SWK-20016 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

NONE

Barred Combinations

NONE

Description for 2024/25

This module will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice effectively with adults. The aim is also to enhance students' analytical skills in relation to adult social work, with a focus on the lived experience of individuals and families.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Analyse contemporary adult social policy, wider socio-political contexts and their relationship to practice and service delivery in social work with adults: 1
Analyse and apply legislative and legal frameworks which underpin social work practice with adults and consider these in the multi-agency context of social work: 1
Consider and analyse the tensions within adult social work, including those inherent in upholding the individual rights of service users and their families to autonomy and independence, whilst also assessing and managing risk and safeguarding: 1
Analyse the complexities of multi-agency and partnership working in adult services: 1
1
Demonstrate an understanding of risk assessment, risk taking and risk management in the context of professional decision-making and accountability:

Study hours

Scheduled Learning
Lectures/workshops 58 hours plus tutorials 2 Hours
smaller group work may be used to supplement whole group sessions, within the above hours (depending upon size of student group) to promote in depth discussion and deeper learning.
Independent Study: 240 hours
- Directed study 50 hours preparation for scheduled learning
- 100 hours Wider reading,
- 90 completion of assessment tasks.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment