Module Applied Professional Practice
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Location Distance Learning
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Duration Single module
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Mode of study Part-time
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Start date September 2012, 2013
Why study with us?
This module is aimed to prepare you for your imminent entry into membership of the profession of Physiotherapy at Masters level. To promote an appropriate level of personal and professional autonomy enabling you to respond effectively to the changing environment of health provision both within the public and private sectors.
Course Summary
Current government policy and how it affects the delivery of healthcare messages in both public and private sector. Theories of management styles, theories of change, organisational structures, the learning organisation and change. Dealing with stress at work, management and prioritisation of workloads. Core professional standards and the roles of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council, KSF’s. Legal issues related to practice, the expert witness etc. Development of Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) in preparation for employment. post. How to produce a business plan and market your skills
Modules
RPHP7107 Applied Professional Practice (20 credits at level 7)
Student Work
Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
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Critically analyse how organisational structure and current government policy influence health care delivery.
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Reflect critically the importance of quality as a concept in the delivery of Health and Social Services
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Critically evaluate how management theory influences approaches to team building, prioritisation, motivation, managing change and developing a business
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Critically debate the role of the professional and statutory organisations in the profession of Physiotherapy. Integrating and synthesising knowledge of medico-legal requirements, ethics and quality assurance issues in relation to professional practice.
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Formulate and defend their personal development plan for the immediate post qualification period using evidence from the NHS Knowledge Skills Frameworks (KSF) for requirements of level 5 and 6 posts.
Core Bibliography
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (2002) Rules of Professional Conduct 2nd edition CSP London
Department of Health Current White papers relevant to Physiotherapy Practice
Brechin A & Brown, H (2000) Critical practice in Health and Social Care. London, Sage/OU
Higgs J &Jones, M (2000) Clinical Reasoning in Health Care Professions Butterworth Heinmann
Davies C. Finlay, L & Bullman, A (eds) (2000) Changing Practice in Health and Social Care London Sage/OU
Dimond BC (1999) Legal Aspects of Physiotherapy. Blackwell Science. London.
Websites
Health Professions Council
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Department of Health
Entry requirements
Prior successful study at underpinning level
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Selection criteria
To be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice.
International applicants can find out more about entry requirements on our dedicated webpages.
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