The Work-based Study:Professional Issues in Healthcare Practice
About the course
- Learn: How to use report writing and presentation skills to demonstrate advanced knowledge of relevant theories and frameworks underpinning a particular aspect of professional practice.
- Course for: All health professionals undertaking work based projects who wish to develop their report writing and presentation skills.
- Credit/level: Upon successful completion of this course you will gain 30 credits and Level 7
How to apply
Apply for the Work-based Study:Professional Issues in Healthcare Practice course
Who should attend this course?
All health professionals undertaking work based projects who wish to develop their report writing and presentation skills.
Course content
This course is designed to enable students working in health care settings to demonstrate advanced knowledge of relevant theories and frameworks underpinning a particular aspect of professional practice and their application.
Work-based Study: Professional Issues Related to Healthcare Practice allows students to study a particular work related issue thereby facilitating the development of advanced knowledge and understanding of the topic. Formal sessions will address report writing and presentation skills.
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Assessment
Students will be supported in the selection of a focus for the module, the structuring and management of a report and the development of skills required to write and present a concise, comprehensive analytical report on the selected professional practice issue.
Teaching methods
Where is the module taught and by whom?
This module is a distance learning module which only requires online attendance. This module will be taught by the module leader, Ken Spearpoint.
Computer Equipment Requirement
Delivery of the module incorporates blended learning which aims to combine e-learning activities with campus based learning. You need to have access to a suitable personal computer and a good reliable Internet connection (broadband recommended). Most modern PCs or Macs (less than 3 years old) should be suitable. If you have any queries or need any additional support with IT skills, the School employs an e-learning technologist who will be pleased to help and advise you.
Course fees
Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (15 credits)
This course is priced as a classroom based course.
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Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals. If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.