End of Life Care - UH-000725

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities (Equality Act 2010). We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University. We encourage local, national and international applications who meet entry criteria and visa requirements. International applicants can receive additional assistance from the International Office Entry Requirements. Students whose first language is not English and who are applying for this course will normally be required to demonstrate an IELTs score of 6.5, with no less than a score of 6.0 in any one element.
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at the following link: <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>. Further information related to the School APL process can be found on the School Virtual Learning environment . <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/</a>
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in the ‘Regulations for Awards’ which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>
In line with the Equality Act (2010) every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement-regardless of any disability will be given the same opportunity in the selection process. General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: <a href="mailto:disability@hud.ac.uk">disability@hud.ac.uk</a>
Further information is available at their website at:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/</a>
16.5      The specific entry requirements and admission criteria for this course are detailed below.
The admission requirements for taught postgraduate courses shall normally be a good honours degree (or equivalent study at FHEQ level 6) of a recognised university or comparable institution
16.6      In courses/modules where support in practice and/or summative assessment requires a clinical educator/mentor in order to meet the intended learning outcomes:
<ul>
<li>The student is responsible for identifying a suitable person as part of the admissions process.</li>
<li>The module leader is responsible for identifying and recording that the person is appropriately qualified and has agreed to support the student.</li>
<li>Where this person is required to be a professionally recognised mentor/’sign off’ mentor and they are already listed on the local mentor register, this will be sufficient evidence for acceptance.</li>
<li>In other circumstances the practice educator/mentor will submit a CV to the course leader that will be approved at SAVP.</li>
</ul>
Postgraduate Certificate in End of Life Care
Registered Health and Social Care Practitioners with an interest in End of Life Care an honours degree (or equivalent study at FHEQ level 6) are eligible to apply for this course.

UH-000725 - End of Life Care

Masters Compulsory

Masters Core

Masters Optional

Masters Level

Structure

practise in liaison with other healthcare professionals and engage with service users in order to maximise the quality of the client experience. 

communicate effectively and work as a member of a team to enhance healthcare delivery;.

adopt a critical awareness of the importance of continuing professional development and demonstrate a commitment to the lifelong learning process.

selectively use appropriate models for critical reflection as an effective learning strategy and to  identify skills and knowledge deficits.

develop professional relationships to enable practise in partnership with other health, social care and third sector professionals.

promote inter-dependent working as a means of safe-guarding practice and improving patient outcomes.

demonstrate critical analysis of the evidence necessary to initiate change and innovation at the leading edge of current practice.



critically analyse ways in which health and social care needs of an individual during the different stages of end of life are assessed, debating the appropriateness of frameworks, methodologies and processes used for data collection and interpretation.

critically examine and justify the use of a range of frameworks for analysis of published research findings, guidelines and other appropriate sources of information, utilised to establish the evidence base for clinical practice in end of life care and management.

critically apply professional principles, legal and ethical theories within clinical practice.

demonstrate the ability to utilise evidence based rationales in practice.

utilise enhanced communication skills for dissemination of information to diverse groups and addressing complex care needs.

synthesise collective evidence to make coherent proposals for change and lead innovations in practice. 

form collaborative relationships with service users to provide holistic, empowering and tailored support.

utilise critical thought and advanced problem-solving skills in resolving issues arising in practice.

demonstrate an in-depth critical awareness and knowledge of theoretical concepts underpinning the delivery of quality care;

critically evaluate the theoretical underpinnings and evidence base for therapeutic regimes and other specific interventions;

practise as an agent of change utilising critical reflection in their field of practice.

Critically apply professional principles, legal and ethical theories within clinical practice.

accept accountability for their own practice and new responsibilities.

critically analyse current information from a variety of sources that can be utilised to provide a strong evidence base for practice and the methodologies available to explore practice rationales and critique their implementation.

The methods for the validation and annual evaluation of courses, including those validated by external bodies, and for the review of teaching and research and of academic support services are specified in the University Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa</a>
The School is committed to comprehensive student engagement and works actively with the University of Huddersfield Student Union to support this through the student representative system. See further information at: <a href="http://www.huddersfield.su/course-reps">http://www.huddersfield.su/course-reps</a>
Within the School students are represented at committee level through Student Panels to the School Board. The School also has a Student Council. Individual feedback on the quality and standards of teaching and learning is received through module and course evaluations.
An effective external examination system is managed by Registry and all reports are viewed at University, School and course levels. External examiner and student feedback, as well as statistical data about the course is reported through the course committee structure and scrutinised through the University wide annual evaluation process.

UH-000725

This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
The independent review of quality of health provision in the School jointly undertaken by QAA and the Department of Health in December 2005 concluded that there was confidence in all disciplines, with commendations for learning and teaching, and for student progression. In particular the reviewers were very impressed with the relationship between the University and the NHS.
The outcome of the most recent institutional audit can be found at:
<a href="http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx">http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx</a>
The Postgraduate Certificate courses were reviewed as part of the Undergraduate / Postgraduate Specialist Skills and Post Registration Development (SSPRD) Subject Review, conducted in accordance with the University Quality Assurance processes in April 2019 and successfully revalidated for 5 years.

The University has implemented a personal academic tutor system for students. This system aims to both improve the student experience of learning and teaching, and increase student retention and achievement rates. Specifically personal academic tutors:
• Provide a personal contact for the student within the University and the School. • Act as a liaison between the student and course leaders to seek any improvements required • Support the PDP process • Offer guidance, assistance and support in managing the students’ academic experience • Recognise when the problems presented are beyond the personal academic tutors’ competence and seek guidance and support for the student through the University and/or School referral processes. • Work with students to review and reflect upon their own progress and if necessary on ways to improve it. • Take part in supportive training events.
Where personal academic tutor arrangements do not apply, the first point of contact for students is the Student Hub.
Module Leader The module leader is responsible for teaching, learning and assessment of the modules within this course.
Course Leader The course leader is responsible for the entire quality assurance arrangements for the course.
Mentor / Clinical Educator For modules where there is a practice requirement, students will be supported by a practitioner in practice, who has expertise in the specific subject/practice area.

End of Life Care

Term 1

Year 1

Copied from 2022.01 - PG Cert - End of Life Care Sept PT  Sept Start

The School of Human &amp; Health Sciences has the Student Hub, based in HWG/24, where students can come in and talk to a member of staff. Colleagues in the Student Hub can deal with the following queries:
<ul>
<li>Course-related concerns (particularly if they have complex needs and may need referral to other services as well)</li>
<li>Quick queries about the extension and extenuating circumstances processes (including problems with submitting requests)</li>
<li>Regulatory queries</li>
<li>Appointment booking</li>
<li>Welfare support</li>
<li>Signposting</li>
</ul>
Staff and students can email the Student Hub at <a href="mailto:hhsstudentsupport@hud.ac.uk">hhsstudentsupport@hud.ac.uk</a> and call on 01484 473092.
We also have a Guidance and Support Team, based in HWG/18, just behind the Student Hub. Students can book face-to-face, Teams or phone appointments to speak to one of the Guidance and Support Officers.
 
The Guidance and Support Team can be contacted at <a href="mailto:HHS-Guidance@hud.ac.uk">HHS-Guidance@hud.ac.uk</a> .
 
The team can support students with these queries:
<ul>
<li>Pregnancy support and risk assessment</li>
<li>One-to-one support appointments (these need to be booked in advance and are available face-to-face, via Teams and by phone)</li>
<li>In-depth regulatory advice</li>
<li>Support for suspended students</li>
<li>Advising students about appeal outcomes</li>
<li>Informal and formal attendance meetings</li>
<li>Safeguarding</li>
</ul>