Course description
Implementing Change in Practice
This module aims to examine the conceptual basis of quality improvement and implementation science, applying it to a specific area of practice within healthcare.You will have the opportunity to reflect on the necessary skills required for effective change in practice within healthcare.
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Entry requirements
- Successfulcompletion of the taught element of Transforming Services for Quality module (HCR3008)or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and understanding
- Ability to study at level 7
- Professional registration as a healthcare professional:
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Working in health and social care.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Credits: 15
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of quality improvement and implementation science theory
- Undertake an exploration of the challenges of implementing change within healthcare
- Explore, critique and present data and research evidence in a format that will persuade staff of the need for change
- Develop innovative and effective presentation skills to influence and support change.
Training Course Content
Indicative module content includes:
- Quality improvement theory
- Implementation science theory
- The human element of change
- Communication and presentation skills to influence change
- Utilising effective project management tools.
Course delivery details
For the 2022/23 curriculum, our CPD moduleswill be delivered usinghybrid learning. This means that depending on the subject and content of learning and teaching, modules will mainly be delivered via a combination of face to face and online delivery, as this has worked really well for our practice-based colleagues. A couple of modules will be delivered solely online, however for most modules face to face contact time and attendance at the university will be required.
Learning and teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- E-learning
- Self directed learning
- Reflection.