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School:
School of Human and Health Sciences
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
F (FHEQ Level 4)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2025-09-01
Module Leader:
Laurette Tahmassian-Zarneh
Version Number
2025.01
Learning Methods
Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Seminar
Professional Body Requirements
Health and Care Professions Council
Society and College of Radiographers
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Royal College of Podiatry
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Synopsis
This module involves a multidisciplinary team-based learning approach, where you'll work with Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Speech and Language Therapy students. It will introduce you to the role of research and evidence-based practice exploring different research methodologies and the concept of ethics within healthcare research. You'll have the opportunity … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
This module will be taught through lectures, self-directed study as outlined by the online study guides, and seminars where students work through application exercises in small interprofessional groups to consolidate their learning. Students are expected to undertake significant independent study in order to prepare for seminars and develop their learning. … For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
Syllabus Transferable Skills• Study skills• Learning styles• Writing skills• IT skills• Literature searching and retrieval using different kinds of information databases• Portfolio development• Student Social Media and Communications Policy
Professionalism and Research• Professionalism and Boundaries• Communication, Confidentiality and Ethics• Reflection and Critical Thinking• Working with Service-Users and Carers• Research Governance … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
be able to explain how continuing professional development and lifelong learning informs their development.
2.
be able to identify and distinguish between different approaches to research including ethical considerations.
3.
be able to reflect on the development of own professional skills and study skills.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Quizzes / polls
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Portfolio
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 the VLE.