PTY-10092 - Professionalism and Effective Communication (MSci/BScRES)
Coordinator: Richard Barnett Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 34421
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The Professionalism and Effective Communication module enables the student to understand the importance and implications of professionalism and gain knowledge of different communication strategies and their application.
Students will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge of their individual learning style and study skills suited to their individual style of learning to apply and utilise throughout the programme.
The module aims to prepare the student to work in diverse healthcare settings whilst also developing transferable skills (such as communication, professionalism, presentation techniques) that can be applied in a variety of healthcare settings and specialities.

Aims
To begin to explore the importance of communication in an individual's private and professional life.
To begin to develop the skill of reflection as part of their ongoing personal and professional development.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe the role of different health professionals: 1
demonstrate understanding of the importance of life-long learning: 1
demonstrate the ability to engage with reflective practice and process: 2
identify and describe the key components of effective communication and related theories: 1
demonstrate understanding and awareness of professionalism and it's implications in team working and feedback: 2

Study hours

40 tutor-led hours which includes:
15 hours lectures,
13 hours workshops, seminars, tutorials,
10 hours directed self-study;
2 hours of assessment preparation classes
110 hours of independent study including:
90 hours self-directed study;
20 hours of assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Presentation weighted 40%
Group Presentation on Communication and Professional Roles
15 minute group presentation on communication and professional roles (e.g., based on IPE1 experience with consideration for CPD). Students will also peer review their groups engagement and contribution (e.g., using webPA or a similar matrix)

2: Reflective Analysis weighted 60%
Reflection on Group Working Experience
750 word reflection on the students experience of their formative presentation focussing on group working and professionalism