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School:
School of Human and Health Sciences
Credit Rating:
40
Level (including FHEQ):
F (FHEQ Level 4)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2021-09-01
Module Leader:
Sheena Hiller
Version Number
2024.02
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical Classes and Demonstrations
Seminar
Guided Independent Study
Professional Body Requirements
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Synopsis
This module provides the opportunity for you to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills to provide effective person centred care specifically for people with a learning disability, as well as people of all ages from conception to end of life, with a range of physical, mental health and cognitive care… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
The module will utilise a range of guided independent study activities, comprising asynchronous materials to support online lectures and seminars and on campus simulation sessions. Within this, a transformative learning approach will enable students to reflect on their knowledge and skills and apply those to the care of adults requiring… For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
Being an accountable profession • Recognising and encompassing cultural diversity • Values, power, and anti-discriminatory practice • Appropriate therapeutic engagement • Person centred care • Legal and ethical frameworks to support safe and effective practice • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for care delivery in learning disability nursing • Procedural… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Describe and differentiate anatomy and physiology across the lifespan.
2.
Outline and explain caring approaches to safe and effective person-centred care in learning disability nursing.
3.
Apply principles of a holistic assessment of physical, mental health and cognitive care needs to the individual in their care.
4.
Identify how theoretical principles of health promotion and care delivery apply to people in the learning disability field.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Practical skills assessment
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Practical Skills Assessment
Assessment 2: In-Class Test
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… For more content click the Read More button below.