FdSc Assistant Practitioner: Health and Social Care

NORD1125
Concepts of Health & Wellbeing

The economic cost of ill health to western governments is currently unsustainable. Key conceptual thought surrounding paradigm shifts within societal constructs of health and wellbeing will be explored in relation to the processes of globalisation. The module will enable students to contextualise the aforementioned issues and build a systematic and in depth understanding of the concepts of health and wellbeing.

NORD1126
Vocational Competence in Health and Social Care Practice

This module will introduce the learner to the core employability skills required in contemporary health and social care settings. Essential personal and professional skills sets and attributes will be contextualised to ensure that learners understand the way in which continual personal and professional development is absolutely essential for high quality patient care and effective multidisciplinary team working.

PETR1099
Foundations of Health & Social Care Practice

This module provides a comprehensive examination of contemporary health and social care provision within the United Kingdom. Factors which influence policy making and policy implementation will be exposed from a critical perspective which takes into consideration the global, national and regional dynamics which affect the way in which health and social care policy is constructed.

PETR1100
Human Growth and Development

This module will provide an introduction to the physical and psychological theories related to human growth and development. At the heart of the module will be the study of the life stages and the impact which disease pathology as well as the socio-economic factors have on human growth and development.

NORD1105
The Patient Journey and the Care Process

This module identifies and promotes the principles of high quality, compassionate patient-centred care practice in relation to the patient journey. The recognition, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient journey will be considered in light of historical developments, policy implementation and most importantly the care process within a multi-disciplinary working environment.

NORD2107
Evidence Based Practice

The module will focus on developing the students understandinf of different approaches to research in order to explore the concept of evidence based practice. Through anaylisis and synthesis of research based findings, via both qualitative and quantitative data collection models, the module will delve into the subjects of research methodology, the notion of reliability, validity, authenticity and research ethics.

PETR1101
Understanding Practice

This module will introduce not only the multidimensional role of an assistant practitioner but will also consider in depth the multifaceted dynamics of practice. Generic as well as field specific elements of practice will be investigated to develop a range of healthcare skills and build an appreciation of how important an integrated, holistic and flexible approach to professional practice is in the 21st Century.

PETR2200
Clinical Competence and Patient Assessment

Short module descriptor - This module will enable students to understand the many factors associated with how illness and morbidity impact on the physiology and health of the human body. Understanding and gaining competency in how to observe, monitor, assess and record vital signs and respond effectively to the deteriorating patient by working within a multidisciplinary team will be at the heart of the module.

NORD2109
Leadership and Ethics in Practice

This module will develop knowledge of the legal and ethical frameworks underpinning and governing healthcare practice. It will establish the importance of effective leadership and individual responsibility for practice and reinforce the concepts of accountability and liability and encourage the development of informed judgement and professional competence.

NORD2110
Public Health and Health Promotion

This module will consider, evaluate and analyse the symbiotic relationship which exists between public health and health promotion especially in terms of healthcare practice as a whole, personal responsibility, the care closer to home strategy and the changing nature of regional, national and global health challenges.

NORD2111
Long Term Conditions

This module is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge and skills to implement effective evidence based care in the practice and management of long term conditions.

NORD2112
Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction

This module will provide knowledge and understanding in the aetiology of dementia and cognitive dysfunction. The associated physiological and psychological impacts of dementia and cognitive dysfunction upon health of the patient and their families will be investigated as well as providing the healthcare practitioner with an understanding and appreciation of the holistic caring approach to living well with dementia.

NORD2113
Practice Based Study

An opportunity for students to develop their practice, integrating analysis and application of knowledge within a variety of health and socail care practice environments. Students will build on competency based experience already gained in other modules and will direct their attention towards developing an area of future vocational interest.

NORD2114
Tissue Viability

This module will provide the learner with knowledge and understanding surrounding the importance of maintaining skin integrity. It will also enable the learner to build competence in the management of patients with acute, chronic and complex wounds and provide them with an appreciation as well as an in depth knowledge of the prevention and management of pressure damage as well as the facilitation of wound healing.

NORD2115
The Management of the Plus Size Patient

This module will enable students to become knowledgeable and analyticallyh aware of the many risks associated with the management of the plus size patient due to their weight, size, shape and impaired health and/or mobility.

NORD2116
Working in Multidisciplinary Environments

This module will explore the diverse and far reaching impact that multidisciplinary teams have on patient care and service delivery. With government policy aimed at addressing fragmentation in patient services and attempting to coordinate far reaching change towards an integrated model of care, the Assistant Practitioner will need to understand the multifaced nature of the multidisciplinary working environment.