MODULE DETAILS
Module title / Practice Placement 4
Module code / PT648
Credit value / 20
Level
Mark the box to the right of the appropriate level with an ‘X’ / Level 4 / Level 5 / Level 6 / x / Level 7 / Level 8
Level 0 (for modules at foundation level)
Entry criteria for registration on this module
Pre-requisites
Specify in terms of module codes or equivalent / Completion of HE740 and HE741
Co-requisite modules
Specify in terms of module codes or equivalent
Module delivery
Mode of delivery / Taught / Distance / Placement / x / Online
Other
Pattern of delivery / Weekly / Block / x / Other / Intensive over 6 weeks
When module is delivered / Semester 1 / x / Semester 2 / Throughout year
Other / This is an accelerated programme so modules sit outside the traditional university timings. This module will run in their 1st year on the course.
Brief description of module content and/ or aims
Overview (max 80 words) / This module focuses on the development of the student’s knowledge, skills and attitudes in the practice setting. During the module the student is in direct contact with service users, observing and partaking in professional practice, working as part of the interprofessional team and starting to develop their ability to problem solve and evaluate the treatment/management programmes they are part of to meet the needs of individual service users. This will enable the student to integrate this practice experience into the subsequent modules of their problem based learning course.
Module team/ author/ coordinator(s) / Sarah - Jane Ryan Practice Education Tutor, Practice educators and visiting academic tutors.
School / School of Health Professions
Site/ campus where delivered / Practice placement sites across the South East region that offers placements to physiotherapy students from the University of Brighton.
Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course
Course / Status (mandatory/ compulsory/ optional)
MSc/PgDip in Rehabilitation Science (Physiotherapy) / Mandatory
MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
Aims /
- To enable students to apply the knowledge, fundamental skills and attitudes gained on their first two campus based modules in assessment and treatment /management in a variety of practice settings
- To enable students to observe and reflect on health professionals adapting to a variety of situations within different practice settings.
- To enable students to develop their interpersonal skills in the holistic management of service users.
- To enable students to integrate with other members of the therapeutic /interprofessional team
- To enable students to reflect on and evaluate their practice in the light of experience and advice
Learning outcomes / On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Engage, show interest and demonstrate initiative in team working
- Seekguided and independent learning opportunities in the context of the placement
- Integrate basic principles of communication with staff, patients and relevant others and reflect and take actions on feedback.
- Appreciateand apply ethical and professional codes of conduct and their scope of practice within inter-professional working.
- Interact with patients, their carers and others in caring and compassionate manner, demonstrating respect, dignity, confidentiality for the patient's persona
- Engage in the treatment and management of patients in collaboration and under guidance of members of MDT in the context and boundaries of their own abilities observing safe practice
Content / 6 weeks practical experience in a practice setting.
Integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to the area of practice.
Learning support / Practice based education handbook. Introductory workshops and structured debriefing sessions following practice based experience. Student Central. Peer support in the university and practice setting. Support from Practice educators and visiting tutors. Learning resources relating to practice sites.
Teaching and learning activities
Details of teaching and learning activities / Intensive six week practice placement block where students will integrate their knowledge, fundamental skills and professionalism to the area of practice working with their peers and members of MDT as appropriate. This will be facilitated by the practice educator using a number of different strategies outlined above.
Allocation of study hours (indicative)
Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours / Study hours
SCHEDULED / This is an indication of the number of hours students can expect to spend in scheduled teaching activities including lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and workshops, supervised time in workshops/ studios, fieldwork, external visits, and work-based learning.
GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY / All students are expected to undertake guided independent study which includes wider reading/ practice, follow-up work, the completion of assessment tasks, and revisions.
PLACEMENT / The placement is a specific type of learning away from the University that is not work-based learning or a year abroad. / 200
TOTAL STUDY HOURS / 200
Assessment tasks
Details of assessment for this module / Reflective portfolio
This will include: Formative: Selection of formative reflective statements relating to communication, professional practice, assessment, treatment/management supported by peer, tutor and practice educators. This will be discussed with their peers and practice educator on placement and with their personal tutor on return to University.
Summative:
Part 1. A written reflectiveessay of a critical incident from their practice. (equivalent to 2000 words)(Assessed at level 7)
LO3
Part 2. Practice; Continuous assessment of the students’ practice by the practice educator during the placement (Assessed at level 6) ; e.g.
LO1, LO2, LO4, LO5,LO6
- interpersonal skills,
-safe practice
- professional and anti-discriminatory behaviour, in accordance to the HCPC Rules of Professional Conduct.
Appropriate guidance regarding the assessment process will be provided by the visiting tutor.
Student must pass both parts (1 and 2) for the successful completion of module.
Types of assessment task[1]
Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or which are required for progression. / % weighting
(or indicate if component is pass/fail)
WRITTEN / Written exam
COURSEWORK / Written assignment / 100%
PRACTICAL / Practice / Pass/Fail
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Area examination board / MSc/PgDip in Rehabilitation Science (Physiotherapy) examination boards
Refer to Faculty Office for guidance in completing the following sections
External examiners
Name / Position and institution / Date appointed / Date tenure ends
Dr. Judith Lane / Lecturer in Physiotherapy
School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU / July 2012 / July 2016
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Date of first approval
Only complete where this is not the first version
Date of last revision
Only complete where this is not the first version
Date of approval for this version
Version number / 1
Modules replaced
Specify codes of modules for which this is a replacement / PT345-PT349
Note: module descriptors PT645/PT646/PT647/PT648/PT649 are identical in content. Any change must be made to all 5 modules.
[1]Set exercises,which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are included under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task.