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School:
School of Human and Health Sciences
Credit Rating:
15
Level (including FHEQ):
M (FHEQ Level 7)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2022-01-01
Module Leader:
Sheena Hiller
Version Number
2023.01
Learning Methods
Seminar
Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Professional Body Requirements
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Synopsis
This module involves exploring your development as a professional, examining your personal and professional attitudes and beliefs, as well as relating these to your future professional role as a learning disability nurse. You will gain an understanding about how you can develop as a learner and maintain your physical and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
A blended learning approach will be used where students complete learning activities, directed reading exercises and a variety of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) activities. Within this, a transformative learning approach will enable students to reflect on their attitudes and beliefs and be allowed to explore these concerning professional codes and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
a) Self as a professional• Professional identity and professional behaviour• Own and societal perceptions of people with learning disabilities• Promoting a positive culture of nursing and specifically learning disability nursing• Service user and carer involvement• Personal and professional values• Awareness of own response to challenging situations• Personal safety in personal … For more content click the Read More button below.
b) Self as a learner• Developing and managing resilience• Transition to University• Managing learning needs• Personal and professional development• Effective time management• Learning styles including digital pedagogies• Skills needed for effective essay writing• Understanding assessment and feedback• Digital literacy- Information Technology (IT) and social media skills• Reflective practice
c) Self as an educator• Introduction to the nurse’s role in educating others (people in their care, their families and other healthcare professionals)• Digital literacy – using technology to enhance others learning• Understanding assessment and feedback
d) Self as a team member• Introduction to other healthcare professionals involved• Preparation for working in a team in direct care.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Appreciate and critically discuss professional issues relating to working as an accountable learning disability nurse.
2.
Identify and critically apply the principles and importance of maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of themselves and others.
3.
Critically analyse the impact of their own values and beliefs on the people in their care.
4.
Reflect on and analyse their learning needs to facilitate the transition to further academic study and becoming a registrant.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Written Assignment
Assessment Criteria
The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®. 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.