PTY-10092 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

The Professionalism and Effective Communication module enables you to understand the importance and implications of professionalism and gain knowledge of different communication strategies and their application.
You will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge of your individual learning style and study skills suited to your individual style of learning to apply and utilise throughout the programme.
The module aims to prepare you 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

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

17 tutor-led hours which includes:
~12 hours lectures,
~2 hours workshops, seminars, tutorials,
~3 hours of assessment preparation classes
133 hours of independent study including:
~ 9 hours directed self-study,
~ 24 hours of self-directed assessment preparation.
~ 100 hours self-directed independent study.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment