BSc (Hons) Collaborative Health and Social Care

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*SCQF is the Scottish credit and qualification framework, which is a national system for Scotland used to compare and understand qualifications from school, college, university, and work.

SCQF* Level 8
Module 1

Evidence Based Practice and Research

Pathway:

Core

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 20
Tutorial: 10
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 6
Personal: 6

Module Summary

Evidence based practice is key to the provision of high-quality, person centred health and social care services that meet the needs of people who use such services (Scottish Government, 2017). To develop an evidence informed health and social care workforce this module will introduce students to the concept of evidence and its importance in health and social care.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Discuss the term evidence-based practice, types of evidence and the importance of evidence-based practice in health and social care.

L2. Recognise relevant research and appraise its usefulness to health and social care questions.

L3. Present accurate and comprehensive information about evidence and research related to health and social care

Year 2

SCQF* Level 8
Module 2

Next Steps: Collaborative Health/Social Care

Pathway:

Core

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 15
Tutorial: 15
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 6
Personal: 6

Module Summary

This module explores the background to the development of integrating health and social care services in relation to associated political, social and economic determinants. Aspects of effective health and social care provision which focusses on preventative, anticipatory care that improves the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities will be explored.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Demonstrate an understanding of effective integrated health and social care provision which focusses on preventative, anticipatory care that improves the health and well- being of individuals, families and communities.

L2. Critically evaluate the concept and value base of an integrated, person-centred service.

L3. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential key elements required for the development and delivery of safe, effective and efficient collaborative person-centred health and social care services.

SCQF* Level 8
Module 3

Person Centredness

Pathway:

Core

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 10
Tutorial: 16
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 10
Personal: 6

Module Summary

This exploratory module offers opportunities for students to discover a variety of aspects associated with person-centredness, and to demonstrate and promote a strengths-based approach, one which values individuality and autonomy. Throughout the module, students are encouraged to reflect on and critically analyse their own personal values and beliefs, and how these can influence their personal and professional roles.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Explore how knowing the ‘self’ can influence a person-centred approach to care/services.

L2. Effectively demonstrate how values and beliefs can impact upon the delivery of person centred care / services

L3. Demonstrate a range of effective communication methods to promote the delivery of person-centred care / services.

L4. Demonstrate an understanding of why a biopsychosocial approach is important in the provision of person-centred care / services.

SCQF* Level 8
Module 4

Assessing, Enabling and Empowering

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 20
Tutorial: 10
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 6
Personal: 6

Module Summary

This is an exploratory module that adopts a scenario-based learning approach. As part of the module, a variety of health and social care scenarios from a diverse range of services are explored where students hypothetically adopt a role within these scenarios to explore the role of the integrated health and social care teams approach to assist the person using services to develop personal outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Understand the importance of ensuring the person is at the centre of the support provided by being able to adopt a personal outcomes approach to support people who require services.

L2. Use appropriate evidence-based solutions to support their decision-making to keep people who require services safe and supported.

L3. Explore the concepts of partnership working and multi-agency working, enablement and empowerment for self-management.

SCQF* Level 8
Module 5

Dimensions of Health and Social Equality

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 20
Tutorial: 10
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 6
Personal: 6

Module Summary

Current challenges in global health are complex. In a world of ever-increasing change, the challenges require multifaceted interagency co-operation and solutions that involve governments, non-profit agencies, private companies, and foundations. This is an exploratory module that will introduce students to concepts in Health and Social Care that underpin global health.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Demonstrate their understanding of the concept of global health and have an awareness of the nature and scale of health and social inequalities across the UK.

L2. Explain the nature and distribution of key global, national, and local public health issues.

L3. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of social, environmental, and cultural factors on health and social care inequalities.

L4. Examine a range of health and social inequalities and explore the societal actions used both nationally and locally to address them.

SCQF* Level 8
Module 6

The Psychology of Health and Wellbeing

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 20
Tutorial: 10
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 6
Personal: 6

Module Summary

This module provides a general introduction and basic underpinning of the key concepts and major theories employed within the field of psychology, health and wellbeing. This module will firstly introduce students to the core theories and major paradigms in psychology and then guide students in applying these models to health, illness and disease.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Apply key concepts and core theories in psychology to real-world issues in health and social care.

L2. Consider the role that psychology plays in health promotion and illness prevention.

L3. Understand the evidential basis for explanations of physical and mental health and wellbeing.

SCQF* Level 9
Module 1

Critical Research Appraisal

Pathway:

Core

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 20
Tutorial: 10
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 6
Personal: 6

Module Summary

Having the ability to critically review research evidence to determine its credibility and provenance is a core graduate attribute. In addition, health and social care professionals regardless of their geographical location or place of employment are required to provide person-centred, culturally sensitive, evidence based care.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Evaluate the main research methods and designs relevant to the wider health and social care and public services research contexts.

L2. Critically reflect on the use of online database searching strategies and the implications of the quality and quantity of research retrieved on the specific area of enquiry.

L3. Critically appraise published research studies with particular reference to their methodological strengths and limitations and their influence on the evidence base.

Year 3

SCQF* Level 9
Module 2

Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 12
Tutorial: 24
Independent: 92
Asynchronous: 60
Personal: 12

Module Summary

This module aims to encourage critical appraisal of existing evidence including strategies and policies for contemporary health and social care provision, from both a national and international perspective. This module will allow students to explore, discuss and debate contemporary subject areas taking an integrated approach to the included topics and consider the implications of this provision across the sector while also informing their own practices.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the contemporary health and social care issues that affect the population nationally and internationally.

L2. Critically appraise key concepts, relevant to contemporary issues within health and social care, in relation to the current evidence base.

L3. Critically evaluate current strategies and policies relevant to contemporary issues within health and social care.

L4. Demonstrate an integrated understanding of how contemporary issues will inform the student’s practice within their chosen field in health and social care.

SCQF* Level 9
Module 3

An Introduction to Palliative Care

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 20
Tutorial: 10
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 6
Personal: 6

Module Summary

Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and that of their families who are facing challenges associated with life-threatening illness, whether physical, psychological, social or spiritual. The quality of life of caregivers improves as well” (World Health Organisation, 2020).

Learning Outcomes

L1. Apply the key principles and theories of a palliative care approach to the whole person support of people with advanced life limiting illness and their family.

L2. Evaluate the challenges in providing effective and efficient palliative care from international, national and local perspectives.

L3. Determine and evaluate the biopsychosocial factors that are experienced by the person with advanced illness and their family and how these influence the delivery of a multi- agency/multi-professional approach to whole person palliative care.

SCQF* Level 9
Module 4

Living Well with Dementia

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 20
Tutorial: 10
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 6
Personal: 6

Module Summary

This module aims to equip health and social care professionals with the essential knowledge and understanding required to provide optimal evidence-based care and support to people with dementia and their families and friends (significant others). The module begins by exploring our current understanding of dementia, an umbrella term for a cluster of progressive conditions that affect the brain.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Discuss in depth our current understanding of dementia and how this illness challenges society, individuals and service providers.

L2. Critically analyse and evaluate best practice in the diagnosis, care and support of people with dementia and their significant others

L3. Apply theoretical learning to professional practice to deliberate how evidence based care and support can improve the care provided to people with dementia and their significant others.

SCQF* Level 9
Module 5

Supporting People Facing Loss

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 20
Tutorial: 10
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 6
Personal: 6

Module Summary

This module is aimed at professionals who support people facing non-bereavement and bereavement losses in a way that meets their needs. The module provides prospective graduates with an in-depth knowledge of loss and grief theories and develops cultural awareness of the impact of loss on a range of people.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Deliberate and evaluate the main theories of loss, grief and bereavement and the recognised risk factors that impact on individual and societal responses to loss.

L2. Appraise the impact of normal and complicated grief responses within individuals and specific groups of society.

L3. Evaluate the role of the caring professional, counsellor and other helpers in providing bereavement support to individuals and groups.

SCQF* Level 9
Module 6

Therapeutic Communication

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 24
Tutorial: 10
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 2
Personal: 6

Module Summary

The ability to communicate effectively across a range of settings is a core work-ready graduate attribute of UWS. This is also a core competency for professionals working across health and social care regardless of their geographical location. The importance of effective communication within health and social care practice will be appraised.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Explore the importance of effective communication skills and the capacity required by the practitioner to offer a suitable intervention as a problem solving approach in care.

L2. Discuss the potential that various therapeutic helping models and frameworks have in supporting holistic care.

L3. Critically evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic interventions as an enabling process.

SCQF* Level 10
Module 1

The Honours Dissertation

Pathway:

Core

40 Credits

20 ECTS Credits

400 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 400
Lecture: 6
Tutorial: 12
Independent:
Asynchronous: 24
Personal: 12

Module Summary

In the Honours Dissertation module, students undertake an independent piece of literature research on a topic that interests them and is relevant to their programme of study. This literature research project provides students with the opportunity to develop and enhance a range of skills such as independent research, critical evaluation and review and the ability to write an extended piece of work.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Identify an area of research relevant to Professional Health Studies/ Integrated Health and Social care/ Nursing Studies/Nursing and draw up a systematic plan for investigating this area. Consideration should be given to how research addresses the UN SDGs.

L2. Critically evaluate and apply appropriate national and international theoretical frameworks and perspectives.

L3. Demonstrate capacity for independent initiative and problem solving.

L4. Organise and present research findings through a structure of sustained and critical argument in the form of a well-structured final dissertation.

L5. Critically discuss and reflect on the design and process of conducting a structured literature review.

Year 4

SCQF* Level 10
Module 2

Effective Teaching in Practice

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 28
Tutorial: 6
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 2
Personal: 6

Module Summary

Learning Outcomes

L1. Examine theoretical perspectives which underpin the processes of teaching and learning.

L2. Critically appraise the application of educational theories and principles that relate to a relevant aspect of professional practice.

L3. Critically discuss national and international issues affecting the processes of teaching and learning in healthcare and social care practice.

SCQF* Level 10
Module 3

Improving Population Health

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 20
Tutorial: 10
Independent: 158
Asynchronous: 6
Personal: 6

Module Summary

Significant improvements in UK and European health status in terms of the major diseases of cancer, heart disease and stroke have occured, although these improvement have not been experienced by everyone. Unacceptable inequalities in health still exist across societal groups and in developing countries challenges in improving population health often remain unaddressed.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Critically examine the range of theories underpinning contemporary public health practice from across the world.

L2. Analyse and evaluate the wider determinants of health and international, national and local policy developments to improve health status.

L3. Critically appraise and demonstrate the skills and theoretical

L4. Critically analyse a range of relevant literature in effectively supporting a strategy aimed at improving or promoting health as well as evaluating its effectiveness.

SCQF* Level 10
Module 4

Leadership in Health and Social Care

Pathway:

Optional

20 Credits

10 ECTS Credits

200 Hours of study

Study Hours

Total: 200
Lecture: 24
Tutorial: 12
Independent: 158
Asynchronous:
Personal: 6

Module Summary

The delivery of successful health and social care services relies on effective leadership. This module is designed for all health and social care professionals who would like to learn more about leadership in health and social care. The module considers various leadership styles and theories including transactional & transformational leadership.

Learning Outcomes

L1. Critically appraise theories of leadership and the core values and principles underpinning good leadership.

L2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories of teams and team working in health and social care.

L3. Critically discuss the professional and moral issues that may arise from working in multi-disciplinary teams.