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D24PP1 Professional Practice 1
(Last Updated:08 April 2013)

Year  12/13

Total Credits: 20

Level: Level 4

Target Students:  Registered health care professionals undertaking as part of CPD activity.

Taught Semesters:

SemesterAssessment
Full Year Assessed by end of Designated Period 

Prerequisites: None.

Corequisites:  None.

Summary of Content:  The course is designed to provide a work based learning opportunity, enabling the learner to critically evaluate health care and dietetic practice and to adopt a reflective and critical approach to their work. Module Web Links:
   
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    • Method and Frequency of Class:

    ActivityNumber Of WeeksNumber of sessionsDuration of a session
    Tutorial 22 weeks1 per week4 hours

    Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester

    Further Activity Details:
    2 x 4-hour study days (supervised by module convenor), 12 hours pre-course reading and 200 hours self-directed study.

    Method of Assessment: 

    Assessment TypeWeightRequirements
    Coursework 1 30 Work-based portfolio (2,000 - 3,000 words) 
    Coursework 2 30 Presentation (20 minutes) 
    Coursework 3 40 Portfolio containing satisfactory mapping of evidence to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes 1,2,3,4,5 and 6. (Approx 5-7 reflective pieces of approx. 200words) 

    Convenor: 
    Mrs A Avery

    Education Aims:  To strengthen and enhance knowledge base and understanding about professional practice through work based learning and to integrate theory and practice.

    Learning Outcomes:  Knowledge and Understanding - to learn of 1) how the learner identifies and justifies personal objectives, 2) the critical analysis of practice to develop self reflection, 3) appropriate critical evaluation about the development of current professional/management practice, 4) the appraisal of legal, ethical and professional issues involved in being a practitioner, 5) the critical appraisal of opportunities and limitations presented within the workplace environment. Intellectual Skills - the ability to 1) discuss the relevant current guidelines and treatment pathways recommended within the UK 2) examine the learners expectations of the relevant dietetic practice Practical/Professional Skills - the ability to 1) confidently and appropriately reflect on dietetic practice, demonstrate appropriate use of initiative and motivation Transferable/Key Skills - the ability to 1) communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form 2) critically evaluate current literature 3) work productively as an individual 4) manage time efficiently.

    Offering School:  Biosciences

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