Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing (Blended Learning) - HFN1203

Assessment 1: Practical skills assessment

 Formative assessment will include practice anatomy and physiology examinations and students will be given the opportunity to practice scenario based clinical assessments in simulation sessions. Student’s will build points for the completion of scenarios online which will be fed into a league table to encourage them to complete as many scenarios as they can. Students will receive feedback on their position in the table. Students will complete learning block quizzes with completion certificate.

Practical skills assessment

Assessment 2: In-Class Test

Online anatomy and physiology examination.

In-Class Test

Assessment 1: Practical Skills Assessment

15-minute simulated scenario-based examination.

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HFN1204 - Introduction to Mental Health Nursing (Blended Learning)

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Introduction to Child Nursing (Blended Learning)

HFN1202 - Introduction to Child Nursing (Blended Learning)

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 needs. You’ll learn about the principles of holistic assessment and management of well and sick people of all ages. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain an understanding of development through the lifespan by exploring the principles of anatomy and physiology, as well as be introduced to pharmacology and medicines administration.

NMC Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses (2018).

School of Human and Health Sciences

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Nursing

HFN1203 - Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing (Blended Learning)

Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing (Blended Learning)

Describe and differentiate anatomy and physiology across the lifespan.

Apply principles of a holistic assessment of physical, mental health and cognitive care needs to the individual in their care.

Identify how theoretical principles of health promotion and care delivery apply to people in the learning disability field.

Outline and explain caring approaches to safe and effective person-centred care in learning disability nursing.