Course Aims and Learning Outcomes
This section lists the expections for students studying this programme. These expectations are presented in terms of learning outcomes, statements defining specific abilities and skills which students will need to demonstrate to complete the course.
Course Aims
This Programme aims to:
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Develop practitioners who are able to work competently within the inter-professional team and promote patient centred care.
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Develop practitioners who can critically analyse and interpret a variety of data and information, synthesising this into a management plan reflecting the complex needs of the patient, their family and the care setting.
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Develop practitioners able to reflect and evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the care provided to an individual and their family, giving careful consideration to communication, legal, ethical and professional issues.
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Develop an individual able to act not only as a role model and educator but also as a practitioner able to initiate and manage practice development opportunities for themselves and others appropriate to the care setting.
Learning Outcomes
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A. Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the course graduates should be able to:
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Undertake a comprehensive assessment of the acutely ill patient and appropriately interpret findings in order to develop a suitable plan of care
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Identify the scope and limitations of their role, including critically analysing legal and ethical implications with respect to other members of staff, local and national policies and frameworks
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B. Mental or cognitive skills
By the end of the course graduates should be able to:
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the management plan for the patient, family and others involved
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Critically analyse and evaluate the culture of the specific clinical area and the wider institution in which they practice
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C. Subject Specific and Practical Skills
By the end of the course graduates should be able to:
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Communicate and document clearly and effectively
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Deliver an appropriate range of interventions based upon the situation for the patient
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D. Key Skills
Key Skills, also known as graduate key skills, transferable skills or general skills, comprise communication, information technology, problem solving, numeracy, working with others and improving own learning.
By the end of the course graduates should be able to:
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Act as a role model and educational resource
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Work as an autonomous practitioner within an inter-professional team that values patient centred care
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