Professional Practice 1
| Module title | Professional Practice 1 |
|---|---|
| Module code | RAD1002DA |
| Academic year | 2020/1 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Dr Sue Hopkins (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | Please see note below |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 36 |
|---|
Module description
Please note that Degree Apprenticeship programmes have variable start dates and modules are taught across the full year.
This module introduces the principles of sociology, psychology, evidence-based practice and research methodologies that underpin contemporary patient and client care. By utilising an evidence based approach, you will gain basic problem solving and reasoning skills, laying the foundations for critical, reflective and holistic practice.
The module commences with an attendance block at the University of Exeter with an emphasis on face-to-face learning. The module then runs over a 12 month period with two further block attendances across year for further face-to-face learning. In the non-block weeks there will be protected ‘off the job’ learning (one day (7.5 hours) per week) supported by e-learning materials provided by the academic team. The full calendar of activities and assessment will be made available via the handbook. Annual leave may be booked in accordance with the requirements laid out in the handbook.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of this module is to lay the foundations of critical thinking so that you become an informed, evidence-based and compassionate practitioner.
By developing skills and understanding in order to critically evaluate research literature relating to patient care, health and medical imaging you will begin to understand the importance of becoming an evidence-based practitioner. The role of the radiographer is to ensure the best standard of patient care; you will gain an understanding of the importance of professional conduct, personal and inter-personal skills by gaining insight into aspects of sociology and psychology as they relate to healthcare and medical imaging. During this module you will also develop communication skills, academic writing skills, and appropriate IT and statistical analysis skills.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Describe the concept of evidence based practice (EBP) and the processes involved in EBP
- 2. Explain the need to monitor and evaluate the quality of practice
- 3. Explain the concept of and need for reflective practice, continuing professional development and life-long learning
- 4. Describe key psychological and sociological concepts relating to healthcare
- 5. Describe legal, ethical and professional principles relating to practice
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with medical imaging, and an ability to present, evaluate, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data within the context of professional radiography practice.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Manage time and, with guidance, prioritise workloads
- 8. Demonstrate knowledge of effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills including active listening skills, challenging others and impact of self upon others
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
Concept of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and the steps involved in EBP;
Range of different approaches that underpin research in EBP;
Research paradigms, designs, sampling methods and data collection tools;
Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
Critical appraisal of published literature employing qualitative and quantitative research methods;
Issues of reliability, validity and rigour in research;
Role of ethics and statistics in human health research
Application of research to professional health care practice
QUALITY OF PRACTICE
Need to monitor and evaluate the quality of practice
Value of contributing data for quality assurance and EBP
Value of research in relation to the critical evaluation of practice
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING
Concept of and need for reflective practice
Reflective cycle models
Concept of and need for continuing professional development
Need to maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge and need for life-long learning
Learning theory, cognition, individual differences, nature and nurture, emotion and motivation.
PYSCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS RELATING TO HEALTHCARE
Psychology
Team working, group dynamics and influences upon individual behaviour
Prejudice and stigma including health stigma
Basic concepts in mental health.
Health psychology including stress and concordance.
Relationship of psychological states to health and altered function.
Self-awareness, self-care and resilience
Sociology
Social inequalities and their impact upon health.
Health inequalities.
Equality and diversity, inclusivity within healthcare
LEGAL, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPLES RELATING TO HEALTHCARE
Confidentiality, autonomy and patient rights
Privacy and dignity
Equality and values
Informed consent, and processes for when consent cannot be obtained
Professionalism – implications for self (personal and professional conduct)
Professionalism – implications for self (maintaining health)
Professionalism and the role of the Health Care Professions Council
Professionalism – equitable care including situations of personal incompatibility
Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
Society and College of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC
Appropriate sources of information, including research papers, to develop own knowledge
Professional literature and how to cite it correctly
IT Skills - Manipulation, interpretation and presentation of data using computer packages such as Excel spreadsheets.
Searching for information- Search and retrieval of electronic journals (workshop)
Demonstrate basic problem solving skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills including listening skills
Contribution to group discussions, challenge other’s views and knowledge in a constructive manner
Reflection upon impact of self upon others
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | 29 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 9 | 9 x 1 hour lectures |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 9 | 3 x 3 practical sessions/seminars |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 40 | 49 x 1 hour e-learning resources |
| Guided independent study | 29 | Directed reading, private study and revision |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical appraisal of one section of a journal article | 150 words | 1-3, 6-7 | Written |
| Contribution to seminars and workshops | 6, 8 | Oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | 0 | 20 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical appraisal of published research article | 40 | 1600 words | 1-3, 6-7 | Written |
| Coursework | 40 | 1600 words | 4-7 | Written |
| Oral presentation (individual) | 20 | 20 minutes | 4, 5, 8 | Written |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical appraisal of published research article (40%) | Critical appraisal of published research article (1600 words) | 1-3, 6-7 | 6 weeks after exam board (January / February reassessment week) |
| Coursework (40%) | Coursework (1600 words) | 4-7 | 6 weeks after exam board (January / February reassessment week) |
| Oral presentation (individual) (20%) | Oral presentation (individual) | 4, 5, 8 | 6 weeks after exam board (January / February reassessment week) |
Re-assessment notes
This programme runs to a non-standard timetable. Assessment weeks and Assessment, Progression & Awarding Committees (APACs) for both initial and deferred assessments are held as per the programme’s published timetable.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Gross R, Kinnison N, (2007), Psychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals, Hodder Arnold ISBN 978-14441-16755 (UL: 150 GRO) electronic version also available
Polgar S. and Thomas S.A. (2013), Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences (6th edition), Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 978-0702041945
Ramlaul, A. (2014), Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research: Skills and Strategies, Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 9780702048289 electronic version also available
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- Standards of conduct performance and ethics https://www.hcpc-uk.org
- Code of Professional Conduct, College of Radiographers (2013), Society and College of Radiographers, https://www.sor.org/
- Principles for continuing professional development and lifelong learning in health and social care, Society and College of Radiographers, https://www.sor.org/
- Obtaining consent: a clinical guideline for the diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy workforce, Society and College of Radiographers, https://www.sor.org/
- Guidance on mental capacity decisions in diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy, Society and College of Radiographers https://www.sor.org/
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Heatlh Services, Bowling A. (2014), Open University Press e-version
- Evidence Based Practice Manual for Nurses , Craig J.V. and Smyth R.L. (2012), Churchill Livingstone, ISBNA 0-443-07064-4 e-version
- Patient Care in Radiography, Ehrlich R.A. and Daly J.A. (2009), (7th edition), Mosby, ISBNA 0-323-05178-2 (UL:616.07572 EHR)
- Becoming a Reflective Practitioner, Johns C. (2017), Blackwell, ISBNA 1-4051-1833-4 (UL:WY 24 JOH )
- Health Psychology, Biopyschosocial interactions, Sarafino E.P. (2014), Wiley, ISBNA 978-1118425206 (UL:616.08 SAR )
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | RAD1003DA, RAD1004DA |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 06/06/2019 |
| Last revision date | 02/12/2020 |
