Clinical Practice Profile - Level 7

Description

The aim of this flexible work-based learning unit is to evidence knowledge and skills developed in clinical practice in accordance with a set of requirements/competencies set by the clinical area. The requirements/competencies must be assessed by a mentor in practice using an accepted framework previously reviewed by the University.

Students can take this unit up to three times provided the competencies are different on each occasion.

This unit can only be purchased as a full cohort of 15 spaces and requires 100% attendance. Course available on request only - ask for more details.

PreRequisites

Applicants must be working in clinical practice.

Normally students may enter Level 7 (Master's level) study if they have been awarded:

• Undergraduate degree (honours or non-honours)
• An equivalent qualification (the learning outcome of which are demonstrably appropriate in terms of knowledge, understanding and skills) equivalent to 120 credits at Level 6.

If you do not meet this criteria you are still able to apply for this unit but we may ask you to complete a study skills handbook to familiarise yourself with academic writing at degree level. The study skills handbook will be sent to you when we have received your application form.

Assessment

Students will submit a professional skills portfolio which demonstrates achievement of outcomes (3000 word equiv)

Learning Outcomes

Having completed this unit the student is expected to:

1. Consistently perform the requirements of the area as outlined in its competency framework

2. Critically discuss the need to demonstrate independence, autonomy and accountability when undertaking the requirements of the area as outlined in their competency framework

3. Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills when carrying out the requirements of their specific health/social care field

4. Critically evaluate their personal abilities, knowledge, skills and levels of professional competence, recognising when to act independently, interdependently or when to be dependent on the interventions of other team members. 

5. Use advanced skills to interpret positive and negative patient/client progress, pre-emption of potential complications and develop responses to changing situations.