Professional and Personal Development
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHRSF006 | Health Sciences | 0 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- PHRSF006
- School
- Health Sciences
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This course will consider learning theory and how learners learn. It will support students in developing academic writing, study and presentation skills. It will consider the Interpersonal skills, values, resilience and reflection required for professionalism in healthcare. The course will also consider the multi-faceted role of the healthcare professional within community organisations and how to support the multi-cultural and ethnically diverse healthcare.
Target Students
Level 0 foundation health sciencesstudents.
Assessment
- 100% Assignment: 2000 word essay
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To prepare learners for application and subsequent entry to Higher Education and degree level study. To examine how interpersonal and professional attributes support the development of the future healthcare professional.Learning Outcomes
Recognise how learners learn and develop academic study skills
Discuss the concept of professionalism in healthcare and reflect upon one's own learning journey
Describe healthcare that is individualised and responsive
Identify the need for interpersonal skills, values, resilience and reflection in healthcare
Develop reflective skills for personal development
Discuss the importance of effective communication skills