Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
The aims of this module are to:- Introduce students to key concepts related to leadership and management and their application in health care settings. Enable students to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills in a clinical environment.
Intended Learning Outcomes
critically evaluate differences between leadership and management, and the challenges associated with each role: 1,2analyse and explore a range of leadership and management styles and evaluate their impact on workforce dynamics: 1,2demonstrate and justify effective leadership and management skills in working environments: 1synthesise and apply key concepts related to planning, innovation and creativity from given scenarios: 2analyse and evaluate approaches commonly used in conflict management: 1analyse and present data related to heath care economics: 2
40 Active Learning hours which includes: ~15 hours of lectures, ~13 hours of workshops/ seminars/ tutorials, ~2 hours of assessment preparation classes, and ~10 hours of directed self-study.110 hours of independent study, including ~80 hours of self-directed study, and ~30 hours of assessment preparation, including a group report
Description of Module Assessment
1: Reflective Analysis weighted 40% 1500 word ReflectionStudents will be required to submit a referenced critical reflection drawing on an experience during a clinical placement where effective leadership and management skills were required.
2: Group Report weighted 60%2500 word reportBusiness report: Students in their group (3-5 students in a group) will discuss and analyse the impact of leadership and management on workforces in the health care sector