, utilising inquiry based approaches.
A4 is further supported by directed personal reflection on personal experience of mentorship relationships and through tutorial support and supervision.
A5 is achieved through group work, presentations and critical appraisal of research literature.
Assessment methods
A1 to A5 are assessed by course work and written exam
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
B1: Analyse professional practice/education/health care issues, informed by current development
B2: Use a range of skills, techniques, approaches and materials relevant to health care practice/education/management, informed by current thinking and policy, the profession's evolving evidence base and developments.
B3: Deal with complex ethical and professional issues, making informed judgements on matters that are explicitly addressed within existing codes, standards and protocols.
B4: Develop creative responses to problems and issues
B5: Practice in ways that draw on reflection of practice and responsibilities
Learning methods
B1-B5 is achieved through a combination of group and individual activities.
Face to face teaching and Web CT are used to introduce new material and explore within a group setting and online discussion.
Web CT which provides structured learning at the students own pace enables the student to deepen and strengthen this learning through enquiry based learning
Assessment methods
B1-B5 are assessed by course work and written exam.
C: Practical skills
C1: Perform their role safety and competently with minimum supervision
C2: Demonstrate co-ordinated performance, and be confident in the delivery of care
C3: Take a leadership role in care delivery and within a specific team context
Learning methods
C1-C3 are achieved through on-line problem based learning, practical demonstration, role-play, course work, OSCE and Short Answer Tests.
Assessment methods
C1-C3 are assessed by course work, written exam and work based assessment
D: Key skills
D1: Able to write clearly and effectively and effectively present information verbally
D2: i) Use the Internet, ii) Access data via library, health websites, Trusts, and iii) Use audio-visual presentation tools and techniques.
D3: Interpret and report : calculate fluid intake and output, awareness of drug calculations
D4: Identify problems emerging from theory and practice
D5: Motivate and work within a team context, demonstrate an awareness of personal limitations and scope of practice, and take responsibility for ones own work
D6: Able to respond appropriately and effectively to feedback from staff supervision and guidance, able to plan work so it is submitted complete and on time and able to improve own performance. Demonstrate an aptitude for continuing to advance knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learning need.
Learning methods
D1-D4 and D6 are achieved through on-line problem based learning, course work, OSCE and Short Answer Tests.
D5 is developed through practice based learning
Assessment methods
D1-D6 are assessed by course work, written exam and work based assessment.