PTY-10059 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

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.

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

1
Recognise the roles 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: 1
Identify and describe the key components of effective communication and related theories:

Study hours

30 tutor led hours which may include lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials and two hours of assessment preparation classes etc.
120 hours of independent study.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment