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School:
School of Human and Health Sciences
Credit Rating:
30
Level (including FHEQ):
F (FHEQ Level 4)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2020-04-01
Module Leader:
Stephen Hemingway
Version Number
2022.01
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical Classes and Demonstrations
Work Based Learning
Synopsis
This module provides the opportunity for you to develop the foundation knowledge required in relation to policy, professional values and communication. You will learn theory and practical skills, enabling you to develop the professional behaviour required as a Trainee Nursing Associate, connected to safety, safeguarding and protection of people of … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
This module will draw strongly on your experience in practice, and of working with other professionals and service users. It will be delivered by a module team with representatives from all fields of nursing. You will receive lectures, work in groups and undertake directed learning that will include online learning … For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
Care, compassion and communication
• The nursing associate and the Law
• Ethical dilemmas in associate nursing
• Application of the principles of ‘The Code’ (2015)
• Professional identity and professional behaviour
• Personal and professional values
• Equality and diversity- culture, religion, spiritual beliefs, gender and sexuality
Organisational aspects … For more content click the Read More button below.
• Introduction to safeguarding – the basic principles
• How to recognise and work within own limitations
• Health and safety at work
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Recognition and management of aggression, de-escalation and conflict resolution
• Reflection
• Safe and accurate record keeping
• Service user and carer involvement
Simulation
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Mandatory training
• Privacy and dignity
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Describe the legal and ethical aspects of nursing care in relation to safety, safeguarding and protection.
2.
Interpret, explain and demonstrate understanding of professional issues relevant to nursing associates.
3.
Reflect on awareness of their role in relation to other professions and service users.
4.
Discuss appropriate communication and team working skills required for effective inter-professional working in practice.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Written Assignment
Assessment Criteria
• The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.
• Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected. Consent should be obtained from individual service users for use of any of their personal health information.
• The expectation is that text base assessment tasks … For more content click the Read More button below.