PTY-30080 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

1. To enable the student to gain comprehension and understanding relating to the different properties of materials used in P&O
2. To facilitate students to understand the importance of accurate prescription in P&O practice
3. To develop and reflect upon their personal and professional behaviour and modify appropriately in light of their learning.
4. With the support of practice educators the student will develop P&O knowledge and skills in a relevant external setting to include exposure to observing, analysing and implementing both effective assessment strategies and evidence-based P&O interventions.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically reflect and compare aspects of terminology, effective communication and interactions with different manufacturing professionals (and where appropriate, service users and carers/ members of the inter-professional team): 1
Formulate and justify reasoning for P&O prescription for manufacturing purposes with a practice educator: 1
Handle and record (with guidance) information with due regard to professional and regulatory guidance/ requirements, placement base policies and legal and ethical requirements: 1
Using simple reasoning skills, differentiate between different materials used in P&O practice and justify their use in different service user situations.: 1
Demonstrate self management skills by beginning to manage own learning on placement; planning, organising and prioritising work/ placement activities: 1
Demonstrate comprehension, understanding and application of the HCPC Guidance on Conduct and Ethics for Students and BAPO Standards of Best Practice.: 1
Identify and document anonymised service user examples of innovation in P&O assessment / provision.: 1

Study hours

Total hours:
20 tutor-led hours which includes:
~2 hours lectures
~2 hours workshops, tutorials
2 hours of independent study including:
~ 2 hour of directed study, placement pre-reading
112 hours of placement learning
Students will be encouraged to undertake self-directed study throughout the placement.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment